On August 19, 2026, Norsk Titanium (Norway), a global leader in structural titanium additive manufacturing, released its H1 2026 results: revenue of $2.9 million, up 38% year-over-year, with narrowed losses. Key business milestones: the first RPD® (Rapid Plasma Deposition) system has been deployed to Airbus' Varel facility in Germany (commissioning planned for Q3); secured Northrop Grumman's first volume production contract; awarded a $4.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for submarine additive applications; and partnered with Hittech to expand RPD into the semiconductor sector (expected to contribute approximately $2.8 million in revenue in 2027). The company noted that rising aerospace and defense demand, coupled with constrained supply of qualified titanium materials, highlights the value of RPD-produced titanium structural components. Value for powder buyers: ① The RPD route primarily uses titanium wire as feedstock, creating a differentiated competitive approach versus powder-bed processes, with total titanium demand (powder + wire) expanding in tandem; ② Consecutive contracts from Airbus, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. DoD validate DED structural part qualification for series production, strengthening certainty in aerospace titanium demand; ③ The industry assessment of limited qualified titanium supply suggests enhanced pricing power for high-end titanium powder/wire suppliers—buyers should prioritize channels with robust raw material security.