Metal Powder Works Achieves Milestone with CP Titanium Powder
Metal Powder Works Limited (ASX: MPW) (“the Company or "MPW"), a leading developer of advanced metal powder production technology, today announced a significant milestone in the qualification of its commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) powder for cold spray applications.
MPW’s CP-Ti powder has been independently validated by a US aerospace-qualified partner HAMR Industries LLC (“HAMR”) against the same handbook used by global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. HAMR Industries, an existing MPW Powder Production Partner has successfully validated that MPW's CP-Ti powder delivers performance characteristics consistent with established industry handbook values when deployed through cold spray technology. This achievement represents a critical validation of the powder's technical specifications and commercial viability for advanced manufacturing applications.
The team met the strength requirements as published in MMPDS (Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization). MMPDS is the primary source of statistically-based design allowable properties for metallic materials and fasteners used in many different commercial and military aerospace applications around the world. Achieving these strength values confirms that MPW’s CP-Ti powder performs on par with, or better than, conventional wrought titanium, and matches the performance of powders produced using legacy methods, at a fraction of the cost.
This validation distinguishes MPW’s titanium powder from alternatives produced using legacy atomization techniques. While many powders can be suitable for general additive or spray applications, few have been independently confirmed to achieve handbook mechanical property values equivalent to wrought titanium. MPW’s process not only meets these demanding aerospace standards but does so with a cost-efficient, scalable technology offering a unique combination of performance, repeatability, and commercial viability that sets it apart in the titanium powder market.
“This achievement validates our ongoing mission,” said MPW Managing Director John Barnes. “We are proving that our consistent powder production technology delivers not just more cost-effective powders, but also high-performance materials that meet the most demanding industry standards.”
This achievement represents a significant opportunity to enter another key segment of the CP-Ti powder market, which in 2024 was valued at approximately USD 847 million. MPW has identified this market as a strategic priority due to constrained supply conditions and robust demand across multiple high-value industries that require materials with exceptional lightweight strength, superior corrosion resistance, and proven biocompatibility.
Key Market Applications
Aerospace & Defence Critical applications include airframe components, precision fasteners, and advanced component repair through cold spray technology, where material reliability and weight reduction are paramount.
Medical & Dental Essential for biomedical implants, precision surgical instruments, and specialized dental devices that demand both biocompatibility and mechanical performance in challenging biological environments.
Energy & Chemical Processing Utilized in demanding applications such as specialized valves, process piping systems, and heat exchangers where resistance to aggressive chemicals and high-temperature performance are critical.
Marine & Offshore Provides long-term durability for components exposed to harsh seawater environments, where conventional materials would fail due to corrosion over extended service periods.
Additive Manufacturing & Repair Enables near-net shape production capabilities and advanced surface restoration techniques, supporting both new manufacturing processes and equipment lifecycle extension.
This validation confirms that MPW's CP-Ti powder meets the stringent requirements for additive manufacturing standards, reinforcing the Company's commitment to advancing its partnership with HAMR Industries.
Beyond cold spray applications, MPW is actively engaging with customers across traditional CP-Ti market segments, where initial testing has yielded comparable performance results. These customer qualification programs are progressing well, and MPW anticipates providing additional updates as these partnerships mature.
HAMR Industries CEO Michael Schmitt had this to say, “The MPW CP Ti worked extremely well in our system; there were no flowability issues, and we achieved a very high deposition efficiency using air as our process gas. We are awaiting mechanical test results, but the microstructure appeared comparable to those of other CP Ti materials that we have processed.”