TiPOW

Titanium Powder for Net-shape Component Manufacture

TiPOW is an initiative by a consortium of leading UK companies proposing to define the requirements and develop the processing techniques to provide high quality Titanium powder; enabling the production of aerospace components via 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM).

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AM is a revolutionary manufacturing technology with the potential to enable the production of highly complex lightweight aircraft and aero-engine parts using advanced production systems that in some cases print parts layer by layer from metal powders.

The advanced components produced by AM can be up to 50% lighter than conventional components; constructed using completely new and novel designs, resulting in substantial weight reduction and increased efficiency & performance.

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Project Collaborators

GKN, global Tier 1 supplier for the Aerospace and Automotive industries has partnered with Metalysis, PSI and the University of Leeds for this project; each bringing a wealth of experience and background managing technology collaborations.

Alloyed
GKN Aerospace
Metalysis
Uniersity of Leeds
Innovate

Projects & Collaborations

COLDMELT

Continuous melting and atomisation of titanium alloys for near-net-shape AM processes for the aerospace industry via cold-crucible technology. In collaboration with BAE, Proxima and University of Greenwich with support from Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace.

DEMAND-REPAIR

Exploration of novel advanced technologies and innovative titanium powders to repair next-gen aero-engine components in the field. Development of atomised titanium alloy powders with microstructures beneficial for HVAF and cold spray processes.

ALUMOTOR

UK-Alumotor is a transformative programme that will build a UK supply chain to deliver a high performance, e-machine at a reduced cost and volume in order to drive the electric revolution. This magnet free technology project is driven by RICARDO and Innovate UK.

PURECURE

Innovation project aiming to develop a UK-based manufacturing supply chain for waster copper and converting it into high purity 99.99% copper powder feedstock for high value applications, such as civil nuclear and fusion energy components.