Titomic Teams Up with Northrop Grumman in Breakthrough Defense Manufacturing Push

Key Highlights:

• Titomic partners with U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman to co-develop next-gen pressure vessels
• Cold spray additive manufacturing aims to slash production timelines and boost strength
• The strategic move expands Titomic’s U.S. footprint amid growing demand for defense tech
  
   

In a decisive step that could redefine how critical defense components are built, Australian metal 3D printing company Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) has announced a landmark collaboration with Northrop Grumman, a titan in the aerospace and defense industry. The partnership will focus on developing and manufacturing advanced pressure vessels using Titomic’s patented cold spray additive manufacturing (Cold Spray AM) technology.

The market responded favorably, with shares of Titomic jumping 9.76% to $0.225 on the ASX, capping off a stellar 257% return over the past year.

At the heart of this collaboration is Titomic’s Kinetic Fusion process—an innovative cold spray technique that eliminates the high-heat procedures typical in traditional metal fabrication. This technology not only reduces material waste and lead times, but also enables the production of lightweight, high-strength components tailored for mission-critical applications in aerospace and defense.

“This is a strategic leap forward,” said Titomic CEO Jim Simpson. “By joining forces with Northrop Grumman, we’re unlocking a new era of manufacturing resilience for defense supply chains.”

The initial phase of the partnership involves a concept development study with part production to test and validate the technology. If successful, it could pave the way for broader deployment across defense platforms, potentially opening access to a multi-billion-dollar global pressure vessel market.

Targeting U.S. Supply Chain Gaps

Beyond the immediate technical advantages, the collaboration is also about geopolitics and manufacturing sovereignty. With global supply chains under strain, particularly in defense sectors, Titomic’s ability to produce locally in the United States positions it favorably to support domestic procurement strategies—particularly in the wake of U.S. efforts to de-risk from international dependencies.

Dr. Neil Matthews, Technical Fellow at Titomic, emphasized, “Our cold spray technology redefines what’s possible. By minimizing heat-induced stress and allowing for rapid deposition, we’re addressing both performance and production hurdles that legacy processes struggle with.”

Broader Implications for Additive Manufacturing

Titomic’s momentum is part of a broader shift toward advanced manufacturing in defense and aerospace, where innovation in materials science and digital design are converging to offer faster, cheaper, and more adaptable production models.

With the global additive manufacturing market projected to exceed USD $70 billion by 2030, Titomic’s high-profile collaboration gives it a valuable foothold in one of the most lucrative and strategically important corners of the industry.