Titomic Secures Early Manufacturing Development Contract with Leading Defense Prime
Rhea-AI Summary
Titomic (OTC:TITMF) secured an Early Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract with a leading defense prime to support production of next‑generation defense articles.
The initial EMD is valued at USD 1,700,000 (AUD 2,550,000), will be performed at Titomic's Huntsville facility, and is expected to be fulfilled by mid‑2026. The program will validate Titomic's cold‑spray additive manufacturing approach to accelerate production, improve supply‑chain resilience, and produce high‑strength, near‑net‑shape metal parts with reduced waste.
The engagement positions Titomic as a strategic supplier for defense modernization and emphasizes manufacturing pathway development to address long‑standing production delays and capacity constraints.
Positive
- Contract value of USD 1,700,000
- Manufacturing to occur at Titomic's Huntsville facility
- Fulfillment timeline expected by mid‑2026
- Technology: cold‑spray additive manufacturing for near‑net‑shape metal parts
- Objective: improve supply‑chain resilience and accelerate production
Negative
- EMD funding is limited to USD 1,700,000
- Work is not expected to be completed until mid‑2026
Under the EMD contract, Titomic will work closely with the defense partner to develop manufacturing pathways that address long-standing production delays and capacity constraints across the defense industrial base. The effort leverages Titomic's proprietary cold-spray additive manufacturing systems, known for their ability to rapidly build high-strength, near-net-shape metal parts with minimal waste. By compressing development timelines and enabling scalable production, Titomic's technology is positioned to help defense programs transition quickly from concept to readiness then to serial production.
This new engagement reinforces Titomic's growing role as a strategic supplier supporting defense modernization initiatives. Around the world, defense organizations and armed forces are seeking new approaches to overcome slow manufacturing cycles, fragile supply chains, and increasing demand for complex metal components. Titomic's capabilities offer higher throughput, enhanced material performance, and the flexibility to produce parts that are difficult, time-consuming and/or costly to manufacture through traditional methods.
"Securing this Early Manufacturing Development contract marks another important milestone for Titomic as we continue to expand our impact throughout the defense sector," said Dr. Patti Dare, President of Titomic,
This announcement has been authorized for release by Titomic's Board of Directors.