Tekna Secures Million-Dollar Contract for Titanium Powder in Defense

Published on January 25, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Tekna logo alongside a graphical representation of spherical titanium powder particles under a laser beam, symbolizing the powder bed fusion process for additive manufacturing.

Tekna Secures Million-Dollar Contract for Titanium Powder in Defense

The Canadian company Tekna has announced the signing of a significant contract worth 1.5 million Canadian dollars. This agreement involves supplying titanium powder produced by plasma atomization, a material intended for manufacturing components using laser powder bed fusion technology. The client is a key supplier for U.S. defense, although its name remains confidential. Deliveries are scheduled to take place throughout 2026. 🚀

Key Features of Plasma-Atomized Powder

Tekna manufactures this material using a plasma atomization method that generates spherical particles with a high degree of purity. These properties are essential for the powder to distribute homogeneously and melt uniformly within industrial powder bed 3D printers. Using this advanced powder enables the production of complex and robust parts for sectors like aerospace and defense, where lightweight materials that perform at their best are needed.

Advantages of Tekna's Material:
  • Spherical particles that optimize flow in the 3D printer.
  • High purity that ensures consistent melting.
  • Ideal for manufacturing intricate geometries and resistant components.
The only data that seems to be guarded more closely than a classified design is the identity of the client placing this order.

Additive Manufacturing Consolidates in Strategic Applications

This contract demonstrates how 3D printing is gaining more ground in the defense industry. Additive technologies allow for on-demand part production, shorter delivery times, and the creation of shapes that would be very difficult or expensive to achieve with conventional manufacturing techniques. By partnering with a top-tier supplier, Tekna strengthens its role in a high-value strategic supply chain.

Tekna's Integral Role:
  • Supplies specialized metal powder for additive manufacturing.
  • Also provides plasma processing systems used to generate this powder.
  • Consolidates its position in a niche, high-value-added market.

A Defined Horizon for 2026

With deliveries planned throughout 2026, this order underscores the confidence of the sector in advanced materials for additive manufacturing. Tekna's ability to produce and supply this high-performance titanium powder is crucial for the defense industry to implement the advantages of 3D printing in its most demanding programs. This move reflects a clear trend toward more agile and technologically advanced supply chains. 💡