What Norsk Titanium does

Norsk Titanium AS is a Norwegian-headquartered, publicly-listed (Euronext Growth Oslo: NTI; OTC: NORSF) additive manufacturing company that develops and commercializes a proprietary process called Rapid Plasma Deposition® (RPD®) for the production of aerospace-grade, structural titanium components. RPD uses a plasma arc to melt titanium wire in an argon gas environment to build parts layer-by-layer to near-net shape, with mechanical properties matching forged titanium. The company's flagship production hardware is the MERKE IV® machine (4th-generation, 900 x 600 x 300 mm build envelope, 5–10 kg/hour deposition rate, ~20 MT annual output per machine), which it describes as the world's fastest titanium printer in commercial production — 50–100x faster than powder-based systems.

The business operates a platform-based model with three go-to-market paths: (1) selling/licensing MERKE IV® machines for deployment at customer or partner sites, (2) supplying RPD Forms (near-net-shape raw material) for customers that finish in-house, and (3) acting as a full-service finished-parts provider via OEM-approved supply chains, complemented by supply chain management services. Customers are concentrated in commercial aerospace (Boeing 787, Airbus A350 XWB via Spirit AeroSystems and Premium AEROTEC) and defense (F-35, submarine applications via DoD, Northrop Grumman), with adjacent exposure to landing gear (Safran Landing Systems), oil & gas (NORSOK M-650 qualified), and semiconductor capital equipment (via Hittech Group).

The company is pre-profitability, reporting H1 2025 revenue of USD 2.0 million (+54% YoY) against a 2026 target of USD 70 million and breakeven projected for early 2027. Operations span two production hubs — an Engineering & Technology Center in Hønefoss, Norway (3 machines) and an Industrial Scale Production site in Plattsburgh, New York (9 machines, ~180 MT/year, planned expansion to 35 machines / ~570 MT/year). The competitive moat is anchored in FAA, AS9100D, Nadcap, Boeing QPL, Spirit ASL, Northrop Grumman Special Processor, and NORSOK M-650 qualifications, plus a granted patent portfolio covering RPD methods and alloys.

Name

Norsk Titanium

Legal name

Norsk Titanium AS

Website

https://norsktitanium.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Norsk Titanium AS is a publicly-listed Norwegian manufacturer of aerospace-grade structural titanium parts using its proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) plasma-arc additive process, serving Boeing, Airbus, Tier-1 aerostructures suppliers, and U.S. defense primes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Additive Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel) (IMABANAL), Aerospace & Defense Additive Service Providers (qualified parts, traceability) (IMAAADAH)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing
• Titanium structural parts
• Rapid plasma deposition
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Directed energy deposition

Headquarters

HQ city

Hønefoss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Finished Parts (Net Parts): Norsk Titanium delivers finished titanium parts through OEM-approved supply chain partners. Parts are produced to customer specifications and delivered as complete, ready-to-install components for aerospace applications.
2. Raw Material Supplier (RPD Forms): Company delivers RPD parts as raw material forms for customers or partners who complete final machining and finishing. Supports customer manufacturing operations with semi-finished titanium components.
3. Supply Chain Management Services: World-class supply chain management organization provides comprehensive procurement and logistics services supporting titanium part delivery to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norsk Titanium develops and manufactures aerospace-grade structural titanium components using its proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition® (RPD®) additive manufacturing technology, which uses a plasma arc to melt titanium wire in an argon gas environment and build near-net-shape parts layer-by-layer. The company delivers finished titanium parts (Net Parts), RPD forms (raw material), and supplies MERKE IV® production machines for installation at customer facilities. Products serve commercial aerospace (Boeing 787, Airbus A350), defense (F-35, submarine applications), oil & gas, and semiconductor capital equipment customers.

Product overview

Norsk Titanium AS is a Norwegian additive manufacturing company founded in 2007 that operates a platform-based business model centered on its proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition® (RPD®) technology. The RPD® technology serves as the core platform—a commercial aerospace OEM-qualified additive manufacturing process that delivers structural titanium parts with reduced lead time and cost. The company offers its RPD® technology through multiple go-to-market models: (1) as a technology enabler via the MERKE IV® production machine sold to customers for on-site or partner facility deployment, (2) as a full-service parts provider delivering finished Net Parts through OEM-approved supply chain partners, and (3) as a raw material supplier providing RPD Forms for customers who complete finishing in-house. The company also offers comprehensive supply chain management services. Production capacity spans two facilities in Norway (Eggemoen with 3 machines, ~60 MT capacity) and the US (Plattsburgh, NY with 9 machines, ~180 MT current capacity, planned expansion to 35 machines and 570 MT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rapid Plasma Deposition® (RPD®) - Aerospace Structural Titanium Parts Proprietary additive manufacturing service using plasma arc to melt titanium wire in an argon gas environment, building parts layer-by-layer to near-net shape with forged-strength material properties. Process monitored 600+ times per second, delivering 50-75% improvement in buy-to-fly ratio. Used by aerospace OEMs (Boeing, Airbus) and Tier-1 suppliers for structural titanium components.
• MERKE IV® Production Machine 4th generation RPD production machine that transforms titanium wire into complex components for structural and safety-critical aerospace applications. Production envelope 900mm x 600mm x 300mm, deposition rate 5-10 kg/hour, capable of producing 10-20 metric tons of titanium parts annually per machine. World's fastest titanium printer in commercial production, 50-100x faster than powder-based systems.
• Full-Service Parts Provider (Net Parts) Complete finished titanium aerospace-grade parts delivered through OEM-approved supply chain partners, providing an end-to-end solution from raw material to finished, ready-to-install component for aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Raw Material Supplier (RPD Forms) Delivery of RPD-manufactured titanium parts as raw material forms (semi-finished near-net-shape parts) for customers or partners who complete the final machining and finishing themselves. Supports customer manufacturing operations with titanium components.
• Supply Chain Management Services World-class supply chain management organization providing comprehensive logistics and procurement services supporting titanium part delivery to aerospace customers, including OEM-approved partner coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-75% improvement in buy-to-fly ratio compared to traditional forging
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Collaboration agreement to jointly develop Directed Energy Deposition using RPD technology. Norsk will install Merke IV RPD machine at Airbus's Varel, Germany facility to generate technical data for industrial application assessment. Aims to transition from part-specific to process-based qualification for titanium components. Supports A350 production rate increase.
• Spirit AeroSystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing Tier-1 supplier relationship since 2009 cooperation agreement. Supplies structural titanium components for Boeing 787 and other programs. Added to Approved Supplier List in 2017. Partnership includes production qualification for commercial aircraft parts.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier providing titanium structural parts for 787 Dreamliner. Boeing's Quality Products List placement in 2017. 2024 Master Supply Agreement under which Norsk supplies RPD raw material. First FAA-approved 3D-printed structural titanium parts for commercial aircraft.
• Safran Landing SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership applying RPD technology to landing gear structures for commercial aircraft. Received 2026 Supplier Innovation Award recognizing technological advances and strategic contribution. Technology readiness demonstrator project progressing.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved as Additive Manufacturing Special Processor in 2023. First production contract secured. Ongoing collaboration for defense applications.
• Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base PolicycoreOthersUSD 4.2 million contract through DIB-EDGE initiative to advance additive manufacturing for submarine applications. Focus on qualification of Norsk Titanium products for highly critical applications and expansion into nickel-based alloys.
• Hittech Group B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partner and system supplier for high-tech equipment. Outsourcing development, assembly, parts manufacture and material development. Partnership expanded through 2027 for semiconductor growth.
• Seyer IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivately held commercial partner with expertise in tight tolerance machining, high level assembly, and scalable processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts (PCC, Berkshire Hathaway): Largest traditional aerospace structural components manufacturer, including titanium investment castings and forgings. Competes with Norsk in aerospace structural titanium supply, though via conventional manufacturing rather than AM.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: Specialty alloy producer including titanium alloys for aerospace. Compares as a broader incumbent serving the same aerospace titanium value chain, although primarily on the materials side rather than AM parts production.
• Allegheny Technologies (ATI): Diversified specialty materials manufacturer with aerospace titanium alloys and components. Comparable as an incumbent supplying titanium into aerospace platforms Norsk serves (787, A350, F-35).
• Arconic: Aerospace structural components and titanium products supplier (and former Norsk investor). Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping aerospace titanium component offerings across engine and airframe.

Direct peers

• Velo3D: Metal additive manufacturing company focused on producing large, complex parts for aerospace and defense customers (e.g., SpaceX, Honeywell). Directly comparable as a peer AM technology provider targeting serial production of flight-critical metal components.
• SLM Solutions: Selective Laser Melting (powder-based) titanium AM systems and services with strong aerospace adoption. Comparable to Norsk as a competing metal AM technology platform pursuing aerospace serial production.
• EOS GmbH: Leading supplier of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systems for aerospace titanium components. Competes head-to-head with Norsk's RPD for OEM titanium part qualifications and production orders.
• 3D Systems: Diversified metal and polymer AM provider with significant aerospace exposure and proprietary DMP technology. Overlaps with Norsk in titanium AM services for aerospace and defense customers.

Others

• TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation): Vertically integrated titanium sponge, ingot, and mill products supplier. Comparable as an upstream titanium value chain participant whose materials feed the same aerospace customers Norsk serves.

Emerging players

• Markforged: Metal and composite AM company with growing aerospace/defense exposure, though currently at smaller production scale. Comparable as an emerging metal AM player pursuing adjacent aerospace customers and qualification pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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