ATI, GE Aviation enter joint venture for meltless titanium
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny Technologies Inc. Wednesday announced a joint venture with GE Aviation for the development of a new meltless titanium alloy powder manufacturing technology. According to a news release from ATI, the JV will construct a new research and development pilot production facility. The titanium alloy powders are being developed for use in additive manufacturing applications, including 3-D printing.
ATI will provide operational, technical and project support to the joint venture, which will leverage ATI’s technology, manufacturing and leadership in the production of specialty metal powders and premium-quality titanium and nickel-based alloys for critical and technically advanced application. The JV will also draw upon GE Aviation’s engineering and development capabilities and technical knowledge of the use of alloyed titanium powders.
“The science of specialty metal powders is a transformative technology and we intend to maintain and enhance our industry-leading position,” said ATI CEO Rich Harshman.