PyroGenesis, a specialist in ultra-high-temperature processing and plasma-based engineering solutions, has received a second order for one tonne of titanium powder from a U.S. minerals and metal technology company under a supply agreement signed in Q4 2025.
Produced via PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization process, the powder will support the development of high-performance titanium alloys for industries including space, aerospace, defense, medical, and electric vehicles. The recurring order reflects demand for off-cut titanium powders, which can support the critical mineral supply chain while using a closed-loop, sustainable manufacturing process.
“The receipt of a second recurring order under this contract further validates the market opportunity for our titanium off-cut powder. Reintroducing our stockpiles of this high-value titanium into the supply chain reduces waste and helps to safeguard critical mineral supply,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis.
Strategic Supply and Off-Cut Market
The latest order involves off-cut powders—particles produced during the plasma atomization process that fall outside the size range typically used by commercial metal 3D printers. Among its limits, the non-standard particle size prevents direct use in most printers and requires industrial reprocessing, though the powders retain consistent chemistry and properties suitable for high-performance alloys.
PyroGenesis has been accumulating these powders for future sale, anticipating that the growth of the additive manufacturing industry and the high quality of its NexGen plasma atomized metal powder would create market demand.
Titanium Powder and Supply Chain Context
The titanium 3D printing market is expanding rapidly, projected to grow from $214 million in 2023 to $1.4 billion by 2032. Titanium, classified as a critical mineral by both Canada and the U.S., is prized for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Recent developments highlight U.S. efforts to secure domestic supply chains, driven by vulnerabilities in critical industries that rely on imported titanium and high-performance powders.
For instance, Tekna has secured multiple orders for high-performance Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) powders from U.S. aerospace and defense Tier‑1 suppliers through 2026, reflecting sustained demand for critical additive manufacturing feedstock. Meanwhile, IperionX received DoD funding to establish resilient titanium supply chains spanning extraction, powder production, and component manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports and bolstering defense-industrial base security.
Together, these initiatives support domestic critical mineral availability, efficient reuse of off-cut powders, and integration into high-performance alloy production, directly mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities for U.S. industries.
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Featured image shows PyroGenesis titanium metal powder. Image via PyroGenesis.
