15.07.2020 14:40 CET | Tekna
(Sherbrooke, QC, Canada – 15 July 2020)
Tekna is the first worldwide supplier qualified by Boeing for additive manufacturing powders
15 July 2020 – Tekna announces today that it has successfully completed metal powder qualifications with leading aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NSYE: BA). This further positions Tekna as the key powder supplier for aerospace OEMs and their related Additive Manufacturing Service Bureaus.
Tekna has developed high quality powders dedicated to additive manufacturing applications. The main features of such powders are high flowability, high density and high purity at controlled production costs. These properties are attained by applying the patented RF Plasma Technology, developed and perfected by Tekna over the last 30 years.
“Tekna is proud to meet Boeing’s demanding BMS specification and to be its first qualified powder manufacturer for BMS Titanium (Ti64) and BMS Aluminum (AlSi10Mg). Furthermore, Tekna manages a robust supply chain, from ingot to packaged spherical powders, thus ensuring reliable supply and material traceability” says Luc Dionne, CEO at Tekna.
This section has been updated to reflect current information.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Arina Van Oost, Investor Relations | VP Corporate Strategic Development, Tekna Holding ASA,
+33670115190, investors@www.tekna.com
Tekna is a world-leading provider of sustainable, advanced material solutions, headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada. The company specializes in high-purity metal powders used in critical applications such as additive manufacturing (3D printing) across the aerospace, defense, medical and consumer electronics industries. The company is positioning itself in the fast-growing market of advanced nanomaterials for the microelectronics sector.
Tekna also develops cutting-edge induction plasma systems designed for both industrial research and production. Its unique, IP-protected plasma technology is powering its hypersonic wind tunnels, PlasmaSonic, which enable simulating material exposure conditions in space.
With over 30 years of experience, Tekna is a trusted partner to a broad portfolio of multinational blue-chip customers for its high-quality products and innovation. Its material solutions help enhance productivity, enable more efficient use of materials and support the transition to more resilient supply chains and a circular economy.
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(Sherbrooke, QC, Canada – 15 July 2020)
