Titomic, an Australian additive metal manufacturer, has launched a new manufacturing facility in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Through the new site, it has significantly expanded its European operations.

The new Heerenveen facility is five times the size of the firm's existing site in Akkrum. It will provide a conducive environment for growth in cold spray manufacturing, coatings, and repair solutions. 

The facility contains four fully equipped cold spray booths, facilitating production for various applications and industries. It also includes a ‘Titomic Kinetic Fusion’ (TKF) system with a five-meter capacity, enabling large-scale additive manufacturing.

The Heerenveen facility will act as a central hub for the company's European customers, partners, and researchers, catering to various sectors such as aerospace, defence, energy, and automotive.

The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Fraunhofer, Europe's largest applied research organisation. Through strategic partnerships, Titomic aims to transform the manufacturing process using sustainable cold spray technology.

Klaas Rozema, president of Titomic EMEA, referred to the new facility as a testament to the growing demand for sustainable, advanced manufacturing solutions across Europe.

“With enhanced capacity and superior equipment, Titomic Europe is now positioned to deliver advanced cold spray machines and parts to our customers,” he added.

Jim Simpson, Titomic’s CEO and managing director, said, “This grand opening marks a pivotal moment for Titomic in Europe. We are scaling our capabilities while also strengthening partnerships that will drive the next generation of manufacturing.”

Headquartered in the Australian state of Victoria, Titomic delivers advanced additive metal manufacturing solutions. Earlier this year, in June, it opened a new manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, US.