Plattsburgh, New York - April 9, 2026 - Norsk Titanium ("Norsk Titanium"), a
global leader in large-scale additive manufacturing of titanium components,
announced it has been named the recipient of Safran's 2026 Supplier Innovation
Award.
The award recognizes suppliers who deliver outstanding innovation that advances
performance, industrialization, and sustainability. Safran recognized Norsk
Titanium for its technological innovation, which contributes to Safran's
performance and competitiveness, as well as for fostering strong collaboration
and a strategic partnership approach that drives advancements in aerospace
manufacturing.
"We are proud to be recognized by Safran with the 2026 Supplier Innovation
Award," said Fabrizio Ponte, Chief Executive Officer of Norsk Titanium. "This
honor reflects the dedication of our team and our shared focus with Safran on
deploying production-ready additive manufacturing solutions that reduce material
waste, shorten lead times, and support next-generation aerospace platforms."
Norsk Titanium and Safran Landing Systems have collaborated over several years
to advance the application of Norsk Titanium's Rapid Plasma DepositionTM (RPD®)
technology in landing gear systems, demonstrating the potential of additive
manufacturing to support critical aerospace structures.
At the award event, Safran underscored a positive but demanding outlook, marked
by program ramp-ups and continued focus on technology and sustainability.
Safran is a French high-technology group operating globally in the aviation,
defense, and space markets, employing approximately 110,000 people and reporting
revenue of EUR31.2 billion in 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Fabrizio Ponte, CEO Norsk Titanium AS
Email: Fabrizio.Ponte@norsktitanium.com
Tel: +1 404 426 2270
Ashar A Ashary, CFO Norsk Titanium AS
Email: Ashar.Ashary@norsktitanium.com
Tel: +1 518 556 8966
About Norsk Titanium:
Norsk Titanium is a global leader in metal 3D printing, innovating the future of
metal manufacturing by enabling a paradigm shift to a clean and sustainable
manufacturing process. With its proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition® (RPD®)
technology and installed production capacity to generate annual revenues of
approximately USD 300 million, Norsk Titanium offers cost-efficient 3D printing
of value-added metal parts to a large addressable market. RPD® technology uses
significantly less raw material, energy, and time than traditional
energy-intensive forming methods, presenting customers with an opportunity to
better manage input costs, logistics, and environmental impact. RPD® printed
parts are already flying on commercial aircraft, and Norsk Titanium has gained
significant traction with large defense and industrial customers.
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