TANIOBIS and Elmet Applied sciences have signed a strategic settlement centred round constructing a extra resilient provide chain for niobium, tantalum, and associated Nb- and Ta-based alloys in the USA and North America.
TANIOBIS, a producer of tantalum and niobium supplies, and Elmet Applied sciences, the final and solely absolutely built-in, U.S.-owned and operated tungsten and molybdenum producer, are stated to be leveraging their respective experience in refractory metals, powder metallurgy processing, and additive manufacturing to boost the Western provide chain for alloys utilized in essential high-performance purposes. The collaboration will initially focus particularly on AMtrinsic Nb-Hf-Ti (C-103) and AMtrinsic Nb-Ta-W-Zr (FS-85) powders with the potential to increase into extra AMtrinsic powders, significantly these involving Niobium (Nb) and Tantalum (Ta) based mostly alloys.
“For TANIOBIS, with our main place in niobium-based additive manufacturing powders — together with C-103, FS-85, and Cb-752 — Elmet is the best associate to ship complete buyer and software assist to the U.S. aerospace and protection industries,” says Dr. Ole Brettschneider, Chief Business Officer at TANIOBIS. “Combining TANIOBIS’ deep experience in niobium powder manufacturing and Elmet’s superior capabilities in powder metallurgy and software growth, our long-shared historical past offers a powerful basis for persevering with this journey collectively.”
The shared historical past refers to each firms’ heritage in steel powder firm H.C. Starck. Elmet Applied sciences, acquired H.C. Starck Options Americas in 2023, whereas TANIOBIS, previously H.C. Starck Tantalum and Niobium GmbH, was acquired by JX Metals and Mining Company in 2018 and rebranded as TANIOBIS in 2020.
Elmet Applied sciences’ Govt Vice President of Technique, Scott Knoll, commented: “We imagine this strategic collaboration will garner robust assist from end-users, and we intend to proceed cultivating related partnerships and alliances according to our strategic goals. Along with unlocking a extra complete materials, product, and repair portfolio for our clients, this collaboration additionally enhances provide chain resilience and reliability throughout essential Western, European, and North American industries. By our shared dedication to innovation and operational agility, this partnership is aligned on long-term development, sustainability, and provide chain safety.”
