Norsk Titanium AS, the world's pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components has announced the State of New York, in partnership with SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has placed an order for an initial lot of 20 of Norsk Titanium's patented MERKE IV™ Rapid Plasma Deposition™ ("RPD™") machines.

The order is in accordance with an approved state budget allocation to facilitate Norsk Titanium's US subsidiary building and operating the world's first industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing plant in New York with the following details:

"Our researchers have spent ten years pioneering the Rapid Plasma Deposition™ process that is now ready to cut millions of dollars in cost from the world's premier commercial and military aircraft, and with the foresight displayed in other sectors, the State of New York is the ideal place to launch this manufacturing revolution," said Norsk Titanium Chairman of the Board John Andersen, Jr.

"This marks the beginning of a new era in the way aircraft, marine vessels, automobiles, spacecraft and many industrial products are designed and built," said Norsk Titanium President & Chief Executive Officer Warren M. Boley, Jr. "Not only are we creating jobs, huge economic impact and great visibility for the wider Plattsburgh community, we are also making history by kicking off a new phase of on-demand, near-net-shape manufacturing that sets a new benchmark of efficiency and customer responsiveness."

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