Metal Powder Works MPW has secured a significant purchase order from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for a titanium component, marking its entry into a NATO defence network and validating its DirectPowder titanium capability.

The order, placed under UK MOD Project TAMPA, is for a titanium component to be produced using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.

This strategic contract positions Metal Powder Works as a US-based production node within the UK MOD’s global defence additive manufacturing network.

The production of the titanium component will be undertaken in collaboration with UK-based Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS).

The order is expected to be completed within the current financial year and, importantly, requires no additional capital expenditure from Metal Powder Works.

Commercialisation Momentum Continues

This latest defence win builds on significant commercialisation momentum for Metal Powder Works.

In December 2025, the company secured a Powder Partnership Agreement with Austal USA, a key player in the US defence industry.

This agreement aims to co-develop custom metal powders for Austal’s additive manufacturing programs, potentially linking MPW to US Navy initiatives.

Further highlighting its technological advancements, Metal Powder Works also achieved a production milestone in December 2025 by successfully converting high-purity silver bars into powder using its DirectPowder process with a yield of over 95%.

This expands MPW’s portfolio into precious metal powders for electronics and electric vehicle applications.

Increased CP-Ti Demand

The company has also seen accelerating demand for its commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) powder.

In November 2025, MPW reported adding five new CP-Ti customers in the December quarter to date, bringing its total active CP-Ti customers to eight.

Qualification programs are progressing, including a 150kg order for CP-Ti from Powders on Demand (POD), with forecasts suggesting potential for significant annual recurring volumes.

These efforts are supported by earlier strategic wins, including contracts with Westinghouse Electric Company for additive manufacturing applications in the nuclear sector, and a 1 million AUD contract with the US Naval Postgraduate School for a mobile DirectPowder system.

Annual Report Highlights Growth Strategy

The company’s strategic growth is underpinned by its recent corporate restructuring.

This period saw significant capital injections, with MPW raising $10 million through an equity issue at $0.20 per share upon acquisition, followed by a further $15 million in September 2025 at $3.50 per share.

These funds are crucial for supporting the group’s growth initiatives and working capital.

Operationally, Metal Powder Works Inc successfully doubled its production capacity without requiring additional capital expenditure during FY25.

This was achieved through process and tooling improvements, which also led to improved material utilisation and reduced production cycle times by up to 40%.

The company also progressed key commercial milestones, including the qualification of CP-Ti powder for cold spray to aerospace standards and securing contracts with the US Department of Defence (DoD) related programs, Westinghouse, and the US Naval Postgraduate School.