Titomic and University of North Texas Partner to Advance Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Research and Education!

Titomic Limited has entered into a strategic academic collaboration with the University of North Texas (UNT) to accelerate innovation, research, and workforce development in advanced additive manufacturing technologies. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalizes joint efforts in cold spray and hybrid additive manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on real-world industrial relevance and next-generation skills development.

Under the agreement, Titomic will work closely with UNT’s Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (CAAAM) to integrate and deploy Titomic’s proprietary Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF™) systems within the university’s research and training ecosystem. TKF™ is a cold spray additive manufacturing process that uses high-velocity metal particles to build near-net-shape components without melting the material, enabling unique advantages in material properties, repair, and multi-material deposition.

The collaboration is designed to serve as a long-term platform for applied research, hands-on education, and industry-aligned innovation. By installing and utilizing Titomic’s cold spray systems at CAAAM, researchers and students will gain direct access to industrial-scale equipment, significantly expanding the scope of research into cold spray processes, material behavior, and hybrid manufacturing workflows. This access is expected to accelerate the development of new applications across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors where cold spray technologies are gaining traction.

A key pillar of the MoU is joint research and development. Titomic and UNT plan to collaborate on advancing new cold spray processes, exploring novel material systems, and validating applications that bridge laboratory research with industrial deployment. These cooperative R&D programs aim to shorten the path from concept to commercialization, while generating intellectual property and technical insights that benefit both academia and industry.

Education and workforce training form another critical component of the partnership. The collaboration includes the development of specialized training programs, coursework, and practical modules focused on cold spray and hybrid additive manufacturing. These initiatives are intended to equip UNT students, researchers, and industry partners with hands-on experience and practical knowledge, helping to address the growing demand for skilled engineers and technicians in advanced manufacturing fields.

The MoU also emphasizes innovation and technology transfer. By fostering close interaction between Titomic’s industry experts and UNT’s research community, the partnership aims to accelerate the transfer of advanced manufacturing technologies into industrial use. This includes opportunities for collaborative publications, joint grant proposals, and the co-development of intellectual property that leverages the complementary strengths of both organizations.

Jim Simpson, CEO and Managing Director of Titomic, described the partnership as a significant step in expanding the global impact of Titomic Kinetic Fusion. He noted that combining Titomic’s industrial cold spray expertise with UNT’s research capabilities at CAAAM will help shape the future of advanced manufacturing while supporting the development of the next generation of engineers and innovators.

Dr. Narendra Dahotre, Associate Vice President of CAAAM and Regents Professor at UNT, highlighted the value of providing students and researchers with direct access to cutting-edge industrial technology. He emphasized that the collaboration will strengthen research programs, create meaningful opportunities for training and technology transfer, and reinforce UNT’s role as a leader in additive manufacturing research.

Overall, the partnership reflects a growing trend toward deeper industry–academic collaboration in advanced manufacturing. By aligning industrial-grade technology with academic research and education, Titomic and the University of North Texas aim to accelerate innovation, build a future-ready workforce, and advance the science and application of cold spray additive manufacturing on a global scale.