Norsk enters the semiconductor market

PLATTSBURGH | Norsk Titanium has announced the first commercial delivery of additively manufactured near-net-shape titanium preforms to the semiconductor manufacturing market. The 80 kg Ti 6-4 near-net-shape carrier tray was developed with long-time partner Hittech Group, based in Den Haag, Netherlands and is a critical component of semiconductor manufacturer ASML's lithography system. Under a recurring production contract, Norsk Titanium is supplying a near-net-shape preform into an existing supply chain that delivers the carrier tray to ASML. Production of the initial preforms took place in Norsk Titanium's engineering and development center in Norway and has transitioned to the state-of-the-art production center in Plattsburgh. "We are seeing that customers in all markets are looking for alternatives to their legacy titanium suppliers. With this delivery we have demonstrated that Norsk Titanium can deliver shorter lead times and offer an alternative to titanium raw material suppliers that may be experiencing disruptions in today's environment," said Nicholas Mayer, Norsk Titanium Vice President of Commercial. "Norsk Titanium is delivering a sustainable alternative to legacy forgings that is compatible with existing Ti 6-4 material specifications and production methods. As we expand production in our core aerospace and industrial markets, we continue to prove the value our additive solution brings to our customers." The North Country Chamber of Commerce quickly applauded Norsk's production of components related to the future manufacture of semiconductor chips. "As upstate New York grows as a global center for the production of computer chips, it is exciting to see the technology of our transportation equipment cluster contributing to this strategic sector," Chamber President Garry Douglas said. "Norsk has carved out a vital place in aerospace but we always expected that its new additive manufacturing technology would find applications in other sectors as well, and this is now happening. We congratulate Norsk on grasping this significant opportunity, and we thank the State of New York for all of its continuing support of Norsk's development in the North Country." Assemblyman Billy Jones also quickly welcomed the news saying "The North Country proved how adaptive it can be after the Plattsburgh Air Force Base closed nearly 30 years ago, and it is no surprise that we will be part of manufacturing semiconductor chips. I want to congratulate Norsk Titanium for this new development in this rising industry and thank all the state and local leaders who made this possible. The North Country continues to lead the way in manufacturing across the state and I look forward to seeing more innovative ideas like this happening in our region."

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