08:28 AM EDT, 04/30/2024 (MT Newswires) -- PyroGenesis Canada ( PYRGF ) on Tuesday said it has signed an initial contract with a Spanish aerospace company to sell its titanium metal powder for use in additive manufacturing.

The order has already been produced using PyroGenesis' NexGen plasma atomization system and will soon be in transit to the client, which is developing advanced aeronautics technologies for the European aerospace industry.

"This contract represents our initial commercial metal powder order from a European client, a significant milestone under our new direct distribution strategy," said Massimo Dattilo, vice president of PyroGenesis Additive. "This powder is primarily utilized in laser bed applications within the additive manufacturing industry. We are experiencing an increase in activity from Europe and are currently engaging with additional European clients interested in acquiring our titanium powder for their additive manufacturing needs,"