Titomic to supply a $5 million Cold Spray system to the US Air Force for Tinker AFB
The US Air Force has awarded Titomic USA a $4.95 million contract to install an industrial High Pressure Cold Spray system at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The contract, identified as FA813226P0062 and finalized on September 11, 2026, represents an actual purchase of production capacity, not a mere letter of intent.
Delivery of the system is expected in the third quarter of 2027. Installation at one of the Department of Defense's largest MRO centers marks the transition of Cold Spray technology from experimental scope to operational use in aviation sustainment.
A turnkey system for maintenance and production
The contract provides for an integrated solution that goes beyond the simple Cold Spray machine, including robotics, process monitoring, and quality systems.
The supply will be based on the Titomic Kinetic Fusion TKF 1000 platform. The system will integrate industrial robotics, powder and gas management, process monitoring, safety devices, and real-time quality verification functions.
- Repair and dimensional restoration of components
- Corrosion and wear protection
- Additive manufacturing and hybrid processes
- Multi-material deposition
The stated goal is to enable Tinker to use the same infrastructure for multiple applications. This multifunctional approach meets the operational needs of a site that manages large-scale overhauls.
Tinker AFB: not a laboratory but an operational MRO hub
The installation at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex represents the entry of the technology into a high-volume production environment, not a research center.
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex employs more than 9,000 people. The site performs scheduled maintenance on fleets such as KC-46, KC-135, B-1B, B-52, E-3, and Navy E-6, as well as overhauling numerous families of aircraft engines.
The US Air Force describes Tinker as the largest of the three Air Logistics Complexes and, in recent communications, as the largest MRO facility in the Department of Defense. Bringing a robotic High Pressure Cold Spray machine directly into this infrastructure means moving the technology toward organic use in sustainment.
Cold Spray is a solid-state deposition process that propels metal particles at high speed without melting, preserving the properties of the base material and reducing thermal distortion.
Contract value and timelines
The contract is worth exactly $4,953,103 according to federal records, with delivery in Q3 2027 and installation subject to customer approvals.
The federal procurement opportunity records for “Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System” report a value of $4,953,103, with an award date of September 11, 2026. Titomic announced the rounded value of $5.0 million, equal to approximately AUD 6.9 million.
This is not a framework agreement or a potential future value. It is an actually awarded contract for the purchase of a production capability.
Installation and commissioning will remain subject to site coordination and customer approvals. This phased approach reflects the complexity of integrating new technologies into critical operating environments.
Implications for additive manufacturing in the defense sector
The adoption of Cold Spray systems in operational MRO centers confirms the maturity of the technology for high-volume sustainment applications.
The contract with Tinker represents a concrete signal of the Department of Defense's interest in solid-state deposition technologies. The choice of a robotic industrial system indicates the intention to standardize complex repair processes.
The integration of process monitoring and real-time quality verification functions meets the traceability and certification requirements typical of the aerospace and defense sector. These requirements are essential for large-scale adoption in regulated environments.
Multimaterial deposition capability opens application scenarios that go beyond simple repair. Hybrid processes that combine Cold Spray with subtractive machining could reduce overhaul time and costs for critical components.
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Q&A
What is the value of the contract awarded to Titomic USA by the US Air Force?
The contract is worth $4.95 million, identified as FA813226P0062 and formalized on September 11, 2026. It is an actual purchase of production capacity, not just a letter of intent.
Where will the Cold Spray system be installed and when will it be delivered?
The system will be installed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, within the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. Delivery is expected in the third quarter of 2027.
What technology platform is the supply to Tinker AFB based on?
The supply will be based on the Titomic Kinetic Fusion TKF 1000 platform. The system will integrate industrial robotics, powder and gas management, process monitoring, safety devices, and real-time quality verification.
What applications will the Cold Spray system be able to cover at Tinker AFB?
The system can be used for repair and dimensional restoration of components, corrosion and wear protection, additive manufacturing and hybrid processes, and multi-material deposition. The goal is to enable Tinker to use the same infrastructure for multiple applications.
Why is the installation at Tinker AFB significant for Cold Spray technology?
Tinker AFB is the largest of the three Air Logistics Complexes and, according to recent communications, the largest MRO facility in the Department of Defense, with over 9,000 employees. The installation marks Cold Spray's transition from experimental scope to operational use in aviation sustainment.
