Germany-based supplies producer TANIOBIS GmbH is about to showcase its newest niobium alloy powders for high-temperature aerospace purposes at Formnext 2025 (Corridor 11.0, sales space C73) and at House Tech Expo (sales space 602). The corporate’s niobium-based alloys, developed particularly for additive manufacturing (AM), are engineered to retain mechanical stability at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, making them appropriate for propulsion and thermal safety parts.
With world aerospace manufacturing inserting elevated emphasis on safe, regionalized provide chains, niobium alloy powders provide a pathway to producing light-weight, heat-resistant {hardware} whereas decreasing reliance on advanced machining processes and lengthy lead-time supplies.
Niobium Alloys and Additive Manufacturing
TANIOBIS’ alloy vary contains AMtrinsic C-103 and AMtrinsic FS-85. Niobium alloys have gained consideration as options to nickel-based superalloys, which strategy their mechanical stability limits round 1,050°C. In distinction, niobium-based alloys can preserve energy at larger temperatures.
By retaining energy below excessive thermal masses, niobium alloys are perfect for parts comparable to engine nozzles, satellite tv for pc thrusters, and management surfaces. Additive manufacturing allows each weight discount and sophisticated geometries which might be difficult to attain with forging or casting. TANIOBIS collaborates with aerospace producers and analysis institutes to optimize alloy compositions and powder traits, guaranteeing printability, microstructural stability, and constant efficiency below aerospace qualification requirements.
“Our AM alloys are particularly engineered to fulfill such difficult necessities,” stated Dr. Bahar Fayyazi, Product Supervisor at TANIOBIS. “From exact satellite tv for pc thrusters via to reusable area launch methods, niobium alloys mix high-temperature stability with mechanical integrity, thus providing a cloth base for brand spanking new area missions.”
NASA Examine Demonstrates Excessive-Temperature Efficiency
A latest analysis effort at NASA’s Glenn Analysis Middle assessed the mechanical properties of AM C-103, FS-85, and Cb-752 niobium alloys, specializing in high-temperature tensile energy and creep resistance. The examine discovered that FS-85 and Cb-752 confirmed larger mechanical energy and improved creep efficiency at elevated temperatures in comparison with C-103, indicating their potential in thermally harassed propulsion and thermal safety methods.
“The determine exhibits improved high-temperature properties for additively manufactured AMtrinsic FS-85 and C-103 powders which outperforms the energy of wrought C-103. Nb alloys can retain their high-temperature properties past 1000 °C the place Ni-based alloys lose their efficiency.”
Place within the NewSpace Provide Chain
TANIOBIS positions its niobium alloy powders as a part of a rising AM provide base supporting manufacturing of spacecraft and launch car parts. The corporate states that niobium alloys allow high-performance propulsion {hardware} whereas decreasing materials waste and lead occasions related to standard manufacturing routes.
Study extra about TANIOBIS at Formnext 2025 by visiting Corridor 11.0, sales space C73, and at House Tech Expo (November 18–20), the place the corporate will probably be exhibiting at sales space 602.
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Featured picture exhibits Niobium alloy powders. Picture through TANIOBIS.
