Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) announced a strategic partnership with CenterLine (Windsor) to develop advanced metal powder materials specifically for cold spray applications within the automotive sector.
The collaboration combines MPW's proprietary DirectPowder engineered metal powder capabilities with CenterLine’s Supersonic Spray Technologies platform.
The initiative is being driven by demand from an automotive customer seeking to evaluate cold spray technology using Kirksite, a zinc-aluminum alloy.
"Kirksite is a long-standing staple in the automotive, aerospace, and defence industries, valued for its role as a practical 'bridge' between digital design and final, mass-produced steel tooling."
By developing Kirksite powder for cold spray applications, MPW aims to address a significant market opportunity estimated to be worth between US$100-US$300 million in the automotive industry alone.