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By Jason/ On 03 Oct, 2026

Proposed U.S. Critical Minerals Council Would Cover Titanium Projects—But Not Fund Them Yet

The proposed council would coordinate U.S. critical-minerals strategy and cover qualifying titanium projects, but it has not funded or approved one.

Medical and Dental

Polished titanium rods arranged in parallel groups on a workshop bench

Technical Explainer

By Jason/ On 02 Oct, 2026

A 20% to 45% Survival Change Does Not Prove Infection-Triggered Titanium Implant Efficacy

A flucloxacillin-loaded titanium coating improved larval survival, but pre-implant release and unmatched starting CFU prevent a clean efficacy claim.

Market and Supply Chain

Close view of a rough porous titanium-related material compact

By Jason/ On 02 Oct, 2026

Norway Grants Engebø a Three-Year Tailings Permit; Rutile Output Remains Unverified

Norway granted Engebø a three-year tailings permit, but the 1.5-million-tonne figures do not establish rutile output or dependable supply.

Manufacturing and Technology

Large cylindrical metal billets beside lifting fixtures on a handling bed

Technical Explainer

By Jason/ On 01 Oct, 2026

Why 700 °C Is Not Yet a VT1-0 Processing Window

A VT1-0 study found its highest mean microhardness at 700 °C, but N=1 and unresolved mechanisms prevent an industrial process window.

Chemical and Energy

Rectangular coated titanium plate anodes suspended in a workshop rack

By Jason/ On 01 Oct, 2026

Hongniu Lanzhou Order Links e-BiTAC v7 to Titanium-Anode Technology, Not Disclosed Volume

Hongniu Lanzhou selected e-BiTAC v7, linking the project to titanium-anode technology without disclosing titanium volume, grade or supplier.

Manufacturing and Technology

Titanium tube samples arranged across a range of diameters

Technical Explainer

By Jason/ On 30 Sep, 2026

Grade 9 Titanium Tube Is Not a Strength-Only Substitute for Grade 2

Compare Grade 9 and Grade 2 titanium tube by condition, minimum properties, corrosion evidence and fabrication before approving substitution.

Market and Supply Chain

Industrial workshop with crates, drums and wrapped cylindrical materials

By Jason/ On 30 Sep, 2026

Anning Reports First Titanium Sponge Batch of About 13 Tonnes as Project Enters Trial Production

Anning reports its first titanium-sponge furnace batch of about 13 tonnes as the broader 60,000-tonne-per-year project enters trial production.

Medical and Dental

Machined cylindrical, ring and flange-shaped metal parts on a workshop table

Technical Explainer

By Jason/ On 29 Sep, 2026

FDA's Seven AM Ti-6Al-4V Models Are FEA Inputs, Not Device-Specific Design Allowables

FDA’s seven AM Ti-6Al-4V percentile models support FEA sensitivity analysis, but they do not replace device-specific material and fatigue evidence.

Titanium Industry News

Proposed U.S. Critical Minerals Council Would Cover Titanium Projects—But Not Fund Them Yet

A 20% to 45% Survival Change Does Not Prove Infection-Triggered Titanium Implant Efficacy

Norway Grants Engebø a Three-Year Tailings Permit; Rutile Output Remains Unverified

Why 700 °C Is Not Yet a VT1-0 Processing Window

Hongniu Lanzhou Order Links e-BiTAC v7 to Titanium-Anode Technology, Not Disclosed Volume

Grade 9 Titanium Tube Is Not a Strength-Only Substitute for Grade 2

Anning Reports First Titanium Sponge Batch of About 13 Tonnes as Project Enters Trial Production

FDA's Seven AM Ti-6Al-4V Models Are FEA Inputs, Not Device-Specific Design Allowables

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