Velta Holding US Inc., a vertically integrated group of companies operating the full titanium production cycle – from raw material extraction to the manufacturing of finished metal products – has received its third patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Velta Ti Process technology.
This new patent confirms the ability to produce high-quality titanium dioxide (TiO₂) — a key intermediate for further production of titanium powder using the Velta Ti Process, along with marketable titanium-, iron-, calcium-, and nitrogen-based by-products.
“We’ve received three U.S. patents – all during the full-scale war. Our group has remained committed to our strategy of vertical integration through innovation, including additive manufacturing and 3D printing. I believe Ukraine has strong scientific potential, and these patents from the USPTO make me feel confident,” said Andriy Brodsky, President of Velta Holding.
Since 2017, Ukrainian chemists and metallurgists at the Velta RD Titan, R&D center, have been developing, improving, and patenting a completely new method for producing titanium metal powders and alloys – the Velta Ti Process. Velta Holding has invested over $7 million in this research. Compared to conventional multi-stage production methods, the Ukrainian technology is less energy-intensive, has a significantly reduced carbon footprint, and offers superior economic efficiency. Moreover, the method is zero-waste and enables the production of valuable by-products used in coatings, polymers, paper, pigment, and metallurgy industries.
To date, Velta Holding US Inc. has secured 3 U.S. and 3 Ukrainian patents, covering during the period from 2020:
- production of titanium powders and premium alloys using metallothermic methods;
- an original high-temperature process for titanium oxide reduction in molten salts;
- and new – a zero-waste process for the cost-effective production of high-quality TiO₂ and valuable by-products, making the technology both environmentally safe and commercially viable.
Velta Holding plans to scale up from semi-industrial powder production at its R&D facility to a fully operational plant that will produce titanium powders and finished products, based on its innovative technology.
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About Velta Holding US Inс.
a group of Ukrainian and American companies that created the world’s first fully integrated titanium production chain, from raw material mining to final metal products.
Velta RD Titan, part of the group, is the R&D center where the green Velta Ti Process was developed. The center continues to research titanium alloys to broaden the metal’s application scope and currently operates a semi-industrial production line for titanium powders.
About USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a federal agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks in the U.S. It plays a key role in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation.