Helping to Reduce Europe’s Titanium Imports
The EURO-TITAN consortium is a new initiative aimed at reducing Europe’s dependence on titanium imports by developing methods to produce titanium from metallurgical waste, thereby lowering CO2 emissions. The project involves 22 partners from 9 countries, including LTB Lasertechnik Berlin (LTB).
LTB is expected to contribute its expertise and experience in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for process monitoring, to enable continuous quality control at key points in the process chain. The project not only focuses on recycling titanium from industrial waste, but also aims to make the production process more economical, with recycled titanium expected to be 15% cheaper than imported materials. This initiative aligns with the EU’s raw materials strategy and seeks to increase the recycling rate of titanium from 1% to 30%, enhancing the EU’s supply chain for critical industries like aerospace and pharmaceuticals. Overall, EURO-TITAN represents a significant move towards greater independence in raw materials and a more sustainable, circular economy in Europe.
About LTB Lasertechnik Berlin
LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH is an innovative developer and manufacturer of short-pulse UV-lasers, high resolution spectrometers and laser-based analyzers. LTB markets its products worldwide.
LTB’s core competencies include the development and production of:
- Nitrogen lasers with sealed gas system
- High resolution echelle spectrometers and monochromators from the VUV to NIR spectral range
- Analyzers based on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
- Analyzers based on laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy (LIF)
- Analyzers based on Raman spectroscopy
- Customized analyzers for scientific and industrial applications
For more information or a quotation for LTB products, contact IL Photonics.