Scandium Canada Ltd. files patent application for aluminium-scandium alloys for 3D printing
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Scandium Canada Ltd. files patent application for aluminium-scandium alloys for 3D
printing
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – September 23, 2024 – Scandium Canada Ltd. (the “Company” or "Scandium Canada")
(TSX VENTURE: SCD; OTCQB: SCDSCF ) is pleased to inform its shareholders and stakeholders of the filing
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office of a provisional patent entitled “Aluminum alloy powders
for additive manufacturing. Methods of producing the same and uses thereof”.
In addition to advancing its Crater Lake scandium and rare earth project, Scandium Canada has developed two
aluminum scandium (Al-Sc) alloys and their powders , specifically for additive manufacturing (3D printing)
applications, in collaboration with McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. This has resulted in a significant body
of intellectual property developed over the last 3 years.
Guy Bourassa, CEO: “We are very excited about this new step in the development of the Company. It confirms
our objective to be recognized as a leader in the scandium markets, not only by developing the largest hard rock
primary scandium project in the world but also by developing applications for scandium. Scandium is the metal
of the future, and we are deeply engaged in its development and market growth . Over the next few months,
Scandium Canada will explore options with commercial and research partners in Canada and abroad to monetize
its 100% owned intellectual property to generate revenues and offtake agreements separate from its mining
activities.”
Luc Duchesne, PhD. Chief Science Officer added , “The commercial emergence of aluminum powders in 3D
printing represents a significant advancement in additive manufacturing technology. With the filing of patents
such as the one by Scandium Canada Ltd., the potential for using aluminum alloy powders for 3D printing
applications using aluminum scandium alloys has increased. This development creates new possibilities for
manufacturing ligh tweight, high -strength components, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and maritime
industries. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize the way metal components are manufactured, offering
greater design flexibility and efficiency in production processes.”
Scandium Canada is thankful for the contribution of multiple collaborators over the last three years, particularly
McMaster University.
ABOUT SCANDIUM CANADA
Scandium Canada is a Canadian technology metals company focused on the Al Sc (2%) Master Alloy and scandium oxide markets
supported by its Crater Lake scandium and rare earth project in Québec.
For further information please contact:
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Scandium Canada Ltd.
Guy Bourassa
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +1 (514) 360-0571
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Greco
Investor Relations
Phone: +1 (416) 822-6483
Email: [email protected]
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