This question was at the centre of the workshop “Understanding the Titanium Value Chain: indispensable for high quality and traceable applications”, organised on 14th October 2026 by the three Horizon Europe projects REPTiS, EuroTITAN and AVANTiS during Euro PM2026, the congress and exhibition organised in Budapest (11-14th October 2026) by the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA).

Bringing together experts from across industry, research and innovation, the workshop explored the opportunities and challenges involved in building a complete European titanium value chain, from raw materials and recycling to advanced powder production and high-performance applications.

The discussions highlighted Europe’s significant strengths: abundant titanium resources, world-class research capabilities, innovative processing technologies and growing demand from sectors such as aerospace, medical devices, energy and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, participants identified key challenges that must be addressed to translate these strengths into a resilient and competitive industrial ecosystem.

Among the main topics discussed were:

• Securing access to titanium raw materials and secondary resources.
• Strengthening recycling and circularity across the value chain.
• Accelerating the scale-up of innovative low-carbon production technologies.
• Improving the competitiveness of European titanium production.
• Supporting investment in industrial deployment and manufacturing capacity.
• Ensuring quality, traceability and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

The workshop outcomes document captures the key messages, recommendations and reflections from the discussions, providing valuable insights for everyone interested in the future of titanium in Europe.

Download the document and discover the priorities identified by experts from across the European titanium community.

We would also like to hear your perspective.

What do you consider the biggest challenge facing the European titanium sector? Which actions should industry, researchers and policymakers prioritise? What opportunities do you see for strengthening Europe’s position in the global titanium market?

Read the workshop outcomes and share your views with the REPTiS project. Your feedback can help shape the ongoing conversation on the future of the European titanium value chain.