K-TIG Limited announce that it has been awarded a research project under the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). The NSRP is a collaborative program of the major U.S. naval shipyards, sponsored by the Naval Sea Systems Command which manages the procurement and delivery of ships to the U.S. Navy. The Program's continuing mission is to reduce costs associated with U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair and to share innovation IP across its members.

K-TIG is the project lead and joining in this exciting project are Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) and The Edison Welding Institute (EWI). Additionally, NAVSEA and Naval Special Warfare Center, Carderock Division, will participate in the evaluation of K-TIG. The term of the research project is 12 months and due to complete in January 2024.

Under the research project K-TIG will receive approximately USD 70,000 by way of research funding. K-TIG will supply welding services and process protocols under the research project.