i3D Manufacturing (i3D) has acquired Burloak Technologies, expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities and marking a strategic entry into Canada.
By integrating Burloak, i3D says it has expanded its ability to support complex, high-performance applications.
Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Burloak Technologies is widely recognised as one of North America’s leading metal additive manufacturing service providers, delivering integrated solutions for customers in aerospace, defence, space, energy, and other advanced industrial markets. It also runs CNC machining, heat treatment and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) equipment, while also carrying expertise in materials testing and advanced quality systems.
In 2021, Boeing approved Burloak Technologies as a metal 3D printing supplier, with the Canadian outfit delivering aluminium AISi10Mg components to the Boeing BAC 5673 specification.
Burloak is set to continue operating under its existing name, with its existing team and from its existing facility, while serving as a centre of excellence within i3D. This structure, i3D says, will provide Burloak with increased access to resources, investment and collaboration across the broader i3D and BTX Precision (owner of i3D) platform.
Erin Mastroni, President of i3D Manufacturing, said: “Burloak has built a world-class reputation in metal additive manufacturing and materials science. Bringing Burloak into i3D expands our technical depth and gives us additional resources to better support customers developing next-generation, high-performance components.”
Jason Ball, VP & General Manager of Burloak, added: “Burloak’s team, technology, and expertise make this a natural fit. We will continue operating as the organisation our customers trust today, now with greater support and investment to accelerate growth and innovation.”
Rick McIntyre, Group CEO of BTX Precision, offered: “This acquisition strengthens i3D’s leadership in additive manufacturing while marking BTX Precision’s first international expansion. Burloak enhances our ability to support customers with advanced, highly engineered solutions on a global scale.”
