Titanium Technology S.L. is a Spanish company addressing the persistent challenge of biofouling, which is the natural accumulation of marine organisms on submerged surfaces. This buildup can lead to decreased performance, operational interruptions, and increased maintenance costs for marine assets. The firm’s core offering is TiTech, a proprietary technology that leverages electrochemistry to create biofouling-free titanium surfaces. By applying specific electrical signals to titanium, the technology creates an environment where the initial biofilm layer struggles to form, thus preventing the subsequent growth of larger organisms. The company’s primary B2B involves the design, development, and commercialization of solutions based on titanium and its electrochemical properties. Titanium Technology operates on a licensing model, making its patented TiTech system available to various industries. Its client base spans the maritime, heat exchange, and marine renewable energy sectors. Applications include protecting ship hulls, propellers, sea chests, heat exchangers, and the components of offshore wind turbines and tidal power installations. The technology aims to reduce fuel consumption, repair costs, and extend the lifespan of marine components. Beyond the maritime industry, the company is exploring applications in sectors like irrigation. The management team consists of Alejandro Samaniego as CEO/CTO, Marco Fernández as CFO, Salvador Peso as COO, and Mª Antonia FdEZ REID as CCM. The company has received support from the Community of Madrid’s Cheque Innovación program and the CDTI’s Neotec program to validate its technology through laboratory and field studies. Titanium Technology is also focused on making its solutions more accessible by developing advanced manufacturing methods, including an additive manufacturing process that aims to lower the production costs of titanium components. Keywords: biofouling prevention, antifouling technology, marine technology, electrochemistry, titanium surfaces, maritime industry, heat exchanger protection, renewable marine energy, sustainable marine solutions, vessel hull protection, corrosion resistance, maintenance cost reduction, clean technology, nature-based solutions, underwater structures, TiTech, environmental technology, naval efficiency, offshore component protection, sustainable navigation
