HUNTSVILLE, AL, Jan 28, 2026 – Titomic has appointed Jim Chilton to its strategic advisory group (SAG) as it expands operations in the United States. The appointment adds aerospace, defense and space expertise to support the company’s coatings and manufacturing technologies.
Jim Chilton spent nearly four decades at Boeing in senior leadership roles across aerospace and defense programs. Recently, he served as senior vice president and senior adviser to Boeing Defense, Space & Security. He previously led Boeing Defense’s space & launch division, overseeing the International Space Station, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), CST-100 Starliner, government and commercial satellite systems and Boeing’s role in United Launch Alliance. Chilton also served as president of Network & Space Systems.
Jim Chilton serves on the board of trustees of the International Academy of Astronautics in the engineering sciences section. He has also held roles with the International Astronautical Federation and other nonprofit boards. Chilton holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, a Master’s degree from the Florida Institute of Technology, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Titomic’s CEO and managing director, Jim Simpson, said: “Jim’s leadership, technical depth, and strategic insight will be invaluable as we scale Titomic’s global presence and advance next-generation manufacturing solutions.”
Source: Titomic
About Titomic
Titomic Limited, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mount Waverley, Victoria, is an Australian publicly listed company specializing in industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing. The company’s proprietary Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology uses cold spray techniques to build or repair metal parts without melting, enabling efficient production of wear-resistant coatings, structural repairs, and high-performance components. Titomic serves a range of sectors including aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, oil and gas, mining, and automotive. Its offerings include large-scale additive manufacturing systems, coating and repair services, and custom manufacturing solutions. With regional operations in the U.S. and Europe, the company provides global support for its technologies, including R&D, technical services, and system integration. Titomic continues to invest in its platform to address industry needs and expand its role in additive manufacturing.