** Shares of Titomic TTT.AX rise as much as 7.1% to A$0.3, logging their biggest intraday pct gain since June 30
** Bell Potter initiates coverage of metal additive manufacturer with "buy" rating
** Says it believes Titomic's cold spray technology gives co advantage in additive manufacturing for defence, aerospace and natural resources markets
** Says Titomic's U.S. pivot and management with deep defence sector experience should see co capitalise on growing defence spending globally
** Expects more updates relating to TTT's participation in U.S. defence programmes, new commercial agreements and non-dilutive government-backed funding
** Stock up more than 50% YTD
(Reporting by Sneha Kumar in Bengaluru)
((Sneha.kumar@thomsonreuters.com;))