6K Additive, a division of 6K, was announced the winner of the AMGTA Environmental Sustainability Research Award at the annual AMGTA members event last night. The award recognizes members who have published directly commissioned research focused on environmental sustainability in additive manufacturing. At this event AMGTA presented awards in three key areas: sustainability research, reporting, […]
6K Additive and Freemelt partner to on refractory metal powder for the Freemelt 3D printer
6K Additive a division of 6K, the leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for additive manufacturing, and Freemelt a high-tech growth company whose open-source 3D printing platform creates new conditions for rapid growth in 3D printing, today jointly announced a strategic partnership to develop and bring to market new materials for their Electron […]
6K Raises $51M for battery material development and expansion of additive manufacturing powders
6K, a leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for energy storage and additive manufacturing powders, announced that it has closed a $51M Series C financing round. With this investment, 6K will complete its Battery Development Center of Excellence, adding 33,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art product development space and doubling its 6K Energy team. […]
6K Additive launches refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing
6K Additive, a division of 6K, a producer of sustainable advanced materials for additive manufacturing and energy storage, announced the commercial availability of refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing. Materials such as tungsten, rhenium, tungsten/rhenium and niobium-based powders used for defense, aerospace and medical industries are sought after materials for high-temperature, high-strength applications. Frank Roberts, […]
U.S. DLA awards 6K nearly $1 M to convert defense scrap into premium additive manufacturing powder
6K and 6K Additive, leading developers of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials, announced it has been awarded a Phase ll SBIR program from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), following the strong success of its Phase I. The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable […]
6K Energy develops small particle size NMC 811 with UniMelt plasma production platform
6K, a leading developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials through its recently launched 6K Energy division, announced that it has developed NMC 811 at 1-3 microns as well as the capability to produce single crystal NMC. The ability to dial in smaller size ranges, desired in the industry but challenging […]
How to recycle machined metal scrap into additive manufacturing powder
Many users of 3D printing/additive manufacturing technology are concerned with its potential impact on the environment. Often the focus is on resin-based prototypes ending up in landfills and taking years to degrade. But other materials also end up as scrap, such as that from machining and similar subtractive processes. Design World · How to recycle […]
Relativity and 6K partner to develop AM rocket parts for space made from sustainable materials
Relativity Space, an autonomous rocket factory and launch services leader for satellites, and 6K, a leading developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials used in additive manufacturing, lithium-ion batteries, and other industrial markets, announced a strategic partnership to prove true sustainability in additive manufacturing production. The partnership is intended to create […]
A sustainable source for metal powders for additive manufacturing
6K, a leading developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials used in additive manufacturing (AM), lithium-ion batteries and other industrial markets, launched AM powders derived from sustainable sources. 6K’s first-of-its-kind process has the ability to convert certified chemistry machined millings, turnings and other recycled feedstock sources into premium AM-ready metal powder. […]