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What We Found at Formnext 2023

New metal processes, new possibilities for existing processes, the next step for copper and more. Here is a summary drawing on all our reporting from November’s event.

A Green Stream of Critical Materials

6K Energy has created a sustainable process to produce new battery components, leveraging both domestic and recycled feedstock.

Innovation is Revving Up: ‘Manufacturing Explorers’ Season 3

Buckle up and join Max and Travis as they talk about the thrills of visiting innovative automotive companies in the premiere of their third and final season of “Manufacturing Explorers,” an IMTS+ original series.

6K Additive, Agile Space Industries Partner to Advance Moon Mission

6K Additive’s Nickel 625 powder is being qualified for use in Agile’s A2200 engine to leverage additive manufacturing for engine lightweighting while also delivering tremendous power.

Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target: AM Radio #37

Assessing 3D printing as a sustainable manufacturing method is a complex problem. Dr. Tim Simpson and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss current research and future opportunities on AM Radio.

Fraunhofer ILT, 6K Additive Partner on AM Life Cycle Assessment

The study conducted at the labs of Fraunhofer ILT analyzes an additively manufactured industrial component that includes the environmental impact from powder, printing and postprocessing.

6K Additive Plans to Double Powder Manufacturing Capacity, Expand Feedstock Preparation Facilities

The expansion will increase its facility by 35,000 square feet and add as many as 35 new employees.

6K Additive Receives Sustainability Award

The Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) presented the Environmental Sustainability Research Award to 6K Additive based on its UniMelt powder manufacturing process.

Company Completes First Life Cycle Assessment for 6K Additive Process

The independent analysis shows 6K Additive’s UniMelt process uses 91% less energy with a 92% reduction in carbon emissions over traditional methods for nickel production.

6K Additive Partners With Incodema3D for Powder Supply, Recycling

6K Additive says its nickel alloy 625 powder surpassed every quality measure in tests performed by Incodema3D.

6K Receives Innovation Grant for Battery Production

The state grant will fund the purchase of one new UniMelt system, a technology designed by 6K that will be used to produce metal powders used in AM and battery material production.

Can the U.S. Become Self-Sufficient in Aerospace Alloy Metal Powders?

6K’s technology can upcycle titanium and nickel-alloy parts into additive manufacturing powder. Here is how the circular economy helps national security.

Morf3D, 6K Additive Qualifying Metal Powders for Aerospace Customers

6K Additive’s sustainably produced powders will be qualified for full industrialization and high-volume production.

6K Additive Acquires Specialty Metallurgical Products

Acquisition expands product portfolio for metal alloys business for aerospace, automotive and medical industries.

6K Additive, Freemelt Collaborate on Refractory Metal Powder

Partnership enables new material options for customers working on aerospace, hypersonic and medical applications that require high-performing material properties.

Getting to a Circular Model for Metal Powders Makes AM More Sustainable

6K’s UniMelt process offers efficiency and control in the production of metal powders for additive manufacturing. But more than that, it is a home for unused and oversized powder, metal scrap and more that can close the loop on metals.

8 Cool Parts from Formnext 2019: The Cool Parts Show #6

Editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson attended Formnext 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. Here are 8 cool 3D printed parts spotted on the show floor.