6K Additive
6K Lands $82M for Batteries and 3D Printing Powders in Series E Round
6K, the Massachusetts-based parent company of 6K Energy and 6K Additive, has secured $82 million in the opening of its Series E round, with the round planned to close out…
America Makes Selects 6K Additive for $6M Niobium 3D Printing Project
America Makes, the Manufacturing USA institute based in Youngstown, Ohio, has selected 6K Additive for the $6 million Powder Alloy Development of Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) Project, targeting the use of…
Boston’s Additive Edge: Where 6K’s Plasma Sparks a Revolution
Advanced technology meets visionary ambition at 6K‘s headquarters in Boston. What began as a small startup rooted in MIT‘s plasma research has now evolved into a company transforming industries with…
RTX and America Makes Tap 6K Additive for Sustainable Metal 3D Printing R&D
Back in January, Manufacturing USA institute America Makes awarded the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) and the University of Arizona (UA) $1.2 million for the Environmental Additive Research for Tomorrow’s…
RAPID + TCT 2024: a 3D Printing Industry Oasis in the Heart of an Urban Wasteland
Los Angeles, the worst city on Earth, is a bold choice for the location of an additive manufacturing (AM) industry event. RAPID + TCT 2024 was sited inside the LA…
Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure
Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) in New York City is my favorite AM industry event. Now, I work for the company that puts on the show, so I’m sure I would…
AMS 2024: A New Era of 3D Printing Unfolds in New York
The annual Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) summit has once again opened its doors in New York City. This year’s event, AMS 2024, has already begun delivering a mix of insights…
What Does the Future Hold for Metal AM Production: Insights from the 6K Additive Survey
Introduction The rapidly evolving field of metal 3D printing stands at a crossroads, with the industry seeking to expand material capabilities while embracing sustainability. Additive Manufacturing Research and 6K Additive…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 13, 2024: OEM Certification, 3D Printed Dentures, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re talking about metal 3D printing and certifications, 3D printed dentures, freeform optics, and 3D printed swan eggs. Read on for all the details!…
Metal AM in 2023 Survey: A Free Resource to Drive Industry Expansion
In an era where digital manufacturing technologies are rapidly evolving, the “Metal AM in 2023 Survey: How do we expand production in Metal Additive Manufacturing Survey” stands out as a…
2023’s Top 5 Space 3D Printing Stories
In 2024, space exploration will reach new heights with a significant focus on lunar missions. The year will see the highly anticipated Artemis II mission, a milestone in NASA’s Artemis…
Printing Money Episode 13: Recent 3D Printing Transactions with Arno Held, AM Ventures
Happy holidays to our esteemed Printing Money listeners. Alex re-joins for this episode, and we also welcome back Arno Held from AM Ventures. There have been a number of thought provoking 3DP/AM transactions…
DoD Awards 6K Additive $23.4 Million to Upcycle Scrap into High-Grade 3D Printing Powders
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded 6K Additive, the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM), $23.4 million to expand its capacity for upcycling metal scrap…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: November 19, 2023
Things are slowing down this week, but we still have a few webinars to tell you about. Read on for all the details! 3D Printing News Unpeeled Our Executive Editor…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: November 12, 2023
If you’re fully recovered from formnext already, may we suggest some more 3D printing events, and webinars, for this coming week? There will be plenty of opportunities to learn the…
Print the Future: A Deep Dive into 3D Aerospace Tech with Agile & 6K Additive’s Webinar
In an era where innovation soars beyond the skies, 6K Additive and Agile Space Industries have aligned their expertise through a partnership to upgrade aerospace engineering and sustainable manufacturing. This…
Metal 3D Printing Company 6K Additive Acquires Global Metal Powders
6K Additive, the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM), has acquired Global Metal Powders (GMP), a supplier of metal powders based in the Pittsburgh suburb of New…
6K Additive & AMR Chart the Metal AM Terrain with Latest Survey
In the dynamic landscape of additive manufacturing (AM), metal AM is a formidable pillar of innovation. From the intricate designs of aerospace to the life-saving advancements in the medical sector,…
US Army Awards 6K Additive Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Metal 3D Printing Powders
6K Additive has received a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) order from the US Army Contracting Command. Intended to support the activities of US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) — probably…
Agile Space and 6K Additive Partner to Advance Space Tech with Superalloy 3D Printing
In a significant move within the evolving landscape of 3D printing for space applications, Agile Space Industries and 6K Additive join forces to propel space technology. The duo plans to…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 13, 2023: Tungsten Powder, Car Interior Design, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll tell you about the awards a 3D printing company won, a partnership for tungsten powder, 3D printed interior car design, and 3D printed…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 8, 2023: 3D Printed eVTOL Parts, Prosthetics Access, & More
We’re starting with maritime 3D printing news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to construction. There are several collaborations and partnerships to report on in regards…
6K Additive and RICOH Announce Advances in Medical 3D Printing at Rapid + TCT
The RAPID + TCT event has finished its 2023 run, but not before 6K Additive and RICOH made significant announcements related to medical 3D printing. 6K Additive announced its partnership…
3D Systems Announces Partnerships with 6K and TE Connectivity
Additive manufacturing (AM) sector leader 3D Systems has announced two new partnerships, each involving another American manufacturing company. One of the partnerships, with TE Connectivity — a major producer of…
