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Honeywell Qualifies 6K Additive’s Nickel 718 for 3D Printed Aerospace & Defense Parts
6K Additive is renowned for manufacturing sustainable additive manufacturing (AM) powder, and offers a wide portfolio of premium metal and alloy powders that include titanium, copper, stainless steel, and nickel,…
RAPID TCT 2025: Spring in the Paris of the Midwest
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that whomever coined the phrase Detroit: Paris of the Midwest, had not spent a lot of time in Paris…
GE Aerospace’s $1B U.S. Investment & the Return of Reshoring
In spite of, or partially due to, the mind games being played related to tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on trading partners, major corporations are investing in U.S. manufacturing….
energize.am Consortium Aims to Reinvent and Reshore Energy Supply Chains via 3D Printing
If the past half-decade has taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruptions can shake the foundation of the global economy. The year 2020, in particular, witnessed the most dramatic…
Printing Money Episode 23: Additive Manufacturing Deal Analysis with Alex Kingsbury
Episode 23 is here, and it’s chock-full. Alex Kingsbury, nLIGHT Market Development Manager and, not to mention, co-creator of the Printing Money podcast, re-joins Danny and the result is 60…
5 Stages to True Scale: Make Your Own Fleet of Metal 3D Printers
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is now approaching true scale, where manufacturing is happening at volume. Critical parts, including millions of implants and thousands of rocket propulsion units, are being…
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…
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…
Seurat Qualifies Low-carbon Stainless Steel from 6K for Metal 3D Printing
Just a few days ago, I wrote that Velo3D’s qualification of Continuum’s recycled powder could “spark a trend toward qualifying every single powder in recycled form for use in machines…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 10, 2024: Awards, Automated Powder Transfer, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, 6K was recognized on the Global Cleantech 100 list for the second year running, while 6K Energy won a prestigious award. Trumpf is introducing…
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…
US Department of Energy Awards 6K Energy $50M for Construction of Battery Material Plant
6K Energy, the sibling company of 6K Additive, has been awarded $50 million from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. The funds will…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 16, 2023: Certification, Fuel Cells, Microalgae Ink, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re kicking things off with business, as former Waymo legal executive David Tressler joins 6K as its Chief Legal Officer. Moving on, MakerVerse received…
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…
Stellantis Ventures Invests €100M in 6K, Lyten, and 9 Other Firms for Sustainable Mobility
Last year, multinational automotive powerhouse Stellantis launched its venture capital arm, Stellantis Ventures, to further its green mobility goals. Furnished with an initial fund of €300 million, Stellantis Ventures targets…
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…
3D Printing Webinar & Event Roundup: February 12, 2023
There are plenty of webinar and event options this week, starting with the hybrid 3DEXPERIENCE World, being held both online and in-person in Nashville. Webinars this week include offerings from…
Essentium Names New Executives As 3D Printing Industry Shakes up Managing Roles
In the last months, a growing number of additive manufacturing (AM) companies have announced adding new top-level executives and board members to their teams to meet set business goals and…
6K’s White Paper Examines Metal 3D Printing Powders Market
In 2022, 6K and SmarTech Analysis released a new white paper titled “Metal Additive Goes Full Scale: The Future of the Metal Additive Powder Materials Market,” recognizing the impact the…
Behind 6K’s White Paper on Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing
Massachusetts-based plasma technology company 6K released a white paper last October detailing the future of the metal powder market for additive manufacturing (AM). The study evaluates how metal powder suppliers…
A First-Timer’s “Definitive” Guide to Surviving Formnext
Believe it or not, this year was my very first time attending the additive manufacturing (AM) industry powerhouse event known as formnext, which has been held in Germany for eight…
Formnext 2022: 3D Printing News Roundup
While additive construction is being deployed at this very moment to aid in a military conflict between India and China, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry is focused on Germany. We’ll see how…
On the Ground at 6K Additive as it Doubles Metal 3D Printing Powder Manufacturing
6K Inc. produces high-quality, sustainable materials for customers in demanding industries, like aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, renewable energy, and more. Its proprietary UniMelt microwave plasma production system produces these unique…
