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CNPC POWDER Breaks Ground on California Factory to Establish North American 3D Printing Metal Powder Supply Base

2026-05-27 · Impact score: 63

CNPC POWDER has announced that its metal powder factory in California, USA, has entered the full construction phase. The facility spans approximately 5,500 square meters and plans to install 4-6 automated atomization production lines covering mainstream metal powders such as aluminum-based, nickel-based, iron-based, and titanium-based alloys. The first production lines are expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027. This milestone establishes a dual-core production system for CNPC POWDER in China and North America, aiming to localize the additive manufacturing supply chain in the region. The new factory will adopt advanced production technology and strict quality management systems, incorporating a metal powder closed-loop recycling system to realize a green manufacturing model of 'waste → powder reclamation → 3D printing → recycling and reuse.' As the exclusive licensed manufacturer in Asia for APWORKS' Scalmalloy® high-performance aluminum alloy powder, CNPC POWDER will leverage its localized production advantages to provide North American customers in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and other sectors with cost-effective and responsive material solutions.

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中体新材美国加州工厂正式启动，打造北美 3D 打印金属粉末供应基地

中体新材宣布其位于美国加利福尼亚州的金属粉末工厂产线已进入全面建设阶段。该基地占地约5500平方米，规划建设4-6条自动化雾化生产线，覆盖铝基、镍基、铁基、钛基等主流金属粉末，预计2027年第一季度首批产线投产。此举标志着中体新材形成“中国+北美”双核心产能体系，旨在推动北美增材制造供应链本土化。新工厂将采用先进生产技术及严格品质管理体系，并搭载金属粉末闭环回收系统，构建“废料→再生制粉→3D打印→循环再利用”的绿色制造模式。公司作为空客集团APWORKS旗下Scalmalloy®高性能铝合金粉末的亚洲独家授权生产商，将依托本土化生产优势，为北美航空航天、汽车、消费电子等领域客户提供高性价比与快速响应的材料解决方案。

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