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6K Additive Acquires Uniformity Labs Atomizer to Fill Nickel-Based Powder Supply Gap
2026-06-22
U.S. metal powder manufacturer 6K Additive has acquired a metal powder atomizer from the now-defunct Uniformity Labs. The system, which has been operating in Hayward, California for over a year, provides a stable source of nickel-based alloy powders, filling a gap in 6K's portfolio that previously focused on reactive materials such as titanium, tantalum, niobium, and C103. While the atomizer itself achieves approximately 50% atomization yield on premium powders, combining it with 6K's UniMelt process allows for the reprocessing of scrap and off-size feedstock, approaching nearly 100% overall yield. This acquisition supports 6K's large-scale expansion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, with capacity expected to rise from 200 tonnes per year to 800 tonnes per year by the end of 2026, and an additional 200 tonnes per year by 2028.
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6K Additive收购Uniformity Labs雾化器，补齐镍基粉末供应短板
美国金属粉末制造商6K Additive从倒闭的Uniformity Labs手中收购一台金属粉末雾化器，该设备已在加州海沃德运行一年有余，为镍基合金粉末提供了稳定来源，补齐了其在钛、钽、铌、C103等活性材料之外的镍基粉末版图。雾化器本身“优级收得率”约50%，但结合6K的UniMelt工艺可处理回收料和不合规粒径原料，可接近100%收得率。此次收购支持了6K在宾夕法尼亚州伯吉斯敦的大规模扩产计划，预计2026年底产能将从200吨/年提升至800吨/年，2028年再增加200吨/年。