BLT Files Patent for Ti-6Al-4V-0.25Si Titanium Alloy Powder, Adding Silicon to Optimize High-Temperature Performance
According to information from the China National Intellectual Property Administration, BLT has filed a patent titled 'Ti-6Al-4V-0.25Si Titanium Alloy Powder for Additive Manufacturing and Its Preparation Method, and Titanium Alloy Parts.' By mass percentage, the powder contains 5.5–6.75% Al, 3.5–4.5% V, and 0.1–0.5% Si. By adding trace amounts of silicon to the traditional Ti-6Al-4V alloy, the patent aims to improve the powder's high-temperature performance and printability. In 2025, BLT reported total revenue of RMB 1.852 billion, with revenue from 3D printing raw materials reaching RMB 113 million. This patent represents another strategic move by BLT to extend from being a leader in equipment manufacturing to offering integrated 'equipment + materials,' further enriching its titanium alloy powder product line.
2026-07-01
Six National Standards for Aerospace Metal Additive Manufacturing to Take Effect August 1, Covering Full Chain from Powders to Parts, Testing, and Personnel Qualification
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration have issued six core national standards for metal additive manufacturing, set to take effect on August 1, 2026. The standards cover the entire industrial chain, including upstream metal powder raw materials, laser-deposited titanium alloy components, quality classification of SLM-produced parts, non-destructive testing of internal cavities, and practitioner qualifications. Notably, GB/T 47094-2026 'Zinc and Zinc Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing' brings zinc alloy powders into the national standard system for the first time. GB/T 47005-2026 'Technical Specification for Laser Directed Energy Deposition of Titanium Alloy Parts' fills a domestic gap in standardizing large-format deposition titanium aerospace components. GB/T 47006-2026 'Quality Classification and Testing Requirements for Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal Parts' serves as China’s first national standard for 3D-printed metal part grading, establishing unified red-line defect criteria for porosity and cracks. GB/T 47008-2026 'Industrial Endoscope Inspection Atlas' includes over one hundred standard reference images of internal cavity defects. Additionally, GB/T 47195-2026 'Additive Manufacturing – Technical Specification for Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Aluminum Alloy and Its Composite Parts' will take effect on September 1, 2026.
2026-07-01
Formnext 2026 to Launch Inaugural Defense Summit in November, Focusing on Additive Manufacturing and Defense Supply Chain Resilience
Formnext will hold its first-ever Defense Summit on November 17, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, concurrent with the main exhibition. Organized by Mesago in collaboration with the Additive Manufacturing Defense Network (AMDefNet), the summit highlights additive manufacturing as a strategic enabler for resilient supply chains, shorter response times, and flexible, demand-driven production in security-related contexts. The event will bring together representatives from the military, government, industry, and academia to discuss topics such as supply chain management, procurement, logistics, training, standardization, and digitalization. Open to EU and NATO member states, the summit will feature keynote speeches, expert presentations, and panel discussions. Formnext 2026 has already attracted over 500 exhibitors globally.
2026-07-01