BLT Files Patent for Ti-6Al-4V-0.25Si Titanium Alloy Powder, Adding Silicon to Enhance High-Temperature Performance
According to information from the National Intellectual Property Administration, BLT has filed a patent titled "Ti-6Al-4V-0.25Si Titanium Alloy Powder for Additive Manufacturing, Preparation Method Thereof, and Titanium Alloy Parts." The powder comprises, by mass percentage, 5.5-6.75% Al, 3.5-4.5% V, and 0.1-0.5% Si. By adding trace amounts of silicon to the conventional Ti-6Al-4V alloy, the patent aims to improve the powder's high-temperature performance and printability. In 2025, BLT reported revenue of RMB 1.852 billion, of which RMB 113 million came from 3D printing raw materials. This patent marks another strategic move for BLT as it transitions from a leading equipment manufacturer to an integrated "equipment + materials" player, further enriching its titanium alloy powder product line.
2026-07-01
Six National Standards for Metal Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace to Take Effect August 1, Covering Full Chain from Powder to Parts, Testing, and Personnel Certification.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration have released six core national standards for metal additive manufacturing, set to take effect on August 1, 2026. The standards span the entire industry chain, including upstream metal powder feedstock, laser-deposited titanium alloy components, quality classification for SLM parts, non-destructive internal cavity inspection, and personnel certification. Notably, GB/T 47094-2026 'Zinc and Zinc Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing' introduces zinc alloy printing powder 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 deposited aerospace titanium components. GB/T 47006-2026 'Quality Classification and Testing Requirements for Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal Parts' is China's first national grade-based standard for 3D-printed metal parts, establishing unified thresholds for defects such as pores and cracks. GB/T 47008-2026 'Industrial Endoscope Inspection Atlas' includes over one hundred standard images of internal cavity defects. Additionally, GB/T 47195-2026 'Technical Specification for Additive Manufacturing of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Aluminum Alloy and Its Composite Parts' will take effect on September 1, 2026.
2026-07-01
Formnext to Host First Defense Summit in November 2026, Focusing on Additive Manufacturing and Defense Supply Chain Resilience
Formnext will hold its inaugural Defense Summit on November 17, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, running concurrently with the main trade fair. Organized by Mesago in partnership with the Additive Manufacturing Defense Network (AMDefNet), the summit will gather representatives from military, government, industry, and academia. AMDefNet founding members highlight that additive manufacturing enables more resilient supply chains, shorter response times, and flexible, demand-driven production—making it a strategic factor in security-related scenarios. Discussions will cover supply chain management, procurement, logistics, training, standardization, and digitalization. The summit is open to EU and NATO member states and will include keynote speeches, expert presentations, and panel discussions. Formnext 2026 has already attracted over 500 exhibitors worldwide.
2026-07-01