Jiangsu Mengda New Energy Materials Initiates Environmental Review for 6,500-Ton Metal Powder Project
Jiangsu Mengda New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. has initiated the environmental impact assessment for a '6,500-ton annual metal powder project' located in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. Mengda New Energy is a high-tech enterprise specializing in new energy materials and metal powders. Its parent company's 'Mengda' series metal powders are widely used in cemented carbides, powder metallurgy (PM/MIM), electronic components, diamond tools, and new energy sectors. The company has recently filed several 3D printing-related patents, including 'A Mixing Device Based on Metal Powder 3D Printing' and 'A Treatment Device for Improving Sphericity of 3D Printing Metal Powders.' The advancement of this project will further expand domestic metal powder production capacity, bolstering the supply of upstream materials for additive manufacturing.
2026-07-29
Fortastra and Hadrian Partner to Explore Additive Manufacturing in Satellite Projects
U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Fortastra has signed a memorandum of understanding with advanced manufacturing firm Hadrian to explore the application of advanced manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, in spacecraft development programs. Fortastra designs and operates highly maneuverable spacecraft for in-orbit security. Hadrian will provide precision machining and additive manufacturing capabilities, while Fortastra contributes expertise in space hardware qualification. The two parties will jointly evaluate additive manufacturing processes such as metal and polymer 3D printing, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting, as well as subtractive methods like precision CNC machining, electrical discharge machining, and laser cutting. Hadrian will participate in design reviews, offering design-for-manufacturability reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments. The collaboration aims to reduce lead times, lower costs, and enhance performance for the U.S. Space Force and intelligence community. Hadrian established a dedicated additive manufacturing division earlier this year to deliver scaled production services to defense customers.
2026-07-29
6K Additive Q2 Revenue Hits $7.1M, Up 63% YoY, as Powder Business Continues to Scale
U.S. metal powder manufacturer 6K Additive reported net revenue of $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 63% year-over-year increase and a 14% sequential rise. Powder business revenue reached $5.0 million, up 25% from the previous quarter ($4.0 million) and 63% from the same period last year ($3.1 million). Alloy business revenue totaled $2.1 million, compared to $1.3 million in Q2 2025. Repeat orders accounted for over 90% of total revenue; backlog at quarter-end stood at $11.9 million, up 23% sequentially, while new orders for powder grew 28% quarter-over-quarter. The company is concurrently expanding production capacity, planning to invest $11–$12 million in 2026. 6K Additive produces high-performance metal powders from recycled scrap using its patented UniMelt® plasma technology, and its revenue growth reflects structural demand for localized, sustainable metal powders in the defense and aerospace sectors.
2026-07-29