Jiangsu Mengda New Energy Materials Initiates EIA for 6,500 t/y Metal Powder Project
Jiangsu Mengda New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. has launched the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its 'Annual Output of 6,500 Tons of Metal Powder Project' in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. As a high-tech enterprise focusing on new energy materials and metal powders, its parent company's 'Mengda' brand metal powders are widely used in cemented carbide, 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 Processing Device for Improving Sphericity of 3D Printing Metal Powders.' The project will further expand China's metal powder production capacity, supporting upstream material supply for additive manufacturing.
2026-07-29
Fortastra and Hadrian Partner to Explore Additive Manufacturing for Satellite Programs
U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Fortastra has signed a memorandum of understanding with advanced manufacturing company Hadrian to explore the use of additive manufacturing, including 3D printing, in spacecraft development programs. Fortastra designs and operates highly maneuverable spacecraft for safe in-orbit operations. Hadrian will provide precision machining and additive manufacturing capabilities, while Fortastra contributes expertise in space hardware qualification. The two companies will jointly evaluate additive manufacturing processes such as metal and polymer 3D printing, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting, as well as subtractive methods including 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 and costs while enhancing performance for the U.S. Space Force and intelligence community. Hadrian established a dedicated additive manufacturing division earlier this year to provide scaled production services for defense clients.
2026-07-29
6K Additive Q2 Revenue Hits $7.1M, Up 63% YoY, Driven by Strong Powder Business Growth
U.S. metal powder manufacturer 6K Additive reported net revenue of $7.1 million for Q2 2026, a 63% increase year-over-year and a 14% sequential increase from the prior quarter. Powder business revenue reached $5 million, up 25% sequentially from $4 million last quarter and 63% YoY from $3.1 million in the same period last year. Alloy business revenue was $2.1 million, compared to $1.3 million a year ago. Repeat orders accounted for over 90% of total revenue, with a backlog of $11.9 million at quarter-end, up 23% sequentially. New orders for powder increased 28% quarter-over-quarter. The company is concurrently expanding production capacity, with planned investments of $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 a structural demand for localized, sustainable metal powders in the defense and aerospace sectors.
2026-07-29