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6K Additive Q2 Revenue Hits $7.1M, Up 63% YoY, Driven by Strong Powder Business Growth

2026-07-29

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.

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6K Additive Q2营收710万美元同比增长63%，粉末业务持续放量

美国金属粉末制造商6K Additive 2026年第二季度净营收710万美元，同比增长63%，环比增长14%。粉末业务收入500万美元，环比增长25%（上季度400万），同比增长63%（去年同期310万）。合金业务营收210万美元，上年同期为130万美元。重复订单占总营收90%以上；季度末积压订单1190万美元，环比增长23%；粉末业务新订单环比增长28%。公司同步推进产能扩建，2026年计划投资1100-1200万美元。6K Additive以回收废料为原料生产高性能金属粉末，采用专利UniMelt®等离子体技术，其营收增长反映了国防与航空航天领域对本土化、可持续金属粉末的结构性需求。

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