On August 25, 2026, Chinalco Research Institute showcased five high-end material products at the 2026 World Robot Conference. Among them, the additive manufacturing-grade 400 MPa Al-Si alloy powder (high sphericity, low oxygen content, excellent flowability) and 600 MPa Al-Mg alloy powder drew significant industry attention. The 600 MPa Al-Mg alloy powder overcomes the hot-cracking challenge in aluminum alloy additive manufacturing through in-situ generation of nanoscale reinforcing phases, making it suitable for lightweight structural components in aerospace, automotive, and rail transit applications. The 400 MPa Al-Si powder meets the core requirements of powder sphericity and flowability for batch printing. As the national team of the aluminum industry, Chinalco's debut of additive manufacturing powders at the robot conference signals a shift from general-purpose aluminum alloy powders to high-performance specialized grades. The entry of leading aluminum enterprises into the additive powder market is expected to accelerate product segmentation within the aluminum powder system. Value for powder purchasers: ① Hot-cracking in aluminum alloy additive manufacturing is a common industry pain point; if Chinalco's Al-Mg route achieves mass production, it will open up a new market for high-strength aluminum powders. ② Demand for aluminum powders in robotic and lightweight applications is growing, with 400-600 MPa grade aluminum powders being essential for structural components. ③ Monitor how the entry of major aluminum enterprises reshapes the supply landscape and triggers price competition in the aluminum powder market.