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BLT's Metal 3D Printing Powers Honor's 'Lightning' Robot Hip Joint: One-Piece Aluminum Alloy Design with Integrated Closed Cooling Channels
On August 28, 2026, BLT (Bright Laser Technologies) disclosed that it 3D-printed the aluminum alloy hip joint for Honor's 'Lightning' humanoid robot using metal additive manufacturing. The component features closed cooling channels formed directly within the shell wall thickness, encircling the heat source. This design achieves structural-functional integration of heat exchange and load-bearing elements, balancing lightweighting with thermal management—real-world testing under half-marathon conditions kept the motor core temperature stable at 31–32°C. Manufacturing was carried out on BLT's in-house BLT-S600 system (build volume 650×650×850 mm, configurable with up to 16 lasers). At the Second World Humanoid Robot Games on August 23, Honor's 'Lightning' sprinted 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 m/s. BLT has also showcased robotic parts—including shoulder brackets, sternums, forearms, thighs, and finger joints—at the 2026 World Robot Conference, offering an end-to-end additive manufacturing solution. Value for powder buyers: ① Load-bearing components like humanoid robot hip joints open up new high-volume applications for aluminum alloy powders (AlSi10Mg/high-strength aluminum); ② One-piece forming with conformal cooling channels is becoming the mainstream design for robot joints, driving powder grade demand toward higher strength and lower defect rates; ③ BLT's full-chain case (equipment + materials + process) provides a validation template for domestic aluminum alloy powders entering the robotics supply chain.
2026-08-29US Titanium/Refractory Metal Powder Maker Amaero Files $50M Nasdaq IPO: Securitizing EIGA-Atomized Defense Powder Assets
On August 28, 2026, Amaero, a US producer of titanium and refractory metal powders (currently listed on the ASX under ticker 3DA), filed an S-1 with the SEC to raise up to $50 million in a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker AMRO, with Stifel and Baird serving as joint book-running managers. The company uses EIGA (electrode induction gas atomization) crucible-free technology to produce spherical titanium and refractory metal powders—including niobium, tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, rhenium, zirconium, and titanium alloys—for hypersonic weapons, satellite propulsion, strategic missiles, and aerospace and medical 3D printing. It also manufactures large near-net-shape components via PM-HIP. For the 12 months ended June 30, revenue was $12 million. US domestic capacity stands at approximately 200 tons per year for refractory alloys and 480 tons per year for titanium alloys. On the same day, an extraordinary general meeting approved all resolutions except item 8. Value for powder buyers: ① The securitization of US domestic powder assets is accelerating, with a clear trend toward capitalization of defense powder supply chains; financing-driven capacity expansion will increase domestic supply of titanium and refractory metal powders. ② Hypersonics and satellite propulsion represent the most certain demand growth for refractory metal powders—high-barrier niche segments such as niobium, tungsten, and tantalum powders merit close attention. ③ Amaero's dual US-Australian listing structure highlights strong capital interest in defense powder assets, raising the benchmarking value for domestic (Chinese) refractory metal powder makers seeking financing.
2026-08-29Materialise Q2 Revenue Exceeds €70 Million: Aerospace Soars 40%, Full-Year Profit Guidance Raised
On August 29, 2026, Materialise released its Q2 2026 financial results, with quarterly revenue surpassing €70 million and aerospace business income surging 40% year-over-year. Driven by strong demand from the aerospace and defense sectors, the Manufacturing segment showed significant recovery. Based on the robust Q2 performance, the company has raised its full-year profit guidance for 2026. Value for powder buyers: ① The rebound in manufacturing at a leading printing service provider directly benefits the metal additive manufacturing business line, with metal powder procurement volumes expected to rise accordingly; ② The 40% growth in aerospace confirms the ramp-up of metal 3D-printed parts in aviation, underscoring strong demand for titanium and nickel-based alloy powders; ③ The European market recovery opens a window for domestic powders exporting to Europe.
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