6K Additive reports 72% growth in metal powder revenue in Q3 2026
6K Additive, Inc., based in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, USA, has reported growing demand for its metal powders in its quarterly activities report for the period ended 30 September 2026. Powder order intake increased 43% quarter-on-quarter to $12.3 million, while powder revenue rose 72% year-on-year to $5.5 million.
The company manufactures metal powders for Additive Manufacturing and alloy additions for the aluminium industry. Its UniMelt technology converts revert materials, including used powder, into spherical metal powders such as titanium, nickel and refractory metals.
Nickel powder revenue increased 50% quarter-on-quarter, driven by demand from defence customers, contract manufacturers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company’s total order backlog reached $18.1 million, up 52% from the previous quarter.
During Q3, 6K Additive secured a long-term supply agreement with Addman, covering a 30-month programme for Alloy 718 powder valued at between $8.1 million and $10.8 million. The agreement includes dedicated stocking support and closed-loop revert recycling.
The company also reported progress on its manufacturing capacity expansion in Burgettstown, where the precast structure housing its UniMelt bays is nearing completion. Initial commissioning of the powder expansion is expected in late Q4 2026, with production ramp-up planned for Q1 2027.Following the quarter, 6K Additive finalised a $27.4 million loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to support the expansion of its US manufacturing operations.
