Continuum Powders recycles nearly one ton of nickel superalloy scrap per week for Siemens Energy
Continuum Powders, Houston, Texas, USA, announced that it has successfully recycled nearly one ton per week of nickel superalloy scrap from a Siemens Energy facility over the last five months of 2024. The reclaimed superalloy, totalling 16,182 kg, is comprised of rare earth minerals and the next step in the process will be to test the reintegration of these materials into Siemens Energy’s supply chain.
This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Rob Higby, CEO of Continuum Powders. “By prioritising efficient recycling and high-quality production, we are helping industry leaders reduce their environmental impact and build supply chain resiliency.”
By transforming waste into valuable materials through its proprietary Greyhound M2P plasma atomisation process, Continuum Powders is working to eliminate the need for energy-intensive traditional recycling methods, minimise landfill waste, and drive the circular metal economy.
The scrap came from Siemens Energy’s facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the company services equipment for power generation (e.g. gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.) Using its Greyhound M2P process, Continuum reverted unused engine components into high-quality, nickel-based metal powders tailored to meet the stringent standards of industries such as aerospace, defence, and energy.
“Our goal is to recycle scrap materials into high-quality metal powders for reuse in Additive Manufacturing because when we minimise waste and boost circular manufacturing, it makes us a stronger player in the energy sector,” said Rich Voorberg, president of Siemens Energy in North America.
This ongoing partnership aims to establish a new standard for sustainable manufacturing by demonstrating that advanced recycling technology can produce high-performance materials while enhancing supply chains and reducing carbon emissions. The process not only minimises energy consumption, transportation, and material handling but also serves as a cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional recycling methods.
“Our recycling and powder production capabilities prove that innovative solutions can deliver significant environmental and economic value while meeting the most demanding industry requirements,” said Michael Brennen, Sales Director at Continuum Powders.
