6K
Sustainable materials producer using UniMelt microwave plasma for battery materials and metal AM powders
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Saurabh Ullal
- Team Size
- 101-250
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $300M
- Latest Round
- Series E
- Key Investors
- Koch Strategic Platforms, Anzu Partners, Energy Impact Partners, Volta Energy, Albemarle, HG Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
6K Additive (AM powders), 6K Energy (battery cathode materials), UniMelt® platform
Technological Advantage
Microwave plasma atomization, sustainable feedstock, battery + AM materials, domestic US production
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Sustainable production of critical materials using 6000°C microwave plasma technology
How They Differentiate
Sustainable feedstock (including recycled), dual market (batteries + AM), US production
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Battery manufacturers, Metal AM users, EV OEMs
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Aerospace
Competitors
Höganäs, Carpenter Additive, BASF Metal Powders
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
{"doe_grant": "$107M for UniMelt plant", "dod_funding": "$23.4M", "total_funding": "$250M+", "planned_capacity_2025": "3,000 tons per annum", "planned_capacity_2026": "10,000 tons per annum", "series_e_funding_2024": "$82M"}
Major Milestones
Sep 2024: CEO transition from Dr. Aaron Bent to Dr. Saurabh Ullal; Jul 2024: Series E $82M closing; DOE Grant for $107M UniMelt plant; DOD $23.4M funding; 2024: Multiple new distribution partnerships
Notable Customers
U.S. Army (Blanket Purchase Agreement), Defense contractors, Aerospace manufacturers, Battery material producers