6K Additive

MaterialsNorth Andover, Massachusetts, USAFounded 2017

6K Additive specializes in producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing, including titanium, nickel, copper, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, and refractory metal powders.

CEO / Founder
Frank Roberts
Team Size
Approximately 100 employees
Stage
Operational and expanding product offerings
Total Funding
$51M
Latest Round
Series C ($51M, reported in 2021)
Key Investors
["Albemarle","Exelon","Equinor","Hanon Systems","Volta Energy Technologies"]

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Titanium powders","Nickel powders","Copper powders","Stainless steel powders","Aluminium alloys","Refractory metal powders"]

Technological Advantage

Reduces energy usage significantly (up to 90% for nickel-based alloys and 75% for titanium alloys) while minimizing carbon emissions and enabling contamination-free production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and energy storage industries

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace","Defense","Automotive","Medical","Battery Storage","Renewable Energy"]

Competitors

["Carpenter Technology Corporation","Sandvik Additive Manufacturing","GE Additive"]