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Continuum Powders

MaterialsHouston, USAFounded 2015· One of 1019 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

A company that has developed a mobile foundry system (GREYhound) to recycle scrap metal into high-quality powder for additive manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Jon Cozens
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$36M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
Ara Partners

Technology & Products

Key Products

OptiPowder line: M247LC, Ni718, Ni625 (nickel alloys), Ti64 Gr23/Gr5 (titanium), C964/C715 (copper-nickel), CoCr F75, NiCu 400, SS17-4PH; plus Custom Foundry Runtime (CFR), a specialty/small-batch alloy development service launched June 2026.

Technological Advantage

Continuum's patented technology allows for the production of a wide variety of metal powders from scrap, offering greater flexibility and sustainability than traditional powder manufacturers. Their focus on a circular economy is a significant differentiator in the market.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

To provide sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance metal powders by recycling scrap metal, thereby reducing the carbon footprint and supply chain complexities associated with traditional powder production.

How They Differentiate

Continuum Powders differentiates itself through its patented single-step scrap-to-powder process and its focus on creating a decentralized, sustainable supply chain. While competitors like 6K also focus on recycling, Continuum's GREYhound system represents a unique technological approach to on-site or near-site material production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies in the aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors that utilize metal additive manufacturing.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense, Industrial, Automotive

Competitors

6K, Velo3D, EOS

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company has recently rebranded, appointed a new CEO, and opened a new global headquarters and manufacturing facility, all of which point to a period of significant growth and expansion.

Major Milestones

Rebranded from MolyWorks to Continuum Powders in June 2024., Appointed Rob Higby as CEO in June 2024., Opened a new global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas., Established a production facility in Singapore., Appointed Jon Cozens as CEO on April 30, 2026.

Notable Customers

Defense sector (implied by DMC 2026 exhibition), marine and energy sectors (for copper-nickel alloys).

https://www.continuumpowders.com

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AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
2
Granted
1
Families
2

Leading domains: material (2), process (2)

Filings by year: 2025: 1 · 2023: 1

  1. Method For Manufacturing Metal Alloys And Metal Powders20260085886 · US
  2. Load lock system and method for manufacturing metal alloys and metal powder12510297 · US

Funding rounds

  • Venture Round$36M2022-11-17Lead: Ara Partners · Source: Crunchbase

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Continuum Powders operates a mobile foundry system, the GREYhound, that converts scrap metal directly into powder for additive manufacturing. This approach targets a persistent inefficiency in metal AM: the high cost and carbon footprint of virgin powder production. By processing scrap at or near the source, the company reduces transportation emissions and material waste, positioning itself as a sustainability-focused alternative to traditional powder atomizers.

The core technology is a patented single-step scrap-to-powder process housed in the GREYhound unit. This system can produce a range of reclaimed alloys, including OptiPowder C715 and C964 copper-nickel grades, Ni718, and Ti-6Al-4V. Unlike batch recycling methods that require multiple processing stages, the GREYhound aims to streamline the loop from scrap to feedstock in a single, deployable platform.

Target customers include aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial firms that use metal LPBF or DED processes. The company has partnerships with Siemens Energy, Velo3D, and Renishaw, and its copper-nickel alloys serve marine and energy applications. A production facility in Singapore and a new Houston headquarters support regional supply for defense and industrial clients.

Continuum's competitive moat rests on its decentralized, mobile recycling model, which differs from centralized recyclers like 6K. The open question is whether the GREYhound's output can consistently match the particle size distribution and flowability of virgin powders for demanding aerospace and medical applications. With $36M in funding from Ara Partners and a recent rebranding under CEO Rob Higby, the company is scaling its circular-economy thesis in a market still dominated by linear supply chains.