Continuum Powders
A company that has developed a mobile foundry system (GREYhound) to recycle scrap metal into high-quality powder for additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Rob Higby
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $36M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Ara Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
OptiPowder C715 and C964 (copper-nickel alloys), Ni718, Ti-6Al-4V (reclaimed metal AM powders).
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."]
Notable Customers
Defense sector (implied by DMC 2026 exhibition), marine and energy sectors (for copper-nickel alloys).
Recent coverage of Continuum Powders
- Continuum Powders will showcase its portfolio of reclaimed and recertified metal powders at the Defense Manufacturing Conference in Orlando, Florida, from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
- Continuum Powders has released OptiPowder C715 and C964, new copper-nickel alloys made from 100% recycled feedstock for marine and energy use.