6K Additive Secures US$1.95 Million U.S. Defense Contract to Strengthen Strategic Metals Supply
6K Additive (ASX: 6KA) has been awarded a US$1.95 million Phase II contract from a U.S. defense agency to support development of a domestic supply chain for critical strategic metals. The 18-month program focuses on converting U.S.-sourced scrap materials—including nickel, titanium, tungsten, and niobium—into high-value metal powders used in additive manufacturing and defense applications.
The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign imports of critical materials by leveraging 6K Additive’s proprietary technologies, including its UniMelt platform and specialised post-processing capabilities. These technologies enable the transformation of scrap metals and end-of-life components into premium spherical powders suitable for advanced manufacturing.
The project will work toward demonstrating an automated sorting prototype and producing certified batches of tungsten, titanium and niobium powders. The program builds on earlier defense-supported initiatives and forms part of broader efforts to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience and defense readiness.
Government support for the company’s technology platform has expanded in recent years, including grants and programs supporting the conversion of strategic metal scrap into advanced additive manufacturing materials.
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6K Additive Secures US$1.95 Million U.S. Defense Contract to Strengthen Strategic Metals Supply
6K Additive (ASX: 6KA) has been awarded a US$1.95 million Phase II contract from a U.S. defense agency to support development of a domestic supply chain for critical strategic metals. The 18-month program focuses on converting U.S.-sourced scrap materials—including nickel, titanium, tungsten, and niobium—into high-value metal powders used in additive manufacturing and defense applications.
The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign imports of critical materials by leveraging 6K Additive’s proprietary technologies, including its UniMelt platform and specialised post-processing capabilities. These technologies enable the transformation of scrap metals and end-of-life components into premium spherical powders suitable for advanced manufacturing.
The project will work toward demonstrating an automated sorting prototype and producing certified batches of tungsten, titanium and niobium powders. The program builds on earlier defense-supported initiatives and forms part of broader efforts to strengthen U.S. industrial resilience and defense readiness.
Government support for the company’s technology platform has expanded in recent years, including grants and programs supporting the conversion of strategic metal scrap into advanced additive manufacturing materials.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au