6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and chief within the sustainable manufacturing of metals, has initiated a major funding program, involving the US Division of Protection, that may broaden its present capability and add to its rising capabilities for steel processing. The greater than $50 million program is being supported by a $23.4 million grant award by way of the Workplace of the Assistant Secretary for Industrial Base Coverage, by way of its Manufacturing Functionality Growth and Funding Prioritization (MCEIP) directorate.
The settlement, entered into below Protection Manufacturing Act (DPA) Title III authorities, will assist 6K Additive enhance capabilities to upcycle high-grade metals, together with titanium, nickel and refractory metals, utilized in alloys for plane structural parts, turbine engine blades, rocket engines, radar methods, and lots of different important protection purposes. Along with doubling capability, this system will allow growth in scrap sorting, segregating, and processing, in addition to the manufacturing of powder and remelt ingot to extend home mill product capability functionality. The funding will assist 6K Additive’s effort in facility renovation, expertise acquisition, gear set up, and engineering that are core to this total program.
6K’s proprietary upscaling processes leverage ample home sources of steel feedstock to incorporate end-of-life parts, machine store swarf, and scrap from manufacturing processes resembling casting and forging. With MCEIP’s assist, 6K expects to broaden its capabilities and obtain full-rate manufacturing at its Burgettstown, PA facility by the tip of 2026.
Frank Roberts, President of 6K Additive commented, “Our nation’s nationwide safety depends closely on supplies used throughout quite a few purposes and controlling the provision chain from inside the borders of the US is paramount. We’re excited to announce this essential growth program which boosts our capabilities to assist our protection and industrial buyer base. The $23.4 million award from the DoD is a testomony to the capabilities of 6K Additive for upcycling probably the most important metals and alloys. No group has the historical past, expertise, infrastructure or potential 6K Additive has in upcycling supplies like titanium, nickel superalloys and refractory metals. We’re honored to be chosen for the award and acknowledge the DoD’s belief in our group.”
