6K Additive CCO, Nick Pflugh caught up with Manufacturing Sustainability at RAPID + TCT to discuss how 6K Additive leverages their UniMelt® microwave plasma technology to produce sustainable metal powders for AM. Nick touches on some of the key advantages of 6K Additive's production process including the use of recycled revert feedstock and the ability to produce metal powders with much lower carbon emissions and energy than the traditional process. Watch the video here: https://hubs.la/Q02N8_C-0 #6KAdditive #SustainableMetalPowder #MANSUS #RAPID2024
6K
Chemical Manufacturing
North Andover, Massachusetts 7,866 followers
6K’s UniMelt® microwave plasma produces advanced materials for additive manufacturing and battery storage
About us
6K’s UniMelt® microwave plasma develops advanced materials across a wide spectrum of markets including metal powders for additive manufacturing and advanced materials for battery storage. It’s positioned to replace today’s traditional processes, which are environmentally unfriendly. 6K overcomes these limitations, delivering a significantly lower cost, more sustainable approach. In additive manufacturing, the UniMelt utilizes materials like CNC scrap and turns it into premium powder. With close to 100% yield, energy is saved and waste eliminated throughout the process. Competing technologies create 70-75% scrap and are forced to either send it to landfill or put it back into the supply chain, increasing energy and carbon waste dramatically. It’s a similar story with battery materials. Traditional processes generate large amounts of pollutants, consume huge quantities of water, use energy-intensive processes and take 2-3 days for production. The UniMelt produces material in 1-2 seconds, produces zero hazardous waste, achieves a 6X reduction in water usage, and a 3x reduction in power usage and CO2 emissions.
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http://www.6Kinc.com
External link for 6K
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- North Andover, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Microwave based plasma system, Market applications-Additive Mfg, LED, QD, Batteries, Thermal Barrier Coatings, Advanced Materials production-micron and nano size, Production/Processing of -Oxides, Nitrides, Borides, Metal and Metal Alloys, Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders, Battery Materials, Recycling Battery Materials, and Refractory powders
Locations
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Primary
25 Commerce Way
Suite 1
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, US
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541 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, Pennsylvania 15021`, US
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25 Commerce Way, Suite 6
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, US
Employees at 6K
Updates
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IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show is only a few weeks away so be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 11th at 1:15 PM-2:10 PM to hear 6K Additive President, Frank Roberts present on “Alleviating Supply Chain Pressures for Titanium and Nickel Production for Aerospace, Defense and Automotive Industries”. Learn more about 6K Additive: https://hubs.la/Q02N3ybh0 #6KAdditive #MetalPowder #RefractoryMetals #SphericalPowder #AngularPowder
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6K Additive has been selected by America Makes alongside project leader, Castheon for its $6M Powder Alloy Development of Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) project, funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The PADAM program specifically targets the cost-efficiency and performance enhancement of Nb C-103 powder feedstock by qualifying an extended particle size distribution (PSD) for both laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) and directed energy deposition (DED) methods. This project is expected to improve material availability and decrease the cost for C-103 by expanding the supply base and utilizing a broader range of PSD. Read the full press release: https://hubs.la/Q02MM1180
6K Additive Awarded Major Project for Additive Manufacturing Powder Alloy Development for C-103
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6K is #hiring a new role on the 6K Energy team that supports our material development and characterization functions. This opportunity is for a Chemical Process Operator in North Andover, Massachusetts. Apply today or share with someone who may be a great fit. Hiring team: John Colwell and Amy Carter, SHRM-SCP Learn more about 6K Careers: https://lnkd.in/eJ4PPkCp
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Thank you, Vanesa M. Listek, for spending time at our 6K headquarters and sharing with the world what we are doing here to make manufacturing more sustainable!
On a recent trip to Boston, Vanesa M. Listek visited the headquarters of 6K, which is transforming industries with its innovative UniMelt microwave plasma system, and leads the charge to make manufacturing cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable. Its technology sets new standards in #3Dprinting by achieving near-perfect yields in metal powder production.
Boston's Additive Edge: Where 6K's Plasma Sparks a Revolution - 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
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Swing by booth #4000 to speak with our experts about how 6K Energy is using a microwave plasma technology to produce IRA compliant battery material at a fraction of the cost.
The biggest and best advanced battery and EV technology expo in the country is returning with 1,150+ suppliers to display their batteries, motors, inverters, charging and testing systems, and other products. Get early bird pricing and save $300 when you book your #TheBatteryShow & #EVTechExpo passes today! Discount pricing ends August 30th. 🔗 https://utm.io/LPLI #batterytechnology #energystorage #batteries
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6K Additive's Chief Commercial Officer, Nick Pflugh met with engineering.com at RAPID + TCT to discuss how 6K Additive refractory powders and copper alloys are of interest in the automotive industry. Fast forward to 1:45 to listen to Nick: https://hubs.ly/Q02LW5-n0 #6KAdditive #MetalPowder #RefractoryMetals #SustainableMetalPowder
How additive manufacturing is impacting the automotive industry, from large players to custom shops - Engineering.com
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A new opportunity is available supporting 6K’s accounting and finance organization. We're #hiring a new Accounting Sr. Manager in North Andover, Massachusetts. Apply today or share with someone who may be a great fit. Hiring team: Mike Giorgetti, CPA and Amy Carter, SHRM-SCP Learn more about 6K Careers: https://lnkd.in/eJ4PPkCp
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In Foresight Management’s recent life cycle assessment of 6K Additive's metal powder production process, their findings showed that our UniMelt® microwave-based plasma technology significantly reduces the environmental impacts of metal power manufacturing including carbon emissions and energy usage. Learn more by watching the on-demand webinar: https://hubs.la/Q02K_nnG0 #AdditiveManufacturing #SustainableManufacturing #CarbonEmissions #6KAdditive
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6K Energy’s UniMelt® technology can produce almost any lithium-ion battery material including NMC, LFP, LLZO, LNMO, LMO, LTO, and silicon anode. Come by our booth at The Battery Show North America this October 7-10 in Detroit, Michigan to learn more about how we are producing battery materials faster, cleaner, and at a lower cost. Connect with us: https://hubs.la/Q02K_mFM0 #6KEnergy #TheBatteryShow #EVTechExpo
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