The prototype deposits metal and scaffold powders, then automatically sinters the part in its build crucible. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for December 1, starting at $3,500.
The University of Turku has integrated a Schaeffler Aerosint SPD2.1-B5 recoater with an Aconity MIDI+, enabling research with up to three powders selectively deposited within one layer.
Metal-powder producer 6K Additive reported Q3 2026 revenue of $7.2 million, up 61% year over year, while backlog rose 52% quarter over quarter to $18.1 million.
Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials (VMP) is expanding metal powder capacity and aims to raise exports from about 10% to 50% within five years, with qualification and repeatable quality presenting larger hurdles than headline price.
The metal powder producer priced its Nasdaq offering, with estimated net proceeds of $15.7 million. Further capital requirements remain a concern for 2027.
