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6K Additive

6K Additive is the 6K Inc division that produces additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

6K Additive is one of the three divisions of 6K Inc, alongside 6K Energy and 6K Next. It produces additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources. 6K Inc describes its additive manufacturing work as creating premium powders from certified millings and turnings, leveraging sustainable input streams and producing only the sizes needed, creating no future waste. The parent company's proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma processing system is described as a disruptive technology that significantly lowers environmental impact with far less energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional material manufacturing processes.

History

6K Additive is one of the three divisions of 6K Inc, alongside 6K Energy and 6K Next. 6K Energy focuses on the production of sustainable and domestically produced battery materials used in electric vehicles and grid storage, while 6K Next concentrates on future growth sectors. 6K Additive produces additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources. The parent company 6K Inc states that for additive manufacturing it can create premium powders from certified millings and turnings, leveraging sustainable input streams and producing only at the sizes needed, creating no future waste. 6K Inc utilizes its proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma processing system, described as a disruptive technology that significantly lowers environmental impact with far less energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to other conventional material manufacturing processes.

Products and positioning

Sustainable production of advanced materials for additive manufacturing

  • Additive manufacturing powders

    Powders made from sustainable sources, produced by the 6K Additive division.

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