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By DE Editors  

December 1, 2023

6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. reports that its titanium powder (Ti-6AL-4V) has been independently certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Global Services, a global third-party auditing and certification organization, for achieving a minimum 95% post-consumer recycled titanium content. The SCS Recycled Content Certification evaluates products made from pre-consumer or post-consumer material diverted from the waste stream. This certification measures the percentage of recycled content for the purpose of making an accurate claim in the marketplace.

"We are thrilled that our commitment to sustainability has been recognized by a leading organization such as SCS Global Services through their certification process. We're seeing a big increase from customers asking for not only data, but third-party validation from their suppliers regarding sustainability and having a recognized certification from a global sustainability organization like SCS is exactly the type of confirmation they are seeking," says Frank Roberts, president of 6K Additive.

6K Additive is a producer of additive manufacturing powder made from sustainable sources and offers a full suite of premium powder, including nickel, titanium, copper, stainless steel, aluminum alloys and refractory metals such as tungsten, niobium and rhenium. The company leverages its UniMelt production-scale microwave plasma process to spheroidize metal powders while controlling the chemistry and porosity of the final product with no contamination and high throughput production capabilities.

Companies interested in working with 6K Additive regarding their specific powder requirements are urged to visit 6K Additive's website.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

 
 

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