6K Additive Secures US$8.1M–10.8M Nickel 718 Supply Deal With ADDMAN
Key Takeaways
- 6K Additive has signed a 30-month long-term supply agreement with ADDMAN Engineering valued at a minimum of US$8.1 million and a maximum of US$10.8 million — contracted revenue with defined floor and ceiling, not a letter of intent.
- ADDMAN is the largest additive manufacturer in North America, serving aerospace, defence, and energy markets, making this a named, mission-critical customer win that validates 6K Additive's powder quality at scale.
- The agreement includes a structured revert buy-back program where 6K Additive reprocesses ADDMAN's used powder via its proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma system, creating a circular supply chain and lowering total cost of ownership for ADDMAN.
- 6K Additive's UniMelt® technology is described as a world-first system capable of converting revert feedstock into premium, highly spherical metal powders — directly aligned with U.S. domestic supply chain priorities in aerospace and defence.
- The framework explicitly provides opportunities for additional business collaboration as demand develops, positioning this as a strategic partnership with potential upside beyond the contracted minimum.
6K Additive secures US$8.1–US$10.8 million Nickel 718 powder supply deal with ADDMAN
6K Additive (ASX: 6KA) has signed a 30-month long-term supply agreement (LTA) with ADDMAN Engineering to supply Nickel 718 alloy powder, with the contract valued at a minimum of US$8.1 million and a maximum of US$10.8 million over the contractual term. The agreement includes dedicated stocking support and a structured revert buy-back program. ADDMAN is the largest additive manufacturer in North America, serving the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors.
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Inside the deal: stocking support, revert buy-back, and a circular supply chain
The agreement covers three core components:
- Nickel 718 powder supply: 6K Additive will supply high-performance Nickel 718 alloy powders to support ADDMAN’s expanding production requirements across aerospace, defence, and energy markets.
- Dedicated stocking support: The agreement establishes stocking arrangements to ensure reliable material availability for ADDMAN’s ongoing production needs.
- Structured revert buy-back program: 6K Additive purchases used (revert) powder from ADDMAN and reprocesses it into new, high-purity powder using its proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma system, creating a circular supply chain.
The framework also provides opportunities for the two companies to collaborate on additional business as demand develops, positioning the agreement as both a contracted revenue stream and a strategic supply chain partnership.
Deven Suthar, COO of ADDMAN
“At ADDMAN, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing, which requires partners like 6K Additive who are equally committed to excellence and innovation… Our relationship with 6K Additive strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance components for critical aerospace, defense, and energy applications while supporting a more efficient and sustainable approach to powder lifecycle management.”
What is Nickel 718, and why does it matter for advanced manufacturing?
Nickel 718 is a high-performance superalloy, a metal engineered to maintain its strength and structural integrity under extreme conditions. It offers exceptional heat resistance, corrosion tolerance, and mechanical strength, making it a material of choice for components used in jet engines, rocket systems, power generation turbines, and defence applications where failure is not an option.
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as metal 3D printing, builds complex components layer by layer from fine metal powder. The quality of that powder directly determines the quality of the finished part. Powder that is not highly spherical, contains voids, or lacks consistency will produce components with unpredictable mechanical properties — unacceptable in aerospace and defence contexts where parts must perform reliably under stress.
Domestically produced powders carry an additional strategic dimension. U.S. defence and aerospace supply chains have increasing incentives to source critical materials from within the country, reducing exposure to foreign supply disruptions. 6K Additive’s UniMelt® system addresses this directly: the announcement describes it as a “world-first” technology capable of converting revert feedstock such as used powder into premium, highly spherical metal powders. That capability means critical materials can stay within the U.S. supply chain rather than being discarded or sourced from offshore suppliers.
Why this contract strengthens 6K Additive’s commercial position
Contracted revenue visibility across 30 months
For investors, the 30-month term represents meaningful forward revenue visibility. This is contracted revenue with defined minimum and maximum values, not a speculative pipeline or a letter of intent.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract term | 30 months |
| Minimum value | US$8.1 million |
| Maximum value | US$10.8 million |
| Customer | ADDMAN Engineering |
| End markets served | Aerospace, defence, energy |
The contracted floor of US$8.1 million provides a baseline that investors can anchor to, while the US$10.8 million ceiling reflects the upside available if ADDMAN draws at maximum volume across the term.
Aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities
The agreement also carries strategic weight beyond its financial value. 6K Additive’s UniMelt® process keeps critical materials within the U.S. supply chain, which aligns with broader domestic advanced manufacturing policy priorities. The revert buy-back structure lowers total cost of ownership for ADDMAN by monetising material that would otherwise be waste, creating a commercially attractive proposition on top of the supply security angle.
ADDMAN’s scale reinforces the contract’s significance. Founded in 2020, the company has grown to become the largest additive manufacturer in North America, with a network of facilities across the United States serving aerospace, defence, energy, and industrial markets. Winning a named, multi-year supply agreement with a customer of that scale signals that 6K Additive’s powder quality meets the demands of mission-critical production.
Frank Roberts, CEO and Managing Director of 6K Additive
“By transforming ADDMAN’s revert into high-performance metal powder, we’re demonstrating that upcycled feedstock can deliver the quality required for demanding additive manufacturing applications… This is a powerful model for resilient, domestic advanced manufacturing.”
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About 6K Additive
6K Additive (ASX: 6KA) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium metal powders, headquartered in Burgettstown, PA, producing materials via its proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma system. The company’s powder portfolio spans Nickel, Titanium, Copper, and refractory metals including Tungsten, Rhenium, Niobium/C103, and Tantalum. Organisations with specialised powder requirements can visit 6KAdditive.com.
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