On-Demand Atomization Access
for Advanced Manufacturing Programs
A structured approach to alloy development, trials, and controlled production - built on Continuum's Patented Greyhound Platform
Introducing Custom Foundry Runtime (CFR)
Custom Foundry Runtime or CFR is designed to support customers working on new alloys, modified chemistries, process validation, or small-batch production programs where learning, iteration, and control matter more than headline throughput.
Instead of forcing every program into an output-based pricing model, CFR gives customers structured access to our best-in-class gas atomization foundry. The result is increased value for your feedstock, better cost visibility early in a program, more flexibility in how runs are designed, and a more disciplined path from development to production.
Where CFR creates the most value
CFR is built for programs that need flexibility. It supports customers who want to evaluate new material pathways, validate manufacturability, or run controlled production without having to justify a large output commitment on day one.
Alloy development without output pressure:
Teams can iterate on new or modified chemistries without structuring the program around per-kilogram yield assumptions.
Small-batch access for specialty materials:
CFR makes room for niche, difficult, or lower-volume programs that larger atomization providers may not have time to support.
A better path for high-value feedstocks:
When feedstock carries more value than commodity scrap, runtime-based access can unlock meaningfully better ROI.
A practical bridge to production:
Programs can begin as controlled trials and evolve into repeatable production runs under the same commercial framework.
Precious metal blends
CFR also creates a compelling path for precious metal blend programs. Because Greyhound access is structured for small-batch, controlled runs, customers can pursue higher-value alloy development and specialty production work that may not be practical in conventional atomization models.
That matters because many of these programs are too specialized or too small to attract attention in output-driven environments. With CFR, customers have a way to evaluate precious metal blends and other premium material systems that might otherwise be sold off at scrap value. In many cases, that can unlock substantially more value from the material stream than traditional scrap recovery alone.
How It Works
Customers provide feedstock, and Continuum executes atomization on the Greyhound platform within a defined runtime window. Program structure, inputs, and expectations are aligned upfront to ensure consistency across execution.
Output volumes vary depending on alloy and process conditions, but typical ranges include:
~100 kg/day:
For complex, multi-variant, or constrained trials.
Up to ~500 kg/day:
For favorable alloys and stable production setups.
This range allows teams to plan effectively while maintaining flexibility during execution.
Customer
Feedback
Greyhound
Platform
Output
Powder
Built for Predictability and Control
CFR is designed to bring structure to a process that has traditionally been highly customized. Each program is aligned upfront to ensure clarity around inputs, expectations, and outcomes.
Optional services, such as precision sieve cuts, can be incorporated based on program needs.
Customer-provided feedstock in a defined form factor (5” × 5” × 5”, ~9 kg), Pre-alloyed powders
Atomization performed on a best-efforts basis, with yield dependent on alloy and process conditions
Full-fraction powder returned unless optional sieve cuts are specified
Trial pricing structure, with production pricing established after evaluation
Operational Guardrails
Every CFR engagement is supported by internal alignment across Sales, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure consistency and execution discipline.This approach reduces variability, minimizes scope creep, and ensures a more predictable experience for both teams
Review
All programs are reviewed prior to quotation to validate scope and expectations
Runtime
Runtime is clearly defined as machine time—not per-kilogram or per-day output
Alignment
Program objectives, constraints, and success criteria are aligned upfront
Designed for Real-World Programs
CFR is built to support a range of advanced manufacturing needs, including:
Alloy Development:
Rapid iteration of new or modified chemistries without output-based pricing constrainments.
Process Validation & Trials:
Controlled runs to evaluate performance, parameters, and manufacturability.
Controlled Production Runs:
Structured, repeatable programs that bridge development into production.
Why CFR
By shifting from output-based pricing to runtime-based access, CFR provides:
- Greater cost predictability early in programs
- Increased flexibility in how runs are structured
- Stronger alignment between objectives and execution
- A clear path from development to production
