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Material Matters
Explore the latest trends, innovations, and insights in metal powder technology and sustainable manufacturing. Material Matters dives into industry-leading topics like advanced manufacturing, circular economic principles, and cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of aerospace, automotive, defense, and more.
Expanding the Copper-Nickel Toolbox for Harsh-Environment Additive Manufacturing
Continuum supplies certified metal powders for demanding AM and thermal processes, and partners with customers to source, develop, or cut custom alloys and PSDs aligned to their program and price targets.
Why Custom Alloys Are Becoming Essential for AM and How Teams Can Start Now
Custom alloys are quickly becoming the backbone of production-grade AM. Learn why off-the-shelf materials often fall short, and how we partner with OEMs to design application-specific metal powders.
The Hidden Cost of Metal Scrap and Why OEMs Need a Circular Feedstock Strategy Now
Metal scrap isn’t just a waste stream, it’s a stranded asset. This article uncovers the true cost of storing and managing scrap, plus how OEMs can convert high-grade scrap into traceable, reclaimed powder.
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Press Spotlight
Explore our press releases for updates on innovative technologies, partnerships, industry achievements, and more as we continue to lead the way in sustainable metal powder solutions.
Continuum Powders Expands Alloy Portfolio with New High-Conductivity CuNi 70/30 Powders for Marine, Energy, and Industrial Applications
Continuum has introduced two new high-conductivity CuNi 70/30 powders, OptiPowder C715 and C964, engineered for corrosion resistance, thermal and electrical performance, and reliable additive mfg.
Continuum Powders Welcomes Christine Furstoss to Its Board of Advisors
Bringing more than three decades of experience in materials engineering, and advanced manufacturing, Christine will help guide Continuum’s strategy as it scales for critical industries worldwide.
Continuum Unveils Next-Generation Direct Powder Feeder to Dramatically Reduce Material Waste in Advanced Manufacturing
Continuum unveils next-gen Direct Powder Feeder, enabling unused AM powder to be reclaimed+fed directly back into atomization no intermediate consolidation. Result: dramatically reduced waste, faster processing, & preserved material integrity.
Technical Resources
See how Continuum is driving efficiency and sustainability in metal powder manufacturing. Explore real-world results, technical insights, and proven solutions.
Powder Without Limits: How to Work with Continuum Powders
Work with Continuum to source certified, production-ready metal powders. From Greyhound M2P atomization and OptiVantage quality to tolling and global logistics, we deliver performance, consistency, and assurance—end-to-end.
Unlocking M247 for Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing
Download Continuum’s eBook on M247 for binder jet additive manufacturing. Learn how OptiPowder M247—produced via Greyhound M2P using 100% reclaimed feedstock—enables binder-jet qualification, tackles declining casting capacity, and delivers AM-ready powder.
Precision Powders for Advanced Suppressor Manufacturing
Discover how aerospace & defense manufacturers are using certified recycled metal powders to reduce emissions, lower costs, and stabilize supply chains—without compromising quality or performance. Download the eBook to learn more.
Case Studies
Proven Performance: OptiPowder Ni718 Qualified on Renishaw Metal AM Systems
Discover how Continuum’s OptiPowder Ni718 met Renishaw’s rigorous standards, delivering high strength, consistency, and sustainability for metal AM
Unlock High-Performance Superalloy Binder Jet Printing with Continuum Powders and Desktop Metal
Continuum Powders has achieved a major milestone as the first provider of 100% reclaimed metal powders qualified for use with Desktop Metal’s X25Pro binder jet 3D printer.
Continuum Powders Overview
Continuum Powders has achieved a major milestone as the first provider of 100% reclaimed metal powders qualified for use with Desktop Metal’s X25Pro binder jet 3D printer.