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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.
The Path to Fully Circular Metal Manufacturing Starts at Formnext 2025
Meet Continuum at Formnext 2025: circular metal manufacturing with reclaimed, certified alloys atomized into production-grade powder.
From Powder to Power: Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Unlocking Gas Turbine Engine Production
As additive manufacturing advances, it’s transforming how gas turbine engines are built. Continuum Powders’ AM-ready M247 enables manufacturers to design and produce next-generation turbine components faster, more efficiently, and with greater design freedom.
Raw Material Volatility: Navigating Instability in the Metals Market
Raw material volatility threatens the stability of AM supply chains—from unpredictable pricing to sporadic availability. Continuum mitigates this risk by transforming reclaimed, aerospace-grade metals into consistent, high-quality powders.
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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 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.
Continuum Powders and INDO-MIM Inc Achieve Qualification of Ni718 for Binder Jet Production
Testing delivered >98% theoretical density, 74–79 HR15N hardness, & controlled carbon (0.013–0.014%). The milestone advances U.S. binder-jet capability for high-value components using domestically produced, lower-impact powders.
AmPd Labs and Continuum Powders Achieve Binder Jet Breakthrough with Nickel M247 Superalloy
AmPd Labs and Continuum Powders have qualified OptiPowder M247—a nickel superalloy, traditionally limited to casting—for metal binder jetting, on Desktop Metal Systems for end-use products. Read to explore partnership.
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.