When material costs and sustainability targets collide, closed-loop solutions win. That’s why precision manufacturer Knust-Godwin partnered with Continuum Powders to turn end-of-life Ni718 components from a major oil & gas customer into new, high-quality additive powder—skipping the scrap bin and the volatility of virgin supply.

What made the difference

• Reclaim → Re-atomize (M2P): Continuum’s Melt-to-Powder (M2P) platform converts alloyed waste into fresh, production-grade powder in a single step—cutting extraction, energy use, and emissions.
• Meets demanding specs: Parts printed with OptiPowder Ni718 achieved strength, ductility, & low-temperature impact performance meeting or exceeding ASTM limits 
• Production ready: Using Renishaw RenAM 500Q, Knust-Godwin manufactured new Ni718 components that maintained the precision and performance required in oil & gas service
• Operational efficiency: A practical circular workflow that reduces waste, stabilizes cost, and integrates cleanly with existing AM operations

Customer perspective
Knust-Godwin’s VP of Technology, Michael Corliss, notes Continuum “consistently delivers the highest quality powders,” and that pairing quality with sustainability and Powder-as-a-Service makes Continuum their de-facto provider.