California Metals and CNPC Powder partner for sustainable Additive Manufacturing powders
April 8, 2025
California Metals, Newport Beach, California, USA, and CNPC Powder, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, have formed a strategic partnership to supply and distribute sustainable Additive Manufacturing powders made from 100% recycled feedstock.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in creating a more sustainable supply chain for the Additive Manufacturing industry,” said Michael Resl, CEO at California Metals. “By utilising 100% recycled feedstock, we’re helping customers reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality or performance.”
The collaboration combines California Metals’ experience in environmentally responsible metal solutions with CNPC Powder’s experience in metal powder production. The partnership will initially result in two 100% recycled products: AlSi10Mg powder for lightweight, high-strength applications and Ti6Al4V powder offering high strength as well as corrosion and fatigue resistance.
Both powders are said to have comparable performance to virgin powders, whilst offering a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional, environmentally costly manufacturing processes. They have already been successfully applied in various sectors (e.g. aerospace, motorsports, consumer electronics and luxury goods), demonstrating their performance and sustainability benefits.
Kathy Liu, president at CNPC Powder, added, “Our combined expertise allows us to deliver powders that not only meet but exceed industry standards. Our advanced manufacturing facilities and R&D capabilities, coupled with California Metals’ commitment to sustainability, create a powerful offering for the growing Additive Manufacturing market.”
