6K

6K’s UniMelt® microwave plasma produces advanced materials for additive manufacturing and battery storage

General Information
Industries
Industrial, Manufacturing
Funding Stage
Grant
Product Stage
-
Business Model
-
Company Overview
Founded
2014
Employees
197
Location
North Andover, United States
Website
6K - Company Details
6K is a company specializing in the production of advanced materials for additive manufacturing and battery storage through its UniMelt® microwave plasma technology. This innovative approach is aimed at replacing traditional, environmentally unfriendly processes, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective solution. The company's UniMelt technology stands out in the additive manufacturing sector by utilizing materials like CNC scrap to create premium powder with close to 100% yield, thus saving energy and drastically reducing waste. Additionally, in the battery materials sector, UniMelt's process proves to be significantly more efficient and sustainable, producing material in just 1-2 seconds, generating zero hazardous waste, and achieving substantial reductions in water and power usage, as well as CO2 emissions.

6K, founded in 2014, is headquartered in the United States. In its most recent funding round, the company secured a $50.00M grant investment from the US Department of Energy on 13 December 2023. With its cutting-edge technology and potential for disrupting established industries, 6K presents an attractive opportunity for investors looking to support sustainable, innovative solutions in advanced materials production.