Home - Continuum Powders and Mastrex Team Up to Validate Metal Powders for LPBF Systems Materials Continuum Powders and Mastrex Team Up to Validate Metal Powders for LPBF Systems Aura Moreno 2 days ago 0 Continuum Powders , a metal powder producer for additive manufacturing (AM), and Mastrex , which builds laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems, have partnered to test, tune processing parameters, and validate Continuum’s powders on Mastrex’s MX series machines. The goal of this partnership is to shorten the path from choosing a powder to running it reliably on the shop floor. Materials and Validation Work The initial focus covers cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 stainless steel, with nickel-based superalloys and copper-nickel alloys expected to join the program as it grows. The two companies are examining how each powder behaves during processing, how consistent the resulting builds are, and how the finished material performs, with the intent of handing customers a set of proven starting parameters and technical data rather than leaving them to work that out from scratch. Continuum, which makes its powders through its Greyhound M2P (melt to powder) recycling platform, pointed to the difficulty customers face in adopting new materials with confidence as a central obstacle to broader AM uptake. “By working closely with Mastrex from the beginning, we’re helping create a more seamless path from material selection and process development to successful production,” said Jon Cozens, CEO of Continuum Powders. “Ultimately, our shared goal is to give customers greater confidence in the complete manufacturing solution, not just the powder.” Mastrex, which pairs its LPBF hardware with parameter development, application support, installation, and training, said the collaboration reflects its customers’ needs. “Customers are looking for complete manufacturing solutions, not disconnected pieces of the process,” said Ilay Fridland, Partner at Mastrex. “Collaborating closely with Continuum allows us to optimize materials alongside our LPBF platforms, helping customers adopt new applications with greater confidence while reducing development effort.” As more materials move through validation and qualification, Continuum and Mastrex plan to publish updates, application data, and customer results from the program. Manufacturers who want to test Continuum powders on a Mastrex LPBF platform can reach out to either company to discuss sample builds, parameter development, and application-specific testing. The Greyhound Melt to Powder (M2P) Platform. Photo via Continuum Powders. Where Continuum and Mastrex Fit in a Crowded Field The Continuum-Mastrex partnership sits within a broader push to remove the guesswork customers face when moving a new metal powder onto an LPBF machine.