Continuum Powders Boosts Output at Houston Facility
The company increased production of metal powders by up to 140 percent following facility upgrades.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Continuum Powders has significantly ramped up its nickel and titanium powder production at its Houston facility. The manufacturer improved yields and productivity through enhanced process control and automation.
Why it matters
These production gains are designed to increase capacity and operational flexibility at the site. The expansion aims to support growing customer demand for high-performance metal powders.
Productivity for Ni718 powder increased by 140 percent, while saleable yield for Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 powder improved 2.5-fold. The Houston facility is currently undergoing a 7,000-square-foot expansion.
The players
Continuum Powders
Continuum Powders is a manufacturer that specializes in producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and industrial applications.
The details
Production improvements were achieved by optimizing equipment utilization and automating core melting and pouring processes. These changes have stabilized operations as the company prepares to add a third foundry to its existing fleet of two operational units.
Timeline
Q1 2026 marked the start of the period for reported productivity and yield gains.
The improvements in Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 powder yield occurred over the past six months.
Continuum Powders announced these production and technology milestones on October 15, 2026.
Platform details will be shared at Formnext 2026 from November 17-20, 2026.
The third Greyhound Gen III foundry is expected to enter operation in Q1 2027.
Market Landscape
The upgrades at the Houston facility follow a pattern set by the company's ongoing implementation of the Greyhound atomization platform. This expansion positions the firm to meet rising industrial requirements for specialized metal alloys.
Increased production capacity at the Houston plant helps ensure a steadier supply of metal powders for industrial customers. This reliability supports long-term planning for businesses that depend on these materials for their supply chains.
The takeaway
Optimizing existing workflows through automation can lead to substantial gains in manufacturing efficiency without requiring immediate facility expansion. Focusing on process stability helps companies better scale operations to meet future production targets.
What happens next
The company is scheduled to share additional details regarding its Greyhound atomization platform at the Formnext 2026 exhibition held from November 17-20, 2026. A third Greyhound Gen III foundry is slated to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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