In late 2024, Continuum Powders recycled nearly one ton of nickel superalloy scrap weekly from Siemens Energy’s Winston-Salem facility. This achievement marks a major step toward circular manufacturing in the energy and metals industries.
Nickel Superalloy Scrap Transformed into High-Grade Powders
Over five months, Continuum Powders reclaimed 16,182 kg of high-value superalloy scrap. These materials include rare earth elements essential for power generation equipment such as gas turbines and generators. By using its proprietary Greyhound M2P plasma atomization process, the company turned waste engine components into high-quality nickel-based powders suitable for Additive Manufacturing.
This recycling effort supports industries like aerospace, defense, and energy, where metal performance standards are exceptionally high. More importantly, this process avoids traditional energy-intensive recycling, which often involves high emissions and significant landfill waste.
Building a Sustainable Supply Chain Through Innovation
“Our goal is to recycle scrap into premium powders,” said Rich Voorberg, President of Siemens Energy in North America. “Minimizing waste strengthens our position in the energy sector.”
According to Rob Higby, CEO of Continuum Powders, this collaboration shows how “efficient recycling and high-quality production can reduce environmental impact and enhance supply chain resiliency.”
Michael Brennen, Sales Director at Continuum Powders, added that their solution “delivers both environmental and economic value without compromising industry standards.”
This partnership sets a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing, demonstrating that advanced recycling technology can meet performance demands while cutting emissions, costs, and resource use.
For more information, visit Continuum Powders.
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