Continuum Powders’ OptiPowder Ni718 enabled for US production readiness
INDO-MIM’s qualification will expand US-based access to the high-performance superalloy
INDO-MIM Inc. has qualified Continuum Powders’ OptiPowder Ni718 for production on HP Metal Jet binder jet systems, making the high-performance nickel alloy powder ready for advanced applications, including defense and suppressor components.
Optimized for LPBF and compatible with EBM and binder jetting workflows, the qualification enables US-based customers access to repeatable, scalable production.
INDO-MIM, a metal injection molding and additive manufacturing service provider, will utilize its manufacturing infrastructure and application expertise to support US-based production of a range of components using Ni718.
Continuum produces its OptiPowder range using its proprietary M2P Gas Atomization System, an advanced plasma-based process that transforms reclaimed metal revert streams into high-quality spherical powder in a single step.
The result is a precipitation-hardened superalloy that provides sustained high-temperature strength, stress-rupture resistance, cryogenic stability, and oxidation resistance, ideal for applications across industries such as aerospace, power generation, automotive, oil & gas, and emerging energy systems. In recent benchmark tests, it produced sintered components with density levels exceeding 98% of theoretical.
“INDO-MIM’s qualification of OptiPowder Ni718 on HP Metal Jet systems is exactly the kind of production-forward validation the market needs,” stated Rob Higby, CEO of Continuum Powders. “It reinforces that customers can access a proven manufacturing partner in the U.S. and a dependable Ni718 powder supply — while also benefiting from Continuum’s reclaimed materials approach and quality framework.”
“This is about readiness and customer access,” added Jag Holla, Senior Vice President of Marketing, INDO-MIM. “With this qualification, INDO-MIM is prepared to support customers looking to move quickly into production on HP Metal Jet — particularly for components that demand Ni718 performance and consistent, repeatable manufacturing.”
