Knust-Godwin relies on recycled metal powders from Continuum Powders

Sustainability and efficiency are becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing industry. In this context, Knust-Godwin, a company known for its precision manufacturing, has made a strategic decision: In future, it will rely on recycled metal powders from the supplier Continuum Powders to meet the requirements of a major customer in the oil and gas industry.

The need arose when a major customer of Knust-Godwin was faced with a significant amount of discarded Ni718 components. These highly specialized nickel alloys, which are used in demanding applications, require a cost-effective and sustainable solution for recycling. After a comprehensive market analysis, Knust-Godwin selected Continuum Powders, whose recycled metal powders met the project’s stringent requirements.

“Continuum is doing things that no other metal powders company can currently do when it comes to complete lifecycle management of consumable metal parts,” stated Rob Higby, chief executive officer of Continuum Powders. “With the incredible advancements we’ve made in converting worn parts into new metal powders, it no longer makes sense to simply scrap those parts and purchase metal powders made from virgin metals.”

Continuum Powders’ key advantage lies in its proprietary Greyhound M2P platform, which enables a one-step recycling process. With this process, Knust-Godwin was able to not only efficiently recycle the end-of-life parts, but also manufacture new parts using the Renishaw RenAM500Q 3D printer.

“Continuum Powders consecutively proved to have the highest quality powders on the market—equal to or above that of all other manufacturers,” stated Michael Corliss of Knust-Godwin. “When you combine that level of quality with the level of sustainability they offer and their Powder as a Service offering – it makes them our de facto go-to provider.”

This partnership illustrates how recycled materials and innovative 3D printing technologies are increasingly gaining a foothold in the industry to reduce costs while minimizing environmental impact. The collaboration between Knust-Godwin and Continuum Powders could serve as a model for future additive manufacturing projects.