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MPW was founded in 2017 by John E. Barnes and Christopher Aldridge , veterans of the aerospace and defense markets with profound knowledge of additive manufacturing and powder production. Their experience in the space drove them to think about powder production in a revolutionary new way resulting in the patent pending MPW process which produces tailorable powders in a wide variety of alloys. It represents the first true invention in powder manufacturing in over 50 years.
The company hit success early with awarded contracts from the Department of Energy and APRA-E via UC Davis and Carnegie Melon University.
Successful initial demonstrations of MPW’s DirectPowder™ have been completed in multiple additive manufacturing processes including Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Cold Spray.
The company hit success early with awarded contracts from the Department of Energy and APRA-E via UC Davis and Carnegie Melon University.
Successful initial demonstrations of MPW’s DirectPowder™ have been completed in multiple additive manufacturing processes including Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Cold Spray.
Overview
Location
United States, Pennsylvania, Sewickley
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2017
Mentions in press and media 6
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| Jun 18, 2025 | Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 Advances as a Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem | Neighborhood 91 in Pittsburgh is actively expanding as a comprehensive site that integrates multiple stages of the additive manufacturing (AM) supply chain. Located near Pittsburgh International Airport, the development is overseen by the n... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | K-Tig's Bold Move: Acquiring Metal Powder Works Amid Economic Growth | In a world where innovation meets necessity, K-Tig, an Australian rapid welding technology company, is making waves. The company is set to acquire Metal Powder Works (MPW), a U.S.-based firm renowned for its cutting-edge metal powder produc... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | K-Tig to acquire award-winning firm Metal Powder Works and raise upto $10m in IPO | Australian rapid welding technology company K-Tig is acquiring award winning U.S.-based metal powder production firm Metal Powder Works (MPW). According to aumanufacturing, the deal comes as the Australian company works through voluntary ad... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | New 3D printing hires at ADDMAN, Fabrisonic, Evolve, facilities at Neighborhood 91 and more | Welcome to the latest edition of our 3D printing jobs and career moves update for the additive manufacturing sector. If you are looking for a new position in the industry, we keep our 3D Printing job board updated with the latest positions.... |
| Neighborhood 91 Breaks Ground on New Building to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Campus | Neighborhood 91 (N91), the advanced manufacturing campus at Pittsburgh International Airport, is expanding with a new 108,000-square-foot building intended to attract additional businesses and jobs to southwestern Pennsylvania. Officials br... |
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FAQ about Metal Powder Works
When was Metal Powder Works founded?
Metal Powder Works was founded in 2017.
What has the press written about Metal Powder Works?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Metal Powder Works, among them “Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 Advances as a Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem” (Jun 18, 2025) and “K-Tig's Bold Move: Acquiring Metal Powder Works Amid Economic Growth” (Mar 6, 2025).
Is Metal Powder Works still active?
Yes, Metal Powder Works is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 19, 2025.