6K Additive Taps Manufacturing Veteran as COO to Scale Defense, Aerospace Powder Production
Event summary
- Brandon Davis, a manufacturing executive with 20+ years of experience, appointed COO of 6K Additive effective May 5, 2026.
- Davis will oversee global operations across six facilities, reporting directly to CEO Frank Roberts.
- Formerly VP of Dexter Axle's $500M Components Division, where he reduced TCIR from 2.0 to 0.13 and increased EBITDA by 20%.
- 6K Additive produces high-performance metal powders for aerospace, defense, medical, and energy sectors using proprietary UniMelt® technology.
The big picture
6K Additive's appointment of Brandon Davis as COO underscores its push to streamline operations and scale production of critical metal powders for defense and aerospace. The move comes as demand for sustainable, domestically sourced materials intensifies, with Davis's background in high-stakes manufacturing environments positioning him to optimize 6K's operational footprint. The company's focus on automation and safety-first practices aligns with broader industry trends toward efficiency and regulatory compliance in high-performance materials.
What we're watching
- Operational Scaling
- How Davis's track record in safety and efficiency improvements will translate to 6K Additive's multi-site manufacturing network.
- Automation Acceleration
- The pace at which 6K Additive can integrate automation to meet growing demand in high-performance sectors.
- Defense Sector Expansion
- Whether 6K Additive can sustain its growth trajectory in defense applications amid increasing global competition.