National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in 3D Printing

RaySecur

Grant in 2022
RaySecur Inc., based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices designed to detect concealed threats, including powders, solids, liquids, and chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive materials. Founded in 2018, the company offers the MailSecur system, which utilizes innovative millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time imaging and threat detection that surpasses traditional X-ray systems. RaySecur’s portable and easy-to-use devices require minimal training for mail screening and can fit in small mailrooms without the need for secure screening areas. Their technology is capable of identifying tiny quantities of substances, making it suitable for use by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide, ensuring the safety of personnel and critical assets.

BlinxeL

Grant in 2022
Blinxel is building the world’s first completely democratic augmented reality content creation platform. Blinxel's dream is to bring augmented reality content creation to the world. We believe that AR will only reach its full potential when the whole world can make content. Right now, Blinxel is building the Blink platform. Anyone can use the Blink system to make fully realistic 3D content using nothing but a low-cost depth camera and a PC or laptop. Once made, the content can be easily uploaded to the cloud and is available to Android and iOS devices around the globe.

Monogram Orthopedics

Grant in 2021
Monogram Orthopaedics is a medical equipment manufacturing company. Monogram Orthopaedics develops a solution architecture for enabling the mass personalization of orthopaedic implants by linking 3D printing and robotics via automated digital image analysis algorithms. They offer a delivery solution for patient-specific load-bearing joint replacements. Monogram Orthopaedics is paving the way for the future of joint replacement surgery.

BioSapien

Grant in 2021
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on creating innovative biodegradable implantable products for oncology applications. The company is developing a 3D-printed drug delivery platform that utilizes a biodegradable mesh to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) directly to tumor sites, thereby minimizing systemic side effects associated with traditional therapies. Their flagship product, the MediChip, is designed to administer FDA-approved high-dose systemic therapies in a localized and sustained manner, enhancing the quality of patient care. Current research is focused on applications for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand the pipeline to include other types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. By targeting drug delivery directly to cancerous tissues, BioSapien aims to improve treatment efficacy while reducing toxicity for patients.

Gencores

Grant in 2021
Gencores focuses on developing advanced materials and technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation and sports. The company manufactures customizable, smart, shock-absorbing helmet inserts designed to reduce the risk of concussion. Additionally, Gencores specializes in composite metamaterials that significantly lower the weight of passenger vehicles and aircraft. By leveraging state-of-the-art robotics, innovative 3D printing techniques, and advanced material science, Gencores aims to enable high-volume production of these metamaterials. This approach not only addresses technical challenges in the transportation and manufacturing sectors but also contributes to making vehicles lighter and more energy-efficient.

Aracari Biosciences

Grant in 2021
Aracari Biosciences specializes in developing advanced 3D Vascularized Micro-Organ platforms aimed at improving the drug discovery process. These platforms enhance the biological authenticity of pre-clinical testing by allowing for real-time imaging of vessel morphology, which facilitates the investigation of lead compound efficacy against tumors in a three-dimensional environment. The technology is designed to adapt to various physiological conditions and can be perfused with fluorophore-tagged dextrans of different molecular weights. This capability assists pharmaceutical companies in making informed decisions and accelerates the development of new drugs.

TCPoly

Grant in 2021
TCPoly, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials aimed at enhancing the thermal management of electronic devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. Notably, TCPoly developed Ice9TM Flex, a thermally conductive 3D printing filament that is widely used in industries such as heat exchangers, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company's innovative materials are lightweight, electrically insulating, and corrosion-resistant, allowing clients to achieve efficient thermal performance while reducing heating and cooling costs in commercial applications. TCPoly's products are distributed in over 20 countries, showcasing its global reach and impact in the additive manufacturing sector.

AMBOTS

Grant in 2021
AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.

Synopic

Grant in 2021
Synopic is building the next generation of depth-enabled cameras to improve visualization and decision making during medical procedures. By utilizing a single camera implementation, Synopic is solving the challenge of capturing measurable 3D information for applications like endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures where space in instruments is at a premium.

Additive Manufacturing Innovations

Grant in 2021
Additive Manufacturing Innovations develops multiscale structural analysis models for advanced industrial applications and leverages digital image processing techniques to enhance the capabilities of optical imaging, enabling small and medium manufacturing companies to get access to additive manufacturing technologies in a simplified way.

PrisAM

Grant in 2021
PrisAM specializes in developing advanced printing hardware for the manufacturing of lattice core structures. The company's technology focuses on non-planar printing and the deposition of continuous trusses, which enhances part strength and reduces printing times while minimizing material usage. Additionally, PrisAM provides customized slicing software, further optimizing the printing process for its clients.

Weav3d

Grant in 2021
Weav3D Inc. develops and commercializes advanced composite forming technology originally created at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Established in 2017 and based in Norcross, Georgia, the company specializes in automated processes that integrate weaving with composite consolidation. This innovative approach significantly reduces waste, cycle time, and material handling costs. Weav3D's manufacturing capabilities include continuous lamination, D-LFT compression molding, and injection molding, allowing for the production of lightweight structural composite parts. The technology enables businesses to fabricate optimized lattice structures and offers a cost reduction of up to 75% compared to traditional carbon fiber composites, making it particularly suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive applications.

FluidForm Bio

Grant in 2021
FluidForm Bio is a biotechnology company focused on creating living human tissue to enhance disease treatment. Utilizing its patented FRESH technology, the company specializes in 3D bioprinting, which enables the production of high-quality tissue that mimics real human tissue by integrating cells and proteins without additional materials. This innovative platform allows for the design and fabrication of complex tissue structures with embedded vasculature and multiple materials within a single print. Through collaborations with leading life science companies, FluidForm Bio's technology has been validated for various applications, paving the way for novel therapeutic programs in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, FluidForm Bio aims to provide better treatment options for patients through its transformational approach to tissue engineering.

Ortuvo

Grant in 2021
Ortuvo is a company that specializes in developing research tools for 3D printing technology, specifically aimed at tissue engineering and the creation of custom bio-inks. Founded in 2020 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Ortuvo serves the healthcare and biotech industries by providing innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of 3D printing in medical applications.

Panda Industries

Grant in 2021
Panda Industries Inc. was founded in 2020 with the goal of disrupting the construction industry with more sustainable and efficient technologies. Currently we are looking to develop two projects, a reinforced concrete 3D printer and a bamboo based OSB. Our 3D printer will make construction times much faster and much more inexpensive by automating much of the process. Bamboo Strand Board (BSB) is our patent pending alternative OSB product that is much stronger and more sustainable than current OSBs.

Hummingbird Nano

Grant in 2021
Hummingbird Nano is a commercial company creates the ultra-smooth, circular channel microfluidic chips in a single solid form. Their technology sparks the ability to create new products that can't be made using the current state of the art methods. They also make today's high priced products more affordable, so that they become more commonplace, spur innovation, and give back to society. Hummingbird Nano produces commercial grade products with the speed of injection molding and the flexibility of 3D printing. The company's technology is revolutionizing how specific products are manufactured for end-use. Initial applications are focused on small parts such as microfluidic chips and micro-optics.

PainScan

Grant in 2021
PainScan develops bio-medical devices intended to measure and map pain intensity onto a 3D image of the human body. Their medical device uses ultrathin pressure sensors in a clinician's glove, cameras to track the location of palpation and data from multiple subjective and objective biosensors to assess pain intensity at each location of palpation, enabling clinicians to comprehensively visualise pain in the peripheral nervous system.

Quadratic 3D

Grant in 2021
Quadratic 3D offers printing technology that focuses on 3D printing. Their innovation enables the clients to open up to new industrial and commercial applications.

Solvus Global

Grant in 2020
Solvus Global specializes in advanced technology solutions for the materials and manufacturing industries, focusing on additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. The company offers a unique online platform for purchasing quality-controlled, custom-processed powders tailored for cold spray and additive manufacturing, adhering to stringent quality standards. Solvus Global also integrates customized data management systems into manufacturing cells, allowing clients to achieve real-time, secure cloud synchronization. This capability enables the implementation of machine learning-powered feedback controls, enhancing process performance and efficiency. With its expertise, Solvus Global is well-equipped to provide tailored solutions that improve manufacturing capabilities and foster growth for its clients.

Transport Phenomena Technologies

Grant in 2020
Transport Phenomena Technologies specializes in consulting services within mechanical engineering, focusing on complex issues related to momentum, heat, and mass transport phenomena. The company offers a range of services, including CNC and manual machining, annealing, diffusion bonding, thermocouple calibration, and 3D printing. Additionally, it has developed a heat sink optimization platform that integrates computational fluid dynamics and a compliant vapor chamber technology, aimed at enhancing thermal management by minimizing the use of thick thermal interface materials such as gap fillers and thermal grease. Through analytical, numerical, and experimental methods, Transport Phenomena Technologies addresses intricate engineering challenges and provides tailored solutions for its clients.

Maui Imaging

Grant in 2020
Maui Imaging, Inc., established in 2006 and located in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the manufacture of advanced ultrasound imaging devices. The company offers innovative technology that enables imaging through and around various materials, including bones, metals, plastics, gas, and soft tissue. Utilizing techniques such as Computed Echo Tomography and adaptive beam forming, Maui Imaging's systems capture 3D images that traditional ultrasound methods cannot achieve. This capability enhances diagnostic and treatment options within the healthcare industry, providing valuable insights for medical professionals.

Terran Robotics

Grant in 2020
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on innovative home construction services, particularly in automated adobe wall building. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance traditional earthen building techniques. By employing a custom-designed cable-driven robot for three-dimensional printing of homes, Terran Robotics aims to improve durability with features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. This approach enables clients to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and maintain an environmentally friendly footprint.

GelSight

Grant in 2020
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

LightWorks Metrology

Grant in 2020
LightWorks Metrology develops coordinate measuring machines and 3D interferometer systems using interferometry. The company was established in 2019 and is based in Holladay, Utah.

EPIImaging

Grant in 2020
EPIImaging operates a 3D computer vision platform that focuses on developing camera arrays for light-field capture and analysis. The company's technology is grounded in epipolar-plane image analysis, which is crucial for high-quality passive ranging. By leveraging this innovative approach, EPIImaging enables precise image acquisition and addresses challenges such as the aperture problem and the correspondence problem among various captured viewpoints. Through their advancements in 3D vision systems, the company aims to enhance image processing capabilities and improve the overall quality of visual data.

Boston Materials

Seed Round in 2020
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.

Boydston Chemicals Innovations

Grant in 2020
Boydston Chemical Innovations, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Federal Way, Washington, specializes in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on resins and polymers. The company operates a research institute dedicated to developing innovative solutions that utilize ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Boydston Chemical Innovations produces products for polynorbornene, polydicyclopentadiene, and related homopolymers, while also providing metal initiators, including ruthenium, molybdenum, and tungsten salts. As of July 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation, enhancing its capabilities through collaboration and advanced research.

nView Medical

Grant in 2020
nView Medical, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment aimed at enhancing the safety and accuracy of invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, the nView s1, utilizes insta3D image scanning technology to provide real-time, step-by-step guidance to surgeons. This capability improves surgical precision and reduces operation times. The system leverages artificial intelligence, model-based imaging, and machine learning to deliver 3D visualization during surgeries, making it suitable for various procedures, including biopsies, tumor resections, minimally invasive vascular interventions, and orthopedic surgeries. Founded in 2012 and located in Salt Lake City, Utah, nView Medical focuses on integrating innovative imaging solutions into the surgical workflow, thereby minimizing X-ray radiation exposure and enhancing overall surgical outcomes.

TCPoly

Grant in 2019
TCPoly, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials aimed at enhancing the thermal management of electronic devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. Notably, TCPoly developed Ice9TM Flex, a thermally conductive 3D printing filament that is widely used in industries such as heat exchangers, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company's innovative materials are lightweight, electrically insulating, and corrosion-resistant, allowing clients to achieve efficient thermal performance while reducing heating and cooling costs in commercial applications. TCPoly's products are distributed in over 20 countries, showcasing its global reach and impact in the additive manufacturing sector.

RaySecur

Grant in 2019
RaySecur Inc., based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices designed to detect concealed threats, including powders, solids, liquids, and chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive materials. Founded in 2018, the company offers the MailSecur system, which utilizes innovative millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time imaging and threat detection that surpasses traditional X-ray systems. RaySecur’s portable and easy-to-use devices require minimal training for mail screening and can fit in small mailrooms without the need for secure screening areas. Their technology is capable of identifying tiny quantities of substances, making it suitable for use by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide, ensuring the safety of personnel and critical assets.

PrintFoam

Grant in 2019
PrintFoam specializes in 3D printing services that utilize foamed materials to create lighter and more cost-effective components. By employing advanced materials formulation and manufacturing techniques, the company produces innovative foam products that can be tailored to meet specific requirements across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and construction. Their technology allows for adjustments in foam porosity and matrix properties, resulting in enhanced compressive strength and reduced material expenses. This combination of benefits positions PrintFoam as a valuable partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective additive manufacturing solutions.

unspun

Grant in 2019
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.

Synopic

Grant in 2019
Synopic is building the next generation of depth-enabled cameras to improve visualization and decision making during medical procedures. By utilizing a single camera implementation, Synopic is solving the challenge of capturing measurable 3D information for applications like endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures where space in instruments is at a premium.

D3D Technologies

Grant in 2019
D3D Technologies develops stereoscopic 3D imaging to aid in the diagnosis of brain aneurysms. The company is based in Winter, Florida.

AMBOTS

Grant in 2019
AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.

3D health Solutions

Grant in 2019
3D Health Solutions develops a novel 3D canine organoid model to study oral drug permeability and metabolism. The company is based in Ames, Iowa.

Vartega

Grant in 2019
Vartega Inc. specializes in recycling carbon fiber, a material known for its strength and lightweight properties, primarily serving the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado, Vartega has developed a patented recycling process that produces low-cost carbon fiber suitable for various applications, including thermoplastic pellets, nonwoven fabrics, yarns, and three-dimensional printing filament. The company’s technology effectively diverts carbon fiber scrap and waste from landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing fuel economy in vehicles. Vartega's carbon fiber is available in multiple forms, including semi-continuous, chopped, and milled, making it adaptable for mass-market use.

Xidas

Grant in 2019
Xidas is a technology company focused on creating advanced micro-scale solutions tailored for various sectors, including IoT, industrial applications, and life technology. Utilizing a proprietary miniaturization approach known as Amalga, Xidas combines innovative manufacturing techniques, design methodologies, and diverse materials to produce products that meet previously unattainable specifications. The company specializes in developing semiconductors, sensors, and 3D micro-devices, employing non-silicon manufacturing processes to deliver microelectronics substrates, micro-actuators, and printed circuit boards. Xidas aims to serve its industrial clients by offering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules and sensors, facilitating their implementation in a wide range of IoT scenarios and enhancing capabilities in biotech and medical device applications.

re:3D

Grant in 2019
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

Visikol

Grant in 2019
Visikol is a CRO focused on advanced drug discovery that is leading the field of bio-imaging, bioinformatics and image analysis. We conduct end-to-end drug discovery services that include both 2D and 3D in vitro models and assays, 3D whole mount tissue imaging, digital pathology and custom drug discovery projects. Visikol offers a portfolio of drug discovery services ranging from 2D and 3D cell culture model and assay development to in vitro screening, animal tissue histology and automated image processing. The focus of these services is to transform tissues into images and ultimately into quantitative data sets that can be mined for actionable insights that help our Clients make more informed decisions during the drug discovery process. Additionally, Visikol manufactures and sells a suite of tissue clearing reagents and 3D immuno-labeling kits. These products allow researchers to easily and rapidly image whole tissues and 3D cell culture models in 3D instead of traditional 2D sectioning. For more information about Visikol or its services, please visit our website at visikol.com.

Aligned Carbon

Grant in 2019
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company is the first to offer semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to serve either semiconducting or metallic functions. Aligned Carbon's technology allows semiconductor foundries to move beyond traditional silicon, leading to significant enhancements in processing speed, energy efficiency, and capabilities in signal processing and sensing. The company's CNTs are also utilized as transistor materials in displays and thin film transistors, providing clients with innovative solutions for advanced computing applications.

Solvus Global

Grant in 2019
Solvus Global specializes in advanced technology solutions for the materials and manufacturing industries, focusing on additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. The company offers a unique online platform for purchasing quality-controlled, custom-processed powders tailored for cold spray and additive manufacturing, adhering to stringent quality standards. Solvus Global also integrates customized data management systems into manufacturing cells, allowing clients to achieve real-time, secure cloud synchronization. This capability enables the implementation of machine learning-powered feedback controls, enhancing process performance and efficiency. With its expertise, Solvus Global is well-equipped to provide tailored solutions that improve manufacturing capabilities and foster growth for its clients.

Fortify

Grant in 2019
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing through innovative technologies. The company has developed a patented process that merges 3D printing with magnetic alignment to produce reinforced carbon fiber composites. Utilizing digital light processing (DLP) and magnetics, Fortify creates high-resolution, bespoke microstructures in 3D printed composite products, allowing engineers to design items with specific mechanical properties tailored to various applications. These applications range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components used in demanding environments. Fortify's approach enables digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and cost-effectively.

MRX Analytics

Grant in 2019
MRX Analytics, founded in 2017 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, focuses on addressing challenges related to 3D temperature measurements in MRI and other magnetic resonance imaging systems. The company employs a team of esteemed researchers in the field of Magnetic Resonance, utilizing their expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of MRI-assisted temperature measurement. Through its patent-pending technology, MRX Analytics aims to create new business opportunities for its clients while streamlining processes and saving time in medical imaging applications.

3Derm Systems

Grant in 2019
3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in 3D dermatology solutions. Founded in 2011, it has developed a handheld skin imager along with cloud-based software that enables users to capture, store, and transmit high-resolution 3D images of the skin to dermatologists. This innovative system allows non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin conditions, particularly for patients at risk of skin cancer. By enabling images to be reviewed at medical kiosks and other referral sites, 3Derm helps dermatologists manage high patient volumes while reserving in-office visits for those requiring immediate attention. The company's approach aims to reduce healthcare costs, decrease wait times, and enhance access to dermatological care, allowing patients to monitor their skin from home instead of making frequent, often inconvenient, clinic appointments. 3Derm Systems operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc. as of August 2020.

Aracari Biosciences

Grant in 2019
Aracari Biosciences specializes in developing advanced 3D Vascularized Micro-Organ platforms aimed at improving the drug discovery process. These platforms enhance the biological authenticity of pre-clinical testing by allowing for real-time imaging of vessel morphology, which facilitates the investigation of lead compound efficacy against tumors in a three-dimensional environment. The technology is designed to adapt to various physiological conditions and can be perfused with fluorophore-tagged dextrans of different molecular weights. This capability assists pharmaceutical companies in making informed decisions and accelerates the development of new drugs.

Momentum Optics

Grant in 2019
Momentum Optics is focused on addressing the growing demand for high-quality glass optics through innovative, on-demand manufacturing solutions. Utilizing proprietary technology developed with support from NASA, the company employs a laser-based mechanism combined with machine learning to produce custom lenses with exceptional precision. This approach allows Momentum Optics to manufacture optics ten times faster and at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods, while also achieving superior performance metrics. By enabling researchers and product developers to create multiple lenses simultaneously, Momentum Optics facilitates accelerated discovery, reduces overall costs, and enhances the performance of optical devices, ultimately shortening the time to market for new products.

Weav3d

Grant in 2019
Weav3D Inc. develops and commercializes advanced composite forming technology originally created at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Established in 2017 and based in Norcross, Georgia, the company specializes in automated processes that integrate weaving with composite consolidation. This innovative approach significantly reduces waste, cycle time, and material handling costs. Weav3D's manufacturing capabilities include continuous lamination, D-LFT compression molding, and injection molding, allowing for the production of lightweight structural composite parts. The technology enables businesses to fabricate optimized lattice structures and offers a cost reduction of up to 75% compared to traditional carbon fiber composites, making it particularly suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive applications.

Teton Simulation

Grant in 2018
Teton Simulation is a software company that specializes in the automatic validation and optimization of 3D printing parameters. The company's technology aims to streamline the traditional print-break-repeat prototyping cycle, thereby accelerating product development and lowering production costs. By leveraging its advanced software, users can enhance their applications through structural behavior analysis and progressive failure analysis, ultimately improving efficiency in the 3D printing process.

Mura

Grant in 2018
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

unspun

Grant in 2018
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.

nView Medical

Seed Round in 2018
nView Medical, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment aimed at enhancing the safety and accuracy of invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, the nView s1, utilizes insta3D image scanning technology to provide real-time, step-by-step guidance to surgeons. This capability improves surgical precision and reduces operation times. The system leverages artificial intelligence, model-based imaging, and machine learning to deliver 3D visualization during surgeries, making it suitable for various procedures, including biopsies, tumor resections, minimally invasive vascular interventions, and orthopedic surgeries. Founded in 2012 and located in Salt Lake City, Utah, nView Medical focuses on integrating innovative imaging solutions into the surgical workflow, thereby minimizing X-ray radiation exposure and enhancing overall surgical outcomes.

Pensievision

Grant in 2018
Pensievision is developing innovative three-dimensional (3D) medical imaging technologies for point of care, early-stage detection and analysis of cervical cancers. Our technology is favorable over other screening methods for ease of use, accessibility, and cost. Most important, the screening and diagnostics do not require lab results and additional visits to the clinic.

Micro-LAM

Grant in 2018
Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools, particularly its hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system, which is designed for ultra-precision machining of hard and brittle materials such as engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, and metals. Established in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, the company offers a range of services that include feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation support. These services aim to enhance efficiency and productivity in advanced manufacturing processes across various industries, including optics, aerospace, defense, and automotive. Micro-LAM Technologies is recognized for its innovative approach to solving challenges related to the machining of hard materials, thereby significantly improving production capabilities in the manufacturing sector.

Allegro 3D

Grant in 2018
Allegro 3D specializes in Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing technology, focusing on bioprinting applications. The company develops a platform that facilitates the high-precision and high-throughput manufacturing of advanced biomedical devices and human tissues. This technology is aimed at enhancing the creation of tissue models for drug screening, therapeutics, and regenerative medicine. By enabling the production of intricate cell matrices and precision tissues, Allegro 3D supports advancements in biofabrication systems, contributing to significant innovations in healthcare, particularly in drug discovery and biomedical research.

Transport Phenomena Technologies

Grant in 2018
Transport Phenomena Technologies specializes in consulting services within mechanical engineering, focusing on complex issues related to momentum, heat, and mass transport phenomena. The company offers a range of services, including CNC and manual machining, annealing, diffusion bonding, thermocouple calibration, and 3D printing. Additionally, it has developed a heat sink optimization platform that integrates computational fluid dynamics and a compliant vapor chamber technology, aimed at enhancing thermal management by minimizing the use of thick thermal interface materials such as gap fillers and thermal grease. Through analytical, numerical, and experimental methods, Transport Phenomena Technologies addresses intricate engineering challenges and provides tailored solutions for its clients.

Plasmonic Diagnostics

Grant in 2018
Plasmonic Diagnostics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative diagnostic systems for infectious diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and cancer. Utilizing advanced single molecule detection technology, the company aims to create non-invasive and highly sensitive testing devices that target specific biomarkers. Their offerings include 3D-printed components and a smartphone camera as a detector, allowing for efficient time-to-detection, intrinsic signal amplification, and a high signal-to-noise ratio. This approach not only enhances the accuracy of diagnostics but also aims to make testing more affordable and accessible for patients.

Boston Materials

Grant in 2018
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.

Mantis Composites

Grant in 2018
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.

Lunewave

Grant in 2018
Lunewave Inc. is a manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, and specialized research. Lunewave develops advanced, three-dimensional printed Luneburg lens antennas and radar systems tailored for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drone technology. Its products feature custom-made antennas available in various sizes and operating frequencies, designed to meet specific customer needs. The sensors are characterized by their compact, robust design, offering high resolution, all-directional fields of view, and long detection ranges.

Elementum 3D

Grant in 2018
Elementum 3D, Inc. is an additive manufacturing research and development company based in Erie, Colorado, founded in 2014. It specializes in the production of advanced metals, composites, and ceramics specifically for the 3D printing industry. The company manufactures a range of products including aluminum metal-matrix composites, tungsten, copper, nickel, steel, nickel titanium materials, and cemented carbide. These materials are designed to withstand high loads while maintaining essential properties such as conductivity, resistance to abrasion, heat, oxidation, and corrosion. Elementum 3D aims to address the growing demand within the printing industry by providing high-quality materials that enhance performance and reliability.

polySpectra

Grant in 2018
PolySpectra transforms 3D printing from a prototyping aid into a production manufacturing tool. PolySpectra makes functional materials for advanced additive manufacturing. The company uses light-activated catalysts to 3D print advanced functional materials. Its modular platform enables us to deliver materials with a broad spectrum of tailored properties from a single chemical system. PolySpectra helps inventors, designers, and engineers make their ideas real. Founded in 2016 by Raymond Weitekamp, PolySpectra is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Boydston Chemicals Innovations

Grant in 2017
Boydston Chemical Innovations, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Federal Way, Washington, specializes in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on resins and polymers. The company operates a research institute dedicated to developing innovative solutions that utilize ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Boydston Chemical Innovations produces products for polynorbornene, polydicyclopentadiene, and related homopolymers, while also providing metal initiators, including ruthenium, molybdenum, and tungsten salts. As of July 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation, enhancing its capabilities through collaboration and advanced research.

re:3D

Grant in 2017
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

GelSight

Grant in 2017
GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

Meisner Consulting

Grant in 2017
Meisner Consulting provides formulation and design for businesses and industry, including powder coatings, inks, adhesives, novel 3D printer technology, and more. They offer ultra-rapid 3D printing technology designed to break down important barriers to the future of additive manufacturing.

Orange Maker

Grant in 2017
Orange Maker, LLC is a technology company that specializes in advanced 3D printing solutions and user-friendly software development. Founded in 2013 and based in Thousand Oaks, California, the company has developed the Helios One, a high-resolution 3D printing system utilizing heliolithography technology. This innovative system caters to a diverse range of applications, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, biotech, defense, dental, education, entertainment, fashion, medical, and manufacturing. Orange Maker aims to empower designers and engineers by providing state-of-the-art tools that facilitate the seamless creation of 3D objects while maintaining design integrity. The company fosters a collaborative culture within the 3D printing community, promoting the sharing of ideas and advancements in technology.

Xidas

Grant in 2017
Xidas is a technology company focused on creating advanced micro-scale solutions tailored for various sectors, including IoT, industrial applications, and life technology. Utilizing a proprietary miniaturization approach known as Amalga, Xidas combines innovative manufacturing techniques, design methodologies, and diverse materials to produce products that meet previously unattainable specifications. The company specializes in developing semiconductors, sensors, and 3D micro-devices, employing non-silicon manufacturing processes to deliver microelectronics substrates, micro-actuators, and printed circuit boards. Xidas aims to serve its industrial clients by offering industry-first technologies and highly integrated smart modules and sensors, facilitating their implementation in a wide range of IoT scenarios and enhancing capabilities in biotech and medical device applications.

Inkbit

Grant in 2017
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of 3D printers. The company has developed an advanced additive manufacturing platform that integrates 3D printing with machine vision technology, allowing for the rapid production of polymer parts. By employing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Inkbit delivers a multi-material jetting platform that meets the speed and precision required for demanding industrial applications. The expertise of its team, comprised of MIT-trained scientists and engineers, spans industrial systems, design software, and material science, enabling Inkbit to bridge the gap between prototyping and large-scale manufacturing. This innovation facilitates the on-demand production of both multi-material and end-use products, positioning Inkbit as a leader in the mass-market additive manufacturing sector.

Nanochon

Grant in 2017
Nanochon is focused on creating innovative implantable medical devices designed to address cartilage damage in joints. Utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques and a unique nanomaterial, the company aims to develop solutions that not only replace lost and damaged cartilage but also promote the growth of new tissue. This approach allows medical practitioners to access cost-effective and on-demand devices that enhance treatment outcomes, particularly for young and active patients suffering from knee injuries and diseases. Through its technology, Nanochon seeks to improve the overall quality of care in orthopedics.

unspun

Grant in 2017
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.

Mura

Grant in 2017
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

Teton Simulation

Grant in 2017
Teton Simulation is a software company that specializes in the automatic validation and optimization of 3D printing parameters. The company's technology aims to streamline the traditional print-break-repeat prototyping cycle, thereby accelerating product development and lowering production costs. By leveraging its advanced software, users can enhance their applications through structural behavior analysis and progressive failure analysis, ultimately improving efficiency in the 3D printing process.

Multi3D

Grant in 2017
Multi3D focuses on developing advanced 3D printing filament specifically designed for the production of electronic components. The company specializes in manufacturing highly conductive filaments that enable the creation of radio frequency and microwave components. Its technology allows for the extrusion of filament at specific temperatures and recommended printing speeds, facilitating the construction of various electronic circuits, including LED signs, matrix displays, and Bluetooth lamps. Through its innovative approach, Multi3D aims to enhance the capabilities and applications of 3D printing in the electronics industry.

Pinpoint Pharma

Grant in 2017
Pinpoint Pharma, a healthcare company, is changing veterinary medicine by printing custom medicine for pets on demand.

Atomnaut

Grant in 2016
Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specifically a 3D atomic resolution microscope that utilizes unique projection technology to accurately identify and detect the position of atoms in three-dimensional space. This innovative tool enables detailed imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design at the atomic level, allowing scientists to understand and manipulate materials more effectively. The company specializes in materials engineering and offers a range of advanced materials, including silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys suitable for fusion or aerospace applications, and nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Atomnaut's technology supports a variety of scientific and engineering applications, pushing the boundaries of materials research and development.

Lunewave

Grant in 2016
Lunewave Inc. is a manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, and specialized research. Lunewave develops advanced, three-dimensional printed Luneburg lens antennas and radar systems tailored for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drone technology. Its products feature custom-made antennas available in various sizes and operating frequencies, designed to meet specific customer needs. The sensors are characterized by their compact, robust design, offering high resolution, all-directional fields of view, and long detection ranges.

Grid Logic

Grant in 2016
Grid Logic is a team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing professionals that are passionate about building revolutionary technology for the manufacturing industry. Grid Logic's work in additive manufacturing has grown from R&D in nanostructured materials that are leading to lower-cost superconductors and high-performance magnets. The industry specialized in industrial 3D printing using metals, additive manufacturing, metallic component repair, encapsulated powders, and more.

StarSight

Grant in 2016
StarSight develops 3D cameras that bridge the gap between computing and the physical world. The company is pioneering an "open architecture" approach to time-of-flight depth imaging, which combines off-the-shelf image sensors with proprietary hardware that dramatically increases bandwidth. The result is a small form-factor, low-cost camera with exceptional spatial resolution. StarSight's cameras are essential infrastructure for autonomous systems in the manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and personal spheres.

EPIImaging

Grant in 2016
EPIImaging operates a 3D computer vision platform that focuses on developing camera arrays for light-field capture and analysis. The company's technology is grounded in epipolar-plane image analysis, which is crucial for high-quality passive ranging. By leveraging this innovative approach, EPIImaging enables precise image acquisition and addresses challenges such as the aperture problem and the correspondence problem among various captured viewpoints. Through their advancements in 3D vision systems, the company aims to enhance image processing capabilities and improve the overall quality of visual data.

polySpectra

Grant in 2016
PolySpectra transforms 3D printing from a prototyping aid into a production manufacturing tool. PolySpectra makes functional materials for advanced additive manufacturing. The company uses light-activated catalysts to 3D print advanced functional materials. Its modular platform enables us to deliver materials with a broad spectrum of tailored properties from a single chemical system. PolySpectra helps inventors, designers, and engineers make their ideas real. Founded in 2016 by Raymond Weitekamp, PolySpectra is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Mantis Composites

Grant in 2016
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.

Mallinda

Grant in 2016
The name "Mallinda" is a mashup of the words "malleable" and "industries". Mallinda is a developer and material supplier of Pliashell, a new platform technology of intrinsically recyclable and malleable self-healing polymers for the rapidly growing advanced composites industry. Pliashell is a new class of malleable thermoset polymers that enables the manufacture of lightweight, strong, remoldable, and recyclable composite materials. Pliashell advanced fiber reinforced composites have demonstrated ability to be molded at relatively low temperatures. The absence of a curing step drastically reduces manufacturing cycle times. This technology is revolutionizing product development in a variety of market segments

Branch Technology

Grant in 2016
Branch Technology, Inc. is a Chattanooga-based company that specializes in advanced 3D printing and cellular fabrication technologies. Founded in 2014 by Christopher W. Weller and Platt Boyd, the company creates innovative structures using its proprietary algorithms to design complex geometries in open space without relying on support materials or controlled environments. Branch Technology focuses on producing a variety of products, including decorative walls, non-loadbearing interior partitions, and exhibition structures. Its unique approach allows for the construction of designs that traditional methods cannot achieve, offering clients benefits such as cost-effectiveness, enhanced material strength, and improved energy efficiency.

Pointivo

Grant in 2016
Pointivo offers technology that enables users to use any camera to capture the dimensions of a structure and model the structure in 3D. The company creates cutting-edge technologies that empower a deeper understanding of the physical world. By combining machine learning, computer vision, and advanced analytics, the Pointivo Spatial IQ platform analyzes images from common capture methods from manned aerial to drones and mobile devices to automatically extract location, measurement, and understanding about physical assets and structures, with the highest-level accuracy. Pointivo was launched by Habib Fathi, Blake Patton, and Dan Ciprari in June 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

RightHand Robotics

Grant in 2016
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.

Visikol

Grant in 2016
Visikol is a CRO focused on advanced drug discovery that is leading the field of bio-imaging, bioinformatics and image analysis. We conduct end-to-end drug discovery services that include both 2D and 3D in vitro models and assays, 3D whole mount tissue imaging, digital pathology and custom drug discovery projects. Visikol offers a portfolio of drug discovery services ranging from 2D and 3D cell culture model and assay development to in vitro screening, animal tissue histology and automated image processing. The focus of these services is to transform tissues into images and ultimately into quantitative data sets that can be mined for actionable insights that help our Clients make more informed decisions during the drug discovery process. Additionally, Visikol manufactures and sells a suite of tissue clearing reagents and 3D immuno-labeling kits. These products allow researchers to easily and rapidly image whole tissues and 3D cell culture models in 3D instead of traditional 2D sectioning. For more information about Visikol or its services, please visit our website at visikol.com.

High Precision Devices

Grant in 2016
High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments, specializing in cryogenic technology for scientific applications. The company produces research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and instruments for quantum computing. It also offers custom cryogenics, air sampling systems, voltage standard cryoprobes, low thermal reversing switches, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices provides research instrument development, balloon and UAV instruments, and outsourced research and development services, which include engineering, design, and contract precision CNC machining. The company serves a diverse clientele, including universities, government laboratories, and private companies across various sectors such as precision instruments, cryogenics, optics, aerospace, and telecommunications. Founded in 1988 and based in Boulder, Colorado, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

TERA-Print

Grant in 2016
TERA-Print is a desktop nanofabrication tool and technology platform. They provide services that include nanofabrication, rapid prototyping, biotechnology, photolithography, nanotechnology, device prototyping, sensing, biosensing, microfluidics, microfabrication, mems, microarray, nanolithography, desktop, versatility, nanoscale, and cell biology.

Otherlab

Grant in 2016
Otherlab is a technology company founded in 2009 by Saul Griffith and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a research innovation lab focused on developing solutions in renewable energy and robotics. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, adaptive textiles, and robotic manufacturing tools. Otherlab nurtures projects through the initial research and development phase, facilitating the creation of innovative technologies and enabling enterprises to raise capital and transition into independent operations. Its expertise also includes computational geometry and design tools, contributing to advancements in automation and engineered textiles.

Supercool Metals

Grant in 2016
Supercool Metals specializes in the development of ultrahigh strength metals that provide processability similar to plastics. The company employs advanced manufacturing techniques to create custom components using amorphous metals and bulk metallic glasses, which exhibit superior properties compared to traditional materials like steel, titanium, and aluminum alloys. These innovative materials allow for unique product designs, enhanced structural integrity, and lightweight solutions, while also enabling precision and complex geometries that exceed the capabilities of conventional metal manufacturing methods. Through its novel approaches, Supercool Metals supports customers in miniaturizing components and improving overall product functionalities.

Eclo

Grant in 2016
Eclo develops 3D measurement and shapes analysis or modeling technology for feet and shoes. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Hummingbird Nano

Grant in 2016
Hummingbird Nano is a commercial company creates the ultra-smooth, circular channel microfluidic chips in a single solid form. Their technology sparks the ability to create new products that can't be made using the current state of the art methods. They also make today's high priced products more affordable, so that they become more commonplace, spur innovation, and give back to society. Hummingbird Nano produces commercial grade products with the speed of injection molding and the flexibility of 3D printing. The company's technology is revolutionizing how specific products are manufactured for end-use. Initial applications are focused on small parts such as microfluidic chips and micro-optics.

Essentium

Grant in 2016
Essentium is an innovator in both engineering filament materials and industrial additive manufacturing platforms. Its new generation of automated high-speed industrial production system combines performance, accuracy, reliability, and economics. BASF and Essentium partner to establish a consistent global materials supply chain supportive of Essentium’s High Speed Extrusion (HSE) and FlashfuseTM plasma technologies to enable additive manufacturing scalability. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in College Station, Texas.

ChromaNanoTech

Grant in 2015
ChromaNanoTech specializes in the formulation and production of nanoparticle absorbers that effectively absorb ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light. Their products can serve as standalone materials or additives in various applications, including metal additive printing, selective light filtration, anti-corrosion labeling, and contract research. The company’s light-absorbing additives are designed to be incorporated into liquids and plastics while maintaining high performance even at elevated temperatures. This capability allows clients in the additive manufacturing and labeling sectors to enhance product functionality and quality.

Electroloom

Grant in 2015
Electroloom is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in 3D printing services for fabrics. Utilizing a unique manufacturing process known as Field Guided Fabrication, Electroloom is capable of producing lightweight, seamless fabrics on demand. This method closely resembles traditional 3D printing and enables the creation of customized apparel, particularly T-shirts and sweaters, as well as other fabric-based products such as tissue engineering scaffolds and filters. By focusing on the customization of fibrous articles of clothing, the company aims to meet the specific needs of the clothing industry, allowing for unique designs that enhance a stylist's collection.

High Precision Devices

Grant in 2015
High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments, specializing in cryogenic technology for scientific applications. The company produces research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and instruments for quantum computing. It also offers custom cryogenics, air sampling systems, voltage standard cryoprobes, low thermal reversing switches, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices provides research instrument development, balloon and UAV instruments, and outsourced research and development services, which include engineering, design, and contract precision CNC machining. The company serves a diverse clientele, including universities, government laboratories, and private companies across various sectors such as precision instruments, cryogenics, optics, aerospace, and telecommunications. Founded in 1988 and based in Boulder, Colorado, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

DoubleHelix

Grant in 2015
Double Helix is a team of top talent from a range of fields coming together to advance discovery and research in precision 3D nano-imaging. They have recognized world experts in super-resolution, first-rate engineers in optics, 3D imaging, software, and advisors from the research and business world. They are experts in their fields, collaborators in others, and excited by discovery.

Mallinda

Grant in 2015
The name "Mallinda" is a mashup of the words "malleable" and "industries". Mallinda is a developer and material supplier of Pliashell, a new platform technology of intrinsically recyclable and malleable self-healing polymers for the rapidly growing advanced composites industry. Pliashell is a new class of malleable thermoset polymers that enables the manufacture of lightweight, strong, remoldable, and recyclable composite materials. Pliashell advanced fiber reinforced composites have demonstrated ability to be molded at relatively low temperatures. The absence of a curing step drastically reduces manufacturing cycle times. This technology is revolutionizing product development in a variety of market segments

Pointivo

Grant in 2015
Pointivo offers technology that enables users to use any camera to capture the dimensions of a structure and model the structure in 3D. The company creates cutting-edge technologies that empower a deeper understanding of the physical world. By combining machine learning, computer vision, and advanced analytics, the Pointivo Spatial IQ platform analyzes images from common capture methods from manned aerial to drones and mobile devices to automatically extract location, measurement, and understanding about physical assets and structures, with the highest-level accuracy. Pointivo was launched by Habib Fathi, Blake Patton, and Dan Ciprari in June 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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