National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Metals and Mining

Muon Vision

Grant in 2024
Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Paramium Technologies

Grant in 2023
Paramium Technologies designs and manufactures precise freeform curved metal panels for custom-shaped radio reflectors. Founded in 2019 and based in Tucson, Arizona, the company uses electromagnetic thermoforming, a method that combines localized induction heating and electromagnetic force to heat and press panels, enabling energy-efficient production. The panels support long-range radars and antennas for research applications, delivering lightweight, high-precision components suited for specialized communications and sensing systems.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2022
Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Stratajam

Grant in 2022
Stratajam is a company focused on providing a range of geoscience services aimed at enhancing mineral exploration and management for clients, particularly in developing countries. Its offerings include feasibility studies, bulk material procurement, mineral reserves estimation, and advanced geological 3D modeling. The company also specializes in conducting quality assurance and quality control programs, reviewing geological reports, and managing exploration projects. Additionally, Stratajam performs due diligence for mineral operations, develops short and medium-term plans, and conducts periodic material reconciliations to optimize production processes. Through these services, Stratajam aims to deliver rapid and accurate results to its clients, supporting their decision-making and operational efficiency in the mining sector.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2022
Nth Cycle is a company specializing in metal processing technology. It collaborates with battery recyclers and miners to recover critical minerals from electronic waste and low-grade mine tailings using its proprietary electro-extraction method, offering an alternative to traditional hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy processes.

Minerva Lithium

Grant in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.

Framergy

Grant in 2021
Framergy, established in 2011 and based in College Station, Texas, specializes in producing polymers, specifically metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. These advanced materials serve as precise molecule traps, enhancing gas and liquid separations, and facilitating molecular recognition. Framergy's innovative technology enables clients to harness the unique properties of MOFs, thereby improving their business operations.

Blacksand Technology

Grant in 2021
Blacksand Technology specializes in the production of titanium and its alloys, stainless-steel powders, and refractory metal alloy powders. The company has developed proprietary technologies that enable the cost-effective synthesis of both spherical and non-spherical titanium powders. Its offerings include sintered titanium products and a unique deoxygenation process designed to reduce the oxygen content in titanium and other metals. Additionally, Blacksand Technology employs a granulation-sintering-deoxygenation process to produce high-quality spherical alloy powders. Through these innovations, the company aims to provide advanced metallic materials manufacturing processes that enhance the mechanical properties and performance of its products.

Paramium Technologies

Grant in 2021
Paramium Technologies designs and manufactures precise freeform curved metal panels for custom-shaped radio reflectors. Founded in 2019 and based in Tucson, Arizona, the company uses electromagnetic thermoforming, a method that combines localized induction heating and electromagnetic force to heat and press panels, enabling energy-efficient production. The panels support long-range radars and antennas for research applications, delivering lightweight, high-precision components suited for specialized communications and sensing systems.

Electra

Grant in 2021
Electra is a company dedicated to revolutionizing iron and steel production by significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It specializes in alternative steelmaking technology that employs innovative electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes. By electrifying and decarbonizing the steelmaking process, Electra enables the production of low-carbon clean iron from various ores and renewable energy sources. This approach not only minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional steel production but also helps companies lower energy intensity and costs, promoting sustainability within the industry.

Junora

Grant in 2021
Junora LTD is a manufacturer based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in the design and production of rotary and planar sputter targets for the thin film deposition industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of thin film deposition products, including rotary and planar targets, as well as target fabrication services, engineering and design, and precision machining. Junora's products are available in various materials such as aluminum, copper, indium, lithium, silver, tin, zinc, and custom alloys. The company aims to introduce new technologies and capabilities to the market, enabling clients to access a wide variety of sputtering products used in vacuum deposition processes across multiple industries.

MineraLogic

Grant in 2021
MineraLogic is a geochemistry consultancy firm based in Duluth, Minnesota, established in 2016. The company specializes in identifying risks and opportunities associated with geochemical reactions among minerals, water, and the atmosphere. By providing a coherent framework for understanding the distribution and mobility of chemical elements within geological systems, MineraLogic enables its clients to effectively manage geochemical relationships that influence the success of their projects.

Minerva Lithium

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Minerva Lithium, founded in 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina, focuses on advancing critical mineral extraction technologies. The company has developed a proprietary nano mosaic membrane filter system that enhances the extraction of lithium from non-traditional water resources. This innovative approach aims to improve lithium recovery rates and support the clean energy sector, as well as the automotive and technology industries, by providing high-grade pure minerals essential for various applications. In addition to boosting lithium availability, Minerva's methods also facilitate the recovery of usable water, contributing to sustainable practices in mineral extraction.

NUMiX MATERIALS

Grant in 2020
NUMiX MATERIALS is a water treatment company that specializes in manufacturing and supplying sorbents to remove dissolved heavy metals from contaminated water. It focuses on RCRA, Water, Sorbents, Pretreatment, and Metals. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Muon Vision

Grant in 2020
Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

G-Space

Grant in 2020
G-Space is a company focused on space manufacturing and the development of advanced materials through an AI-powered software platform. It aims to optimize materials and manufacturing processes by leveraging the unique conditions of space, specifically by removing the effects of gravitational force. G-Space provides rapid prototyping and commercialization of innovative, gravity-independent materials, allowing clients to access a range of specialized products, including heavy metal fluoride glass. Through its technology, G-Space is positioned to lead in the creation and design of next-generation materials that can meet the demands of various industries.

Tailored Alloys

Grant in 2020
Tailored Alloys is a manufacturing company based in Horizon City, Texas, specializing in alloy rings specifically designed to address the issue of fat knuckles. Established in 2018, the company produces rings made from non-corrosive, biocompatible metal, ensuring they are suitable for lifelong use. This innovation allows customers to wear rings without the concern of them becoming stuck on their fingers.

Phoenix Tailings

Grant in 2019
Phoenix Tailings specializes in recycling mining tailings, specifically Bauxite Residue ('Red Mud'), to extract strategic materials for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biotechnology. Founded in 2019 with a mission to revolutionize the mining industry sustainably and economically.

Nth Cycle

Grant in 2019
Nth Cycle is a company specializing in metal processing technology. It collaborates with battery recyclers and miners to recover critical minerals from electronic waste and low-grade mine tailings using its proprietary electro-extraction method, offering an alternative to traditional hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy processes.

Multiscale Systems

Grant in 2019
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.

Ampere Scientific

Grant in 2018
Ampere Scientific specializes in advancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company develops and implements sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite tailored for the vacuum arc remelting process. Their technology is designed to enhance production efficiency by detecting safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and improving arc distribution. Additionally, Ampere Scientific provides capabilities for process monitoring and supports clients in conducting multi-physics computational modeling and developing integrated measurement systems. This focus on continuous improvement positions the company as a key player in the specialty alloy manufacturing sector.

3DEO

Grant in 2018
3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.

Elementum 3D

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

Obsidian

Grant in 2017
Obsidianon is engaged in precision manufacturing applications. They offer production-grade printers to manufacturers fabricating high-value components for advanced systems. They are involved in working with a variety of inputs, such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

SurfTec

Grant in 2017
SurfTec, established in 2018, specializes in developing advanced, thin-film polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite coatings. These coatings, derived from research at the University of Arkansas, excel in reducing friction, wear, fouling, and corrosion in mechanical and electrical systems. SurfTec's offerings include corrosion-resistant and anti-fouling coatings, dry lubrication, and ice-phobic layering services, protecting various metals like aluminum, magnesium, steel, and anodized metals in gearboxes. By extending component life and reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption, SurfTec's innovative solutions benefit a wide range of industries. The company is currently seeking partnerships to further develop and apply its technology.

Big Blue Technologies

Grant in 2017
Big Blue Technologies is a company focused on enhancing the value of minerals and ores through advanced high-temperature thermal processes. It is particularly engaged in developing innovative methods for thermal magnesium metal production, which plays a crucial role in the automotive industry by facilitating vehicle lightweighting and improving fuel efficiency. In addition to its core technology, the company provides a range of services that include reactor research, analytical support, and consulting, aimed at helping clients optimize their operations. Through its efforts, Big Blue Technologies seeks to enable its clients to increase efficiency, lower costs, and work towards achieving net-zero emissions.

Carbice

Grant in 2017
Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company is renowned for its innovative product, Carbice Carbon, which effectively lowers device temperatures and facilitates heat dissipation from product packaging. This technology is designed to meet the performance, reliability, and assembly cost challenges faced in critical sectors such as electronics, energy, and industrial applications. Carbice's thermal interface materials are composed of a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in electronic devices. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, Carbice has an office in London and plans to establish a presence in Toulouse, France, reflecting its commitment to global outreach and innovation in thermal applications.

Bert Thin Films

Grant in 2017
Bert Thin Films, LLC is a manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in innovative copper paste solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2014, the company produces CuBert, a patented copper-based paste designed to serve as a direct substitute for traditional silver paste used in solar panel manufacturing. This product allows solar panel manufacturers to utilize existing screen-printing equipment and belt furnaces, facilitating a seamless transition to a more cost-effective alternative without the need for process changes. Bert Thin Films aims to help its clientele achieve significant cost savings while maintaining production efficiency in solar panel fabrication.

Cycladex

Grant in 2017
Cycladex develops innovative gold recovery technology. Its patented process reduces operating and capital costs by up to 50% compared to traditional methods, using environmentally friendly chemicals that eliminate the need for sodium cyanide.

LumiShield Technologies

Grant in 2017
LumiShield Technologies develops and supplies sustainable metal oxide coatings that protect metal substrates from corrosion and enhance paint adhesion. Its flagship product, Lumidize®, is an aluminum oxide coating applied via electroplating that can be used on a wide range of metal substrates and multi‑metal components. The technology improves durability, reduces manufacturing costs, and eliminates many environmental problems associated with conventional pretreatment processes. The company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, electronics, and infrastructure, providing solutions that extend the life of metal parts and vessels used in chemical and other demanding environments.

Atomnaut

Grant in 2016
Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specializing in a 3D atomic resolution microscope. This innovative device employs atom microscope by projection (AMP) technology, which allows for the precise imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design of atoms in three-dimensional space. Atomnaut's offerings include a variety of materials critical for various industries, such as silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys for fusion and aerospace applications, as well as nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company enables scientists to identify and determine the atomic structure of materials, contributing to advancements in materials engineering and design.

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.

Infinium Metals

Grant in 2016
Infinium Metals, based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced metallurgical processes for producing lightweight and magnetic materials. The company manufactures essential metals including magnesium, titanium, tantalum, neodymium, dysprosium, and solar-grade silicon using innovative techniques such as solid oxide membrane electrolysis. This low-energy process not only enhances efficiency but also minimizes environmental impact. Infinium Metals provides magnesium for fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft components, neodymium for magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid vehicles, and elements for high power-to-weight generators. Additionally, the company offers recycling solutions for magnesium and rare earth elements. Infinium serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer technology, defense, energy, and mass transit. Originally founded in 2008 as Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its broader focus on clean metals.

Ampere Scientific

Grant in 2016
Ampere Scientific specializes in advancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company develops and implements sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite tailored for the vacuum arc remelting process. Their technology is designed to enhance production efficiency by detecting safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and improving arc distribution. Additionally, Ampere Scientific provides capabilities for process monitoring and supports clients in conducting multi-physics computational modeling and developing integrated measurement systems. This focus on continuous improvement positions the company as a key player in the specialty alloy manufacturing sector.

3DEO

Grant in 2016
3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.

Elementum 3D

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

Framergy

Grant in 2016
Framergy, established in 2011 and based in College Station, Texas, specializes in producing polymers, specifically metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. These advanced materials serve as precise molecule traps, enhancing gas and liquid separations, and facilitating molecular recognition. Framergy's innovative technology enables clients to harness the unique properties of MOFs, thereby improving their business operations.

Wazer

Grant in 2016
Wazer develops a desktop waterjet cutter that makes industrial-grade fabrication accessible in small workshops. The system cuts through a wide range of materials—metal, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fiber, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam—using a high-pressure water jet with abrasive micro-particles and digital precision. It offers versatile, accurate cutting for prototyping and production, addressing limitations of other tools such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. By combining material versatility with a compact form and user-friendly operation, Wazer enables individuals and small businesses to perform professional-grade cutting in-house.

Big Blue Technologies

Grant in 2016
Big Blue Technologies is a company focused on enhancing the value of minerals and ores through advanced high-temperature thermal processes. It is particularly engaged in developing innovative methods for thermal magnesium metal production, which plays a crucial role in the automotive industry by facilitating vehicle lightweighting and improving fuel efficiency. In addition to its core technology, the company provides a range of services that include reactor research, analytical support, and consulting, aimed at helping clients optimize their operations. Through its efforts, Big Blue Technologies seeks to enable its clients to increase efficiency, lower costs, and work towards achieving net-zero emissions.

DexMat

Grant in 2016
DexMat is a manufacturer specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials, particularly Galvorn, a conductive carbon nanomaterial that is significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials. Galvorn is ten times stronger than steel, half the weight of aluminum, and boasts a flex life that surpasses copper by a factor of one hundred. The company offers its products in various forms, including fibers, yarns, films, and fabrics, targeting diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, e-textiles, and sporting goods. By replacing conventional, greenhouse gas-intensive materials, DexMat aims to foster a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Their carbon-negative production processes in the United States present a significant opportunity for carbon reduction on a global scale, positioning their innovative materials as potential game-changers for modern industrial applications.

Metal Fatigue Solutions

Grant in 2016
Metal Fatigue Solutions develops devices and systems to indicate status of fatigue damage in a metal component.

Detroit Materials

Grant in 2016
Detroit Materials is an advanced materials firm focused on the commercialization of ultrahigh performance structural materials. It has a portfolio of customizable high-strength low-alloy structural ferrous materials for demanding applications in the defense, off-highway, tooling, and transportation industries. Detroit Materials’ materials provide cost and performance advantages over current high alloy materials. Its combination of material chemistry and manufacturing process creates steel with an average 40% lower material cost and similar properties to exotic alloys such as boron, nickel, and cobalt steels. Detroit Materials is headquartered in Michigan, U.S.

Art of Elements

Grant in 2016
Art of Elements provides custom synthesis of organometallic and inorganic compounds from mg scale up to 1 kg scale. Their custom synthesis undertakings typically involve the synthesis of agreed upon quantities of the compounds using available literature or proprietary experimental procedures at agreed upon purity goals, timing, and pricing terms.

SurfTec

Grant in 2016
SurfTec, established in 2018, specializes in developing advanced, thin-film polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite coatings. These coatings, derived from research at the University of Arkansas, excel in reducing friction, wear, fouling, and corrosion in mechanical and electrical systems. SurfTec's offerings include corrosion-resistant and anti-fouling coatings, dry lubrication, and ice-phobic layering services, protecting various metals like aluminum, magnesium, steel, and anodized metals in gearboxes. By extending component life and reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption, SurfTec's innovative solutions benefit a wide range of industries. The company is currently seeking partnerships to further develop and apply its technology.

Supercool Metals

Grant in 2016
Supercool Metals specializes in advanced manufacturing processes using novel materials. They offer custom-engineered metals with high heat resistance and strength, enabling light weighting solutions, improved structural integrity, simplified assembly, and customized products for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Carbice

Grant in 2015
Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company is renowned for its innovative product, Carbice Carbon, which effectively lowers device temperatures and facilitates heat dissipation from product packaging. This technology is designed to meet the performance, reliability, and assembly cost challenges faced in critical sectors such as electronics, energy, and industrial applications. Carbice's thermal interface materials are composed of a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in electronic devices. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, Carbice has an office in London and plans to establish a presence in Toulouse, France, reflecting its commitment to global outreach and innovation in thermal applications.

LumiShield Technologies

Grant in 2015
LumiShield Technologies develops and supplies sustainable metal oxide coatings that protect metal substrates from corrosion and enhance paint adhesion. Its flagship product, Lumidize®, is an aluminum oxide coating applied via electroplating that can be used on a wide range of metal substrates and multi‑metal components. The technology improves durability, reduces manufacturing costs, and eliminates many environmental problems associated with conventional pretreatment processes. The company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, electronics, and infrastructure, providing solutions that extend the life of metal parts and vessels used in chemical and other demanding environments.

Boston Metal

Grant in 2015
Boston Metal is a metallurgy company specializing in reducing the carbon footprint of steel production. It offers industrial-scale solutions using its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process, enabling greener and more efficient metal production.

Framergy

Grant in 2015
Framergy, established in 2011 and based in College Station, Texas, specializes in producing polymers, specifically metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for the oil and gas industry. These advanced materials serve as precise molecule traps, enhancing gas and liquid separations, and facilitating molecular recognition. Framergy's innovative technology enables clients to harness the unique properties of MOFs, thereby improving their business operations.

LC Drives

Grant in 2015
LC Drives, Inc., based in Potsdam, New York, specializes in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of lightweight motors and generators tailored for various applications, including marine propulsion, wind energy, and industrial process automation. Established in 2012, the company focuses on creating power-dense, liquid-cooled permanent magnet electrical machines. Its innovative technologies are designed to revolutionize the market for high-power electrical machines ranging from 10 kW to 10 MW, offering products that are smaller, lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective compared to traditional models. LC Drives targets industries such as oil, gas, mining, and marine, providing customized ultra-efficient electric motors and generators suitable for rugged environments.

ANDalyze

Grant in 2015
ANDalyze, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing innovative products for testing water contamination through catalytic DNA technologies. The company's offerings include the AND1100 Fluorimeter, a portable device designed for the rapid testing of heavy metals in water supplies, along with fluorescence-based sensors and kits. These products enable simple, fast, and cost-effective detection of trace metals and other chemicals, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional testing methods. ANDalyze distributes its products both in the United States and internationally, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of water quality testing. Formerly known as Dzyme Tech, the company rebranded to ANDalyze, Inc. in October 2009 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2005.

ALLVAR

Grant in 2015
ALLVAR (College Station, TX) is a manufacturer of revolutionary metal alloys designed to help eliminate the detrimental effects thermal expansion has in a variety of applications. Currently, they are able to offer their Negative Expansion Alloys in Bar (up to 2.25” round) and tube (up to 3.00” OD) depending on wall thickness.

Supercool Metals

Grant in 2014
Supercool Metals specializes in advanced manufacturing processes using novel materials. They offer custom-engineered metals with high heat resistance and strength, enabling light weighting solutions, improved structural integrity, simplified assembly, and customized products for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Bert Thin Films

Grant in 2014
Bert Thin Films, LLC is a manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in innovative copper paste solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2014, the company produces CuBert, a patented copper-based paste designed to serve as a direct substitute for traditional silver paste used in solar panel manufacturing. This product allows solar panel manufacturers to utilize existing screen-printing equipment and belt furnaces, facilitating a seamless transition to a more cost-effective alternative without the need for process changes. Bert Thin Films aims to help its clientele achieve significant cost savings while maintaining production efficiency in solar panel fabrication.

Cycladex

Grant in 2014
Cycladex develops innovative gold recovery technology. Its patented process reduces operating and capital costs by up to 50% compared to traditional methods, using environmentally friendly chemicals that eliminate the need for sodium cyanide.

SenSigma

Grant in 2014
SenSigma develops sensing and feedback systems for robotic welding and additive manufacturing using cutting-edge technology. They focus on metal additive manufacturing, quality control, and sensor technology.

Spectrum Magnetics

Grant in 2014
Spectrum Magnetics provides materials, devices, and component solutions for high-frequency applications. It also develops soft magnetic nanocomposites and polymeric magnetodielectric materials, including RF polymers, metamaterials, metaferrites, and artificial ferrites. They provide solutions for miniaturised antennas in different frequency ranges and EM shielding and absorption.

Detroit Materials

Grant in 2014
Detroit Materials is an advanced materials firm focused on the commercialization of ultrahigh performance structural materials. It has a portfolio of customizable high-strength low-alloy structural ferrous materials for demanding applications in the defense, off-highway, tooling, and transportation industries. Detroit Materials’ materials provide cost and performance advantages over current high alloy materials. Its combination of material chemistry and manufacturing process creates steel with an average 40% lower material cost and similar properties to exotic alloys such as boron, nickel, and cobalt steels. Detroit Materials is headquartered in Michigan, U.S.

Boston Metal

Grant in 2013
Boston Metal is a metallurgy company specializing in reducing the carbon footprint of steel production. It offers industrial-scale solutions using its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process, enabling greener and more efficient metal production.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2013
Founded in 1997, Split Engineering specializes in measuring coarse rock fragmentation sizes using advanced imaging systems and software. Their solutions are designed to enhance mine profitability by optimizing processes within the mining industry.

Arcast

Grant in 2013
Arcast produces research and production vacuum and inert atmosphere melting frunaces for reactive and refractory metal alloys typically used in shape memory and advanced material alloys. They specialize in building vacuum arc melters and induction furnaces using the latest in a cold crucible and clean melt technologies. Arcast, based in Oxford, Maine, is today's emerging leader in advanced melting and metal powder atomisation technologies, with a diverse international customer base.

Ceralink

Grant in 2013
Ceralink offers products and services that solve strategic challenges for your company. They combine expert knowledge in materials science, hands-on engineering, and their solid network of resources to build value for their customers. Innovative. Materials Science. Solutions. Their core competencies include: - Strategic development for new materials and products - Microwave and RF processing of materials - Fabrication and analysis of ceramics, glass, metals - Additive Manufacturing - Clean, green, and lean consulting

Infinium Metals

Grant in 2013
Infinium Metals, based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced metallurgical processes for producing lightweight and magnetic materials. The company manufactures essential metals including magnesium, titanium, tantalum, neodymium, dysprosium, and solar-grade silicon using innovative techniques such as solid oxide membrane electrolysis. This low-energy process not only enhances efficiency but also minimizes environmental impact. Infinium Metals provides magnesium for fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft components, neodymium for magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid vehicles, and elements for high power-to-weight generators. Additionally, the company offers recycling solutions for magnesium and rare earth elements. Infinium serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer technology, defense, energy, and mass transit. Originally founded in 2008 as Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in 2013 to reflect its broader focus on clean metals.

SenSigma

Grant in 2013
SenSigma develops sensing and feedback systems for robotic welding and additive manufacturing using cutting-edge technology. They focus on metal additive manufacturing, quality control, and sensor technology.

XRSciences

Grant in 2012
XRSciences inventions is cross belt analyzer, slurry analyzer, chute analyzer, and air slide analyzer. They provide PGNAA analyzers, services, support, and sources. Their services are replenishment, repair, omni analyzer, optimization, and electronic upgrades.

MetalForming

Grant in 2012
MetalForming is a supplier of metal machinery specializing in metal cutting and forming products. The company provides a range of equipment, including portable and in-plant roll formers, sheet metal folders and handbrakes, shears, coil processors, panel curving machines, tapering systems, as well as slit to width and cut to length machines. In addition to machinery, MetalForming offers factory software, manufacturing execution systems, and consulting services tailored for clients in the metal building and roofing sectors. By delivering sophisticated solutions for sheet metal forming, cutting, bending, and coil handling, MetalForming enables its commercial clients to enhance operational efficiency and increase revenue at both job sites and factories.

Split Engineering

Grant in 2012
Founded in 1997, Split Engineering specializes in measuring coarse rock fragmentation sizes using advanced imaging systems and software. Their solutions are designed to enhance mine profitability by optimizing processes within the mining industry.

THT

Grant in 2012
Torrey Hills develops and delivers materials, fabricated parts, and equipment. That product includes refractory metal heat sinks, fabricated microelectronics packaging components, molybdenum, tungsten, and their alloy materials, as well as furnace equipment for the electronics and solar cell industries.

Chemica Technologies

Grant in 2012
Chemica Technologies is a privately-held technology development company incorporated in Oregon as a C-Corp in 2006. Through innovative surface and material chemistry they are creating novel materials that protect human health and help sustain their environment. They specialize in separation technology, chemical engineering, metal recovery, water remediation, and custom synthesis.

XRSciences

Grant in 2012
XRSciences inventions is cross belt analyzer, slurry analyzer, chute analyzer, and air slide analyzer. They provide PGNAA analyzers, services, support, and sources. Their services are replenishment, repair, omni analyzer, optimization, and electronic upgrades.
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