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5N Plus

MaterialsMontreal, Quebec, CanadaFounded 1996· One of 884 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces high-performance engineered metal powders for additive manufacturing, focusing on cold spray and other AM technologies to serve aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

CEO / Founder
Richard Perron
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$18.1M
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
U.S. Government

Technology & Products

Key Products

Metal powders for additive manufacturing; Specialty semiconductors; High-purity metals and chemicals

Technological Advantage

Proprietary processes for producing additive manufacturing-grade powders with up to 90% lower carbon footprint, supported by 6 patents in metallurgy and colloidal chemistry, providing a defensible sustainability and quality edge.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Supplies ultra-pure, sustainable metal powders with integrated recycling, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% compared to traditional methods, enabling cost-effective production of large components and part restoration.

How They Differentiate

Offers integrated recycling for sustainable powder production with up to 90% lower carbon footprint vs. competitors, proprietary high-purity processes, and a broad portfolio including cold spray powders, unlike niche AM powder suppliers.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturers requiring high-purity metal powders for AM applications.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Medical; Renewable Energy; Industrial

Competitors

Trio Labs; Acade Powder; Continuum

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Q3 2025 revenue of $104.9 million, up 33% YoY; EBITDA guidance raised to $85-90 million for 2025

Major Milestones

Entered additive manufacturing market in 2024 with metal powder portfolio; Secured multi-year supply agreement with First Solar; Awarded US$14.4 million by U.S. Department of Defense for space-qualified materials; Added to S&P/TSX Composite Index

Notable Customers

First Solar; Samsung