5N Plus
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