Advanced Materials Technologies
Provides FAA/EASA-approved contract manufacturing and repair services for complex aerospace components, including APUs and gas turbine engines, leveraging machining and metallurgy expertise.
- CEO / Founder
- John R. (Rick) Lucas
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- UMB Bank, National Association
Technology & Products
Key Products
APU component repairs and overhaul; Hot-section turbine repairs; Machining services (wire EDM, 5-axis EDM drilling); TIG/EB welding; Platinum Vapor Phase Aluminide Coating; Vacuum heat treat/braze; Shot peen; Chemical stripping; Airflow testing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary repair processes and coatings (e.g., Platinum Vapor Phase Aluminide) that enhance component durability and performance, supported by certifications and decades of experience.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces downtime and maintenance costs for aerospace operators by offering certified, high-quality repair services that extend component lifespan and ensure regulatory compliance.
How They Differentiate
Offers comprehensive FAA/EASA-certified repair services with in-house advanced machining and coating capabilities, unlike some competitors that may outsource or specialize narrowly.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Airlines, military, power generation companies requiring aerospace component repairs and manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Aviation; Power Generation
Competitors
Atech Turbine Components, Rompec Aerospace, Tomak Precision, Lindel Engineering
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees range from 11-50 to 51-200, with revenue estimated at $5M-$20M annually or specifically $5.6M. The company relocated headquarters to Chandler, AZ in April 2020 and was actively hiring manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, and inspection personnel as of 2020. Recent government contract awards include $710.1K from Honeywell and Raytheon in January 2025.
Major Milestones
Relocated to Chandler, Arizona in April 2020
Notable Customers
Honeywell; Pratt & Whitney