Alpha Powders
Upcycled, spherical polymer powders for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing using proprietary SpheroNANO spheroidization technology; enables 40%+ cost reduction vs virgin powders while reducing carbon footprint and improving print quality through superior powder flowability.
- CEO / Founder
- Dominik Zdybał
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $10K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- MassChallenge Switzerland; Formnext Start-up Challenge
Technology & Products
Key Products
SpheroNANO spheroidization platform (on-demand polymer powder modification); Polyolefin powder for SLS 3D printing (low bulk density 0.88 g/ccm for lightweight aerospace/chemical applications); PA6/CF recycled SLS powder (fully sustainable from recycled fishing nets and waste carbon fibers, in partnership with Fishy Filaments)
Technological Advantage
Patent-protected spheroidization process (claimed in company materials); proprietary chemistry enables processing of diverse polymer inputs including post-industrial dust; sustainable competitive moat through circular supply chain partnerships (Fishy Filaments); 3D Printing Industry Awards 2023 recognition establishes brand authority; only Polish representative in 3D printing industry at major awards.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces SLS powder costs by 40%+ through upcycled feedstock; improves powder flowability (sphericity >95%) enabling higher quality prints with fewer defects; cuts lead times through on-demand spherodization; achieves carbon footprint reduction vs virgin materials; enables sustainable PA6/CF solutions from recycled fishing nets and waste carbon fiber.
How They Differentiate
Upcycled/recycled feedstock at cost parity or discount vs virgin materials; superior sphericity enabling print quality advantages; sustainability narrative + circular economy positioning; specialized in polymer AM where material costs are 40-60% of system costs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial AM service bureaus and manufacturers using SLS 3D printing; aerospace, automotive, chemical industries
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Chemical Manufacturing; Industrial 3D Printing; Automotive; Sustainability-focused Manufacturing
Competitors
Formate (bio-based polymer powders for AM); Traditional virgin polymer powder suppliers (e.g., EOS, 3D Systems sourcing)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2023: 3D Printing Industry Awards - Innovation of the Year (sole Polish 3D printing company winner); 2023: Plug and Play accelerator program (cohort with PayPal, Google, Logitech alumni facility); 2023: Santander X Startup Award - Poland 2023; 2024: Formnext Frankfurt exhibition with strategic partnership announcements; 2024: Recycling partnership with Fishy Filaments for fully sustainable PA6/CF powder; Launch: Polyolefin powder for desktop SLS 3D printing (latest innovation)
Notable Customers
Sinterit