American Elements
Certified manufacturer and distributor of advanced materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, compounds, composites, and nanoparticles. Specializes in high-purity, spherical, agglomerate-free metal powders optimized for additive manufacturing processes. Offers in-house AM services including direct/selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, blown powder techniques, and precision inkjet printing for prototyping and production.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Silver
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal powders (titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, cobalt-chrome, nickel alloys, steels, exotic alloys); Ceramic powders and compounds; Nanomaterials and nanoparticles; Organometallic compounds; Advanced ceramics and composites; Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) services; Selective laser melting (SLM) services; Blown powder/directed energy deposition (DED) services; Precision inkjet printing services; Prototype and functional part manufacturing
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 'World's largest producer of highly spherical, agglomerate free, and narrowly distributed powders for additive manufacturing.' VERIFIED: Company operates dedicated powder atomization facilities in multiple countries with ISO 9001 certification and standardized manufacturing procedures (SOPs) for all product codes. Narrow particle distribution enables higher density and fewer defects in printed parts. DEFENSIBLE: Proprietary atomization process, manufacturing expertise, and 25+ year operational track record; however, not confirmed patented and potentially replicable by other powder suppliers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates material sourcing complexity for AM practitioners through 35,000-product certified catalog with guaranteed lot-to-lot consistency; proprietary powder atomization and processing delivers highest sphericity and narrow particle distribution, enabling improved density and mechanical properties in printed parts; in-house AM services reduce prototype cycle time from design to functional part.
How They Differentiate
Material science expertise (25+ years R&D), vertical integration (powder production + in-house AM services), product breadth (35,000 SKUs), global manufacturing footprint, certified quality (ISO 9001), and lot-to-lot consistency. Primary differentiation vs commodity powder suppliers is narrower particle size distribution and higher sphericity, reducing post-processing and improving final part quality.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Global technology companies, aerospace/defense contractors, automotive manufacturers, biomedical device makers, academic and government research institutions
Industry Verticals
Aerospace and defense; Automotive; Biomedical devices; Dental; Consumer electronics; Energy and power generation; Medical devices; Space exploration; Green technology; Advanced electronics
Competitors
Alfa Aesar; Atlantic Equipment Engineers; Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
estimated_annual_revenue_usd: ~$17M (RocketReach, 2026 estimate). alternative_revenue_estimate_usd: ~$1.6M (Kona Equity estimate). notes: Revenue figures vary significantly by source; no employee count, growth rate, or funding data found in provided results
Major Milestones
Established global manufacturing footprint: facilities in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Baotou (China), Monterrey (Mexico), Manchester (UK); Expanded 3D printing and additive manufacturing capacity (date unspecified in provided sources); Gallium & Germanium production expansion announced July 2023 in response to Chinese export restrictions; Organometallic compounds production capacity expansion (date unspecified)
Notable Customers
Toyota; ArcelorMittal