Applied Optimization
Provides engineering R&D and software solutions for additive manufacturing process monitoring and optimization, including in-situ defect detection and feed-forward control for metal 3D printing (wire-feed and powder bed).
- CEO / Founder
- Anil Chaudhary
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- No equity funding rounds identified. Government contract funding: $1,249,999 from AFRL (as of Sep 2025); listed as DOD vendor.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive Manufacturing Process Monitoring Software; Feed-forward control solutions for laser powder bed fusion and wire-feed AM; SBIR-funded process control solutions (e.g., Wire-Feed AM Process Control with Defect Detection)
Technological Advantage
Protected by US Patent 11,915,405 (Additive Manufacturing Process Monitoring), granted Feb 2024, with corresponding China patent. The company combines domain expertise in space science and AM to deliver process control solutions that are not offered by most AM equipment vendors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Improves metal AM part quality and yield through real-time process monitoring and closed-loop control, reducing scrap and rework costs while accelerating qualification.
How They Differentiate
Focus on in-situ process control and defect correction, leveraging machine learning and sensor fusion, compared to competitors who may only offer post-process inspection or simulation. The company's capabilities are validated through partnerships with NASA and America Makes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, and government agencies (NASA, DARPA, USAF, USN) as well as industrial manufacturers using metal AM.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Sigma Labs; Additive Assurance; Renishaw
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employee count: 10 (per Tracxn). Active since 1995 (LinkedIn), incorporated 1999. Received $1,249,999 AFRL contract (as of Sep 2025). Listed as DOD vendor with contracts over $25,000.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1995; Became Silver Member of America Makes (2024); Awarded NASA SBIR for Wire-Feed AM Process Control (2021, contract 80NSSC21C0103, $125K); Awarded 3rd place in America Makes OASIS Challenge
Notable Customers
NASA; DARPA; US Air Force; US Navy; GE Aviation; Rolls-Royce