Arizona State University
Conducts foundational research and provides training in additive manufacturing, including multi-metal powder-bed fusion simulation to predict and prevent interfacial cracks, enabling reliable production of functionally graded components for aerospace, energy, and biomedical applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael M. Crow
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $1B
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Science Foundation; America Makes; State of Arizona TRIF; U.S. Department of Defense
Technology & Products
Key Products
NSF CAREER Award research on multi-metal AM simulation; Additive manufacturing training and certification programs; Advanced prototyping services via SWAP Hub; AI-enhanced metal AM process development; Materials science research for AM alloys
Technological Advantage
Proprietary physics-informed simulation framework for multi-metal powder-bed fusion, validated against real production systems, protected by potential patents and trade secrets developed through NSF-funded research. Independently verified through collaborations with industry partners like 3D Systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces multi-metal AM qualification cost and time by developing physics-informed predictive models that eliminate trial-and-error, potentially cutting certification cycles from years to months for critical components like heat exchangers and rocket nozzles.
How They Differentiate
Focus on fundamental multi-metal AM defect prediction versus general-purpose simulation; integrates domain-specific materials science with AI, validated through direct access to production-scale LPBF systems, unlike commercial software vendors relying on generalized models.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, energy companies, biomedical device manufacturers, and AM software developers seeking validated simulation tools and qualified workforce.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Medical; Automotive; Education
Competitors
ANSYS; Dassault Systèmes; Siemens Digital Industries Software; nTopology; Hexagon
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual research expenditures surpassed $1 billion in 2025, ranking among top 4% of U.S. research universities; SWAP Hub awarded $36.3M in Year 2 funding.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1885; Reached $1B annual research funding (2025); NSF CAREER Award for multi-metal AM simulation (2026); Leadership of $36.3M SWAP Hub (2025); America Makes $1M directed project (2019)
Notable Customers
Boeing (research collaboration); 3D Systems (collaboration); Intel (partnership); U.S. Department of Defense (via SWAP Hub)