Astro Alloys
Supplies thermal spray systems and Praxair TruForm metal powders for additive manufacturing, enabling high-performance component coating and metal 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Cindy Whited
- Team Size
- <25 employees
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermal spray powders; HVOF equipment; Plasma spray systems; Arc spray systems; Hard surfacing equipment; TruForm metal powders
Technological Advantage
Combines 40+ years of thermal spray expertise with a specialized supply chain for high-purity AM metal powders, offering technical support for material selection and application.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material sourcing complexity for metal AM by providing certified Praxair TruForm powders (cobalt, iron, nickel, titanium) alongside established thermal spray coating solutions for industrial durability.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through high-quality technical service and expert support for both traditional thermal spray coatings and emerging AM powder requirements in industrial sectors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, medical, and oil & gas sectors requiring high-purity metal powders and coating systems.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Oil & Gas
Competitors
Oerlikon Metco; Progressive Surface; AMT AG
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue <$5M; employee growth data masked but tracked.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1980; Strategic expansion into AM materials via Praxair TruForm powder partnership
Notable Customers
Praxair Surface Technologies (Linde AMT); Kennametal Stellite; GE Additive; Rolls Royce; LSN Diffusion; Saint-Gobain; Wall Colmonoy; Thermach; Kelco; Kalon Biotherapeutics; Speed Shore Corporation; Motion Industries; Goodman Manufacturing Company