Blacksand Technology
Low-cost titanium alloy powder production and sintering technologies for additive manufacturing, specializing in HAMR, HSPT, and GSD technologies
- CEO / Founder
- Kesh Keshavan (President)
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $253K
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- America's Seed Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Titanium and alloy powders for additive manufacturing, specializing in HAMR, HSPT, and GSD technologies.
Technological Advantage
Innovative processes that reduce production costs and carbon footprint in titanium powder manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Low-cost processes for making titanium alloy powders, enabling efficient and sustainable manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Low-cost, low-carbon titanium metal production distinguishes the company from competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industries requiring advanced materials for additive manufacturing
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Medical","Additive manufacturing"]
Competitors
Acade Powder
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2013; raised total $253K; invested ~US$12M in R&D over 8+ years, including >US$7M from US government agencies (ARPA-E/DOE); technology portfolio commercialized through agreement with IperionX in 2024 who now control the technologies
Major Milestones
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