cunova
Manufactures high-purity, gas-atomized copper and copper alloy powders optimized for metal additive manufacturing processes like LPBF, DED, and binder jetting.
- CEO / Founder
- Christoph Geyer
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $198M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- KME Germany; Paragon Partners; SDCL EDGE Acquisition Corp
Technology & Products
Key Products
Pure Copper AM Powder; Copper Alloy AM Powder; Customized Powder Specifications for LPBF/DED/Binder Jetting
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Tailored powder specifications for LPBF, DED, and binder jetting with superior conductivity and density. VERIFIED: Validated process parameters with RWTH Aachen University for PBF-LB/M pure copper hairpin stators. DEFENSIBLE: Proprietary gas atomization and sieving/air separation processes, backed by established metallurgical IP and trade secrets.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers customizable, high-flowability copper powders that enable 3D printing of complex, high-thermal/electrical conductivity parts, reducing prototyping lead times and enabling on-demand production of specialized heat exchangers, stators, and RF components.
How They Differentiate
Unlike generalist metal powder suppliers, cunova leverages specialized copper metallurgy heritage to offer highly customized alloy compositions and validated process parameters specifically for high-conductivity AM applications, achieving superior purity and flowability compared to standard commercial copper powders.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace, automotive, and electronics companies requiring high-conductivity AM components
Industry Verticals
Electronics; Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Energy
Competitors
LPW Technology; Sandvik Osprey; TLS Technik
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 1,450 employees globally; 5 production sites in Europe and USA; serves 500+ customers across multiple industrial sectors.
Major Milestones
Announced SPAC merger with SDCL EDGE Acquisition Corp (Feb 2024); Appointed Christoph Geyer as CEO (Apr 2025); Established Service Division as fourth business pillar (Apr 2023); Validated pure copper powder for PBF-LB/M with RWTH Aachen
Notable Customers
RWTH Aachen University (DAP); Major steel producers (for non-AM divisions); Industrial electronics manufacturers