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Deep Material

MaterialsSuzhou, ChinaFounded 2021· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

AI-driven metal powders and material development services for additive manufacturing, specializing in aerospace-grade alloys like high-strength aluminum and nickel-based superalloys.

CEO / Founder
王轩泽 (Wang Xuanze)
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Hexworld Capital (合世家资本); Chenghui Capital (晨晖资本); Jiaxing Yiyue Venture Capital Partnership; Aries Investment HK Limited

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-throughput R&D equipment; 3D printing metal powders (e.g., aerospace-grade aluminum alloys, nickel-based superalloys, tool steels); Advanced metal material development services

Technological Advantage

Proprietary AI algorithms and intelligent computing engine enable rapid material development (6-month cycles vs. industry standard years), with in-house high-throughput R&D base supporting scalable production.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces metal material R&D cycles from years to ~6 months using AI and high-throughput experimentation, enabling faster innovation and cost-effective production of advanced alloys for AM applications.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on AI-driven material development specifically for AM, unlike broader competitors in general materials science or 3D printing hardware; offers integrated R&D services and powders with faster development cycles.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, defense, new energy vehicle manufacturers, and industrial companies requiring high-performance metal materials for 3D printing.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

鸿之微科技 (Hongzhiwei Tech); 深势科技 (Deep Potential Tech); 机数量子 (Jiashu Quantum); 铂力特 (Boltith); 华曙高科 (Husion)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Shortened material R&D cycles from years to ~6 months; developed 3 advanced alloy pipelines by end-2023; secured contracts with leading new energy vehicle manufacturers.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2021; Completed A-round financing of several tens of millions RMB; Built intelligent high-throughput metal material R&D experimental base in Suzhou; Developed aerospace-grade alloys for AM applications

Notable Customers

Leading new energy vehicle manufacturers (specific names not disclosed)

https://www.deep-material.com

Why this company matters

Deep Material occupies a niche at the intersection of materials informatics and additive manufacturing. While many metal powder suppliers rely on conventional metallurgy and extended trial-and-error campaigns, the company applies proprietary AI algorithms and an intelligent computing engine to accelerate alloy discovery and optimization specifically for AM processes such as LPBF and DED.

The company's core offering spans three areas: high-throughput R&D equipment, a portfolio of 3D printing metal powders — including aerospace-grade aluminum alloys, nickel-based superalloys, and tool steels — and advanced material development services. By integrating AI with an in-house high-throughput experimental base in Suzhou, Deep Material claims it can compress typical material development timelines from several years to approximately six months.

Target customers include aerospace, defense, and new energy vehicle manufacturers that require high-performance alloys for metal AM. The company has secured contracts with leading new energy vehicle makers, though specific names have not been disclosed. As of end-2023, Deep Material had developed three advanced alloy pipelines and holds independent intellectual property on those alloys.

The company's primary differentiator is its AM-specific focus, setting it apart from broader materials science platforms such as Hongzhiwei Tech and Deep Potential Tech, as well as from AM hardware makers like BLT and Husion. Deep Material raised approximately $5 million in an A-round from investors including Hexworld Capital and Chenghui Capital. The open question is whether its AI-driven approach can scale beyond pilot alloys to become a standard supply-chain option for aerospace primes and automotive tier-1s.