Denali Scientific
Develops plasma spectrometers and space science instruments, leveraging polymer 3D printing for lightweight, low-cost CubeSat payload components.
- CEO / Founder
- Craig Pollock
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Alaska Cubesat Auroral Plasma Spectrometer (ACAPS)
Technological Advantage
Leverages polymer 3D printing (e.g., CNT-PEEK) to produce complex spectrometer components that would be difficult or expensive with traditional machining; deep domain expertise from former NASA principal investigator.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces instrument mass and lead time via additive manufacturing, enabling rapid, low-cost iterations for space plasma measurements.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on miniaturized space plasma instruments using additive manufacturing, backed by NASA flight project experience.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, CubeSat developers, space research institutions
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Space Research; Satellite
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Development of ACAPS for CubeSats; Publication of 'Additively manufactured plastic plasma spectrometer' (2024)
Notable Customers
NASA; University of Alaska Fairbanks
Funding rounds
- GrantSource: NASA TechPort