Elementum 3D
Develops and supplies high-performance metal, ceramic, and composite powders for additive manufacturing, enabling the printing of previously unprintable materials.
- CEO / Founder
- Jacob Nuechterlein
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $23.6M
- Latest Round
- Series B
- Key Investors
- Conconi Growth Partners; Sumitomo; United States Department of Defense; AM Ventures; Colorado School of Mines; National Science Foundation
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Aluminum Powders (e.g., A1000-RAM10, A6061-RAM2, A7050-RAM2)","Copper Powders","Nickel Powders","Steel Powders","Tantalum Powders","Custom alloy development services"]
Technological Advantage
The RAM technology allows Elementum 3D to produce a wider range of printable, high-performance materials that were previously unavailable for additive manufacturing. This opens new applications for lightweighting, improved performance, and part consolidation, giving them a significant competitive edge.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Elementum 3D's patented Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) technology enables the creation of materials with superior properties, such as high strength and performance at elevated temperatures, that are not possible with traditional manufacturing methods.
How They Differentiate
Elementum 3D differentiates itself through its proprietary RAM technology, which allows for the creation of novel material compositions with enhanced properties, as opposed to competitors who may focus on producing standard metal alloy powders.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Organizations in high-performance sectors requiring advanced materials for additive manufacturing, including aerospace, defense, automotive (motorsports), and industrial applications.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Defense","Automotive","Industrial","Energy","Healthcare"]
Competitors
Metalysis; Tekna Plasma Systems; Equispheres
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["Granted patents for Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) technology in the US, Canada, and Australia.","Achieved AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, crucial for the aerospace industry.","Selected by the US Air Force for the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC).","Partnered with NASA to advance space exploration technology.","Celebrated 10 years in business in October 2024."]
Notable Customers
University of Utah, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) (for NASA STTR Phase I contract), Colorado School of Mines (contributed resources and learning opportunities).
Recent coverage of Elementum 3D
- Elementum 3D, in partnership with the University of Utah and Penn State, has secured a NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant to advance cold spray additive m...
- Elementum 3D is enabling 6061 and 2024 aluminum for L-PBF via Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) to eliminate hot-tearing.