Elmet Additive
Produces refractory metal powders (tungsten, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum alloys) and provides laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing services for high-performance components in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Anania
- Team Size
- ~400
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3.5M
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Anania & Associates Investment Company LLC (AAI)
Technology & Products
Key Products
C103 niobium AM powder; Tungsten (W) powders; Molybdenum (Mo) powders; Advanced alloys (TZM, MoLa, MoTa, WHA, WK, HCT); 3D printed refractory metal parts via L-PBF
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Specialized in refractory metals (tungsten, molybdenum, niobium) with L-PBF process optimization for these materials, protected by trade secrets in powder production and process parameters. Defensible due to integrated supply chain and metallurgical expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Fully integrated U.S.-owned refractory metal production with additive manufacturing capabilities, reducing supply chain risks and enabling complex geometries for extreme temperature and corrosive environments.
How They Differentiate
Fully U.S.-owned and integrated production (powder to part) vs. global competitors; focuses exclusively on refractory metals (tungsten, molybdenum, niobium) with L-PBF expertise, whereas competitors may offer broader material portfolios but less specialization in these niche metals.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and energy sectors requiring high-performance refractory metal components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Medical; Semiconductor; Industrial Furnace; Energy; Electronics
Competitors
TANIOBIS GmbH; Global refractory metal powder producers (e.g., H.C. Starck globally); Specialized metal AM powder suppliers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired H.C. Starck Solutions Americas in November 2023, expanding manufacturing capacity and portfolio; operates a 210,000 square-foot facility in Maine with additional plants in Ohio and Michigan
Major Milestones
Founded in 1929; Acquired H.C. Starck Solutions Americas in November 2023; Launched Elmet Additive website and division in 2024; Debuted dedicated C-103 website (elmetc103.com); AS9100/ISO9001/ITAR certified
Notable Customers
U.S. Navy (strategic $5.1M order for Inconel® and Monel®)[4]; U.S. Department of Energy (FRIB nuclear research project via MEGA for precision linear accelerator RF components)[2]; DARPA (Critical Minerals Forum)[3]