EML
A total solution provider for advanced alloy materials and additive manufacturing, specializing in the localization of high-purity spherical metal powders and industrial 3D printing equipment.
- CEO / Founder
- Eunsoo Park
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $13.1M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- SBI Investment Korea, Yuanta Investment, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (신용보증기금)
Technology & Products
Key Products
EML specializes in high-purity spherical metal powders and industrial 3D printing equipment, utilizing proprietary EIGA and VIGA technology to reduce impurities by over 20% for aerospace and semiconductor applications.
Technical position · AMPulse analysis
Utilizes a proprietary AI-based process optimization system that analyzes accumulated atomization data to ensure high-yield, high-cleanliness spherical powders. Their materials exhibit up to 3x higher strength and 5x higher elasticity compared to standard industrial alloys.
Patent position
Patent families filed fell -33%, from 6 in 2019-2021 to 4 in 2022-2024, while tracked AM filings in the same patent offices fell -36%. EML holds 11 families in total against 75 for Carpenter Technology. AMPulse analysis
- Filing momentum
- 4 families filed 2022–2024, 6 in 2019–2021 (-33%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -36%
- Filed in
- KR 82%US 18%
- Named competitors, AM patent families
- Carpenter Technology 75
11 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces dependency on imported high-end metal powders by providing a domestic 'Total Solution' that integrates material science, part manufacturing, and equipment production, resulting in higher material purity and superior mechanical properties.
How They Differentiate
EML differentiates itself through its proprietary 'Total Solution' model, designing and manufacturing its own powder production equipment (Atomizers) and AI-optimized processing systems. Their EIGA and VIGA technology reduces impurities by over 20%, meeting rigorous standards for aerospace and semiconductor applications, allowing for higher purity and molecular-level alloy customization.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in high-precision sectors such as aerospace, defense, nuclear energy, and semiconductors.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Aviation, Defense, Nuclear Energy, Semiconductors, Medical Implants
Competitors
Hana AM (하나에이엠); K-Materials; Carpenter Technology; Samyang (AM Division)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported revenue of approximately 16.54B KRW (~$12M) for 2025, with ~90–97 employees (Saramin/Incruit 2026).
Major Milestones
Founded Dec 2018 by Dr. Eunsoo Park (ex-Samsung/KITECH), Successfully localized high-purity spherical metal powders for aerospace/semiconductor, Secured 5.0B KRW investment from KODIT, SBI Investment, Yuanta Investment (2022–2023), Awarded '3 Million Dollar Export Tower' by KITA (Dec 2023), Selected for DIPS 1000+ Deep-tech Startup (MSS), Signed IPO underwriting with Shinhan Investment Securities (2026), KS Q 9100 aerospace quality certification (Mar 2026), Third-party convertible preferred raise ~USD 9.2M (Jun 2026)
Notable Customers
Samsung Electronics; Hanwha Aerospace; Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH); KAIST
Recent coverage of EML
- EML showcases aerospace metal powders at AEROTEC 2026, reports 3,000-tonne annual capacitykr.aving.net
- EML reached a 3 million dollar export milestone, recording 4.22 million dollars in global sales of metal powders and AM...amenews.kr
- EML won the 3 Million Dollar Export Tower, achieving 4.22 million USD in exports through mid-2025.amenews.kr
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 11
- Granted
- 7
- Families
- 11
Leading domains: material (11), process (10), equipment (2)
Filings by year: 2023: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 1
- Mo-Ti 실린더 일체형 타겟 및 그 제조 방법1030011850000 · KR
- 3D 프린팅을 이용한 다이아몬드 적층 방법1024525590000 · KR
- 적층 제조용 고경도 합금 소재 및 그에 따른 부품1028437840000 · KR
- METAL POWDER MANUFACTURING SYSTEM20250065402 · US
- 3D 프린팅을 이용한 고효율 Zr계 실린더형 합금타겟 제조방법1023708350000 · KR