Florida Turbine Technologies
Designs, develops, manufactures, and tests turbine engine components and systems, including turbopumps and propulsion components, leveraging additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping and production of complex metal parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Shirley Brostmeyer
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- $60.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Technology & Products
Key Products
Turbine engine components; Turbopumps; Propulsion components; Additive manufacturing services for aerospace components
Technological Advantage
FTT's advantage lies in its proprietary design and manufacturing processes for turbine engines, combined with early adoption of additive manufacturing for complex metal parts. The company holds patents in AM-related technologies (e.g., US9611745 for atomizer) and has demonstrated successful application in NASA projects like the LOX-Methane turbopump. The IP is protectable through patents and trade secrets, though the core AM processes are replicable by well-funded competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and cost for turbine engine components through additive manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration and production of complex geometries that are difficult or impossible with traditional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
FTT differentiates through its focus on high-performance turbomachinery and its proven track record in applying additive manufacturing to rocket engine components, such as the LOX-Methane turbopump for NASA. Unlike general AM service bureaus, FTT combines deep domain expertise in turbine design with in-house AM capabilities, enabling faster development cycles and optimized part performance.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense prime contractors, government agencies (NASA, DoD, DOE), and commercial aerospace companies.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space propulsion; Power generation; Oil and gas
Competitors
Concepts NREC; Barber-Nichols; SoftInWay
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by Kratos for $60 million in 2019; received $1.73M DoD obligation for additively manufactured cooled turbine engine testing in 2023.
Major Milestones
1998: Founded by Shirley and Joseph Brostmeyer; 2019: Kratos acquired 80.1% interest for $60 million; 2022: Named engine design partner for Boom Supersonic's Symphony program; 2023: Received DoD award for additively manufactured cooled turbine engine testing
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Defense; Boom Supersonic; Rolls-Royce (as per LinkedIn presence)