FOMS
Develops and operates in-space manufacturing systems for producing ZBLAN optical fiber in microgravity, reducing signal loss compared to terrestrial fiber.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Zuong
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Windfall Venture
Technology & Products
Key Products
SpaceFORM (Space Facility for Orbital Remote Manufacturing); Space Fibers (optical fiber manufacturing payload)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary in-orbit fiber drawing process validated on ISS missions; holds patents on aspects of in-orbit ZBLAN drawing. The microgravity environment enables production of fibers with lower signal loss than terrestrial manufacturing, a significant technical advantage.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of high-quality ZBLAN optical fiber in microgravity, offering superior performance (lower signal loss) compared to terrestrial manufacturing, with potential for significant cost savings in high-bandwidth communication applications.
How They Differentiate
FOMS is the most specialized draw control system developer for in-space fiber manufacturing, with focused investment in interferometric monitoring and autonomous control algorithms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, satellite operators, telecommunications companies, defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Telecommunications
Competitors
Physical Optics Corporation (POC); Redwire Corporation
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Completed 3 missions to the International Space Station; Demonstrated production of high-quality ZBLAN optical fiber on ISS; Developed SpaceFORM (Space Facility for Orbital Remote Manufacturing)
Notable Customers
NASA; Mercury Systems