FormAlloy
Develops and sells Directed Energy Deposition (DED) metal 3D printing systems and DEDSmart® software for part production, repair, enhancement, and cladding, enabling faster and more cost-effective metal manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Melanie Lang
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- NASA
Technology & Products
Key Products
X-Series DED systems; L-Series DED systems; DEDSmart® software and monitoring solutions; Alloy Development Feeder (ADF)
Technological Advantage
FormAlloy's proprietary DEDSmart® technology enables multi-material deposition and high-speed metal part production, repair, and cladding. The company holds patents on its technology, providing a defensible moat. Its integration with NASA's RAMPT project and recognition in the industry validate its technical capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
FormAlloy's DED systems form, clad, and repair metal parts 2-100x faster than conventional methods, reducing lead times and costs for high-value components. The multi-material capability allows for bimetallic and multi-alloy parts, enabling innovative designs and repair solutions.
How They Differentiate
FormAlloy differentiates through its multi-material DED capability, which most competitors lack, and its DEDSmart® software for real-time process control. It also offers a vertically integrated solution with both hardware and software, and has a strong focus on aerospace and defense applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, and energy companies needing metal part production, repair, and cladding; also OEMs and research institutions.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Meltio; Optomec; DMG Mori
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Team size of 11-50 employees; opened Application Development Center in California; won Exhibitor Innovation Award at RAPID + TCT.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016; Won Exhibitor Innovation Award at RAPID + TCT for Alloy Development Feeder; Opened Application Development Center in California; Participated in NASA's RAMPT project; Deployed X5R system to HAMR Industries LLC
Notable Customers
NASA; HAMR Industries LLC; Firehawk Aerospace
Recent coverage of FormAlloy
Funding rounds
- Seed$2MSource: Tracxn