MaterialsMacomb Township, Michigan, United StatesFounded 2018· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
High-performance steel alloy powders designed for 3D printing applications, offering enhanced hardness, ductility, and wear resistance.
CEO / Founder
Scott Pearson
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$4.98M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Cycad Group; MacLean-Fogg
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-performance steel alloy powders (e.g., Formetrix L-40 steel) for 3D printing applications, offering enhanced hardness, ductility, and wear resistance.
Technological Advantage
Patented technology that delivers superior mechanical properties and printability in 3D printed components.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides easy-to-print, high-performance steel alloy powders that enable advanced 3D printing capabilities for robust and reliable components.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through proprietary, easy-to-print, high-performance steel alloy powders (e.g., Formetrix L-40 steel) with superior material properties for robust and reliable 3D printed components.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industries requiring high-performance steel alloys for 3D printing, including automotive, heavy machinery, and industrial sectors.
Formetrix develops and supplies high-performance steel alloy powders specifically formulated for metal additive manufacturing. The company's materials are designed to address a gap in the AM materials market: steel powders that combine ease of printability with mechanical properties comparable to or exceeding wrought counterparts. Its L-40 steel is one example of a proprietary alloy tuned for LPBF systems.
The company's core technology is a set of patented steel alloy formulations that deliver superior hardness, ductility, and wear resistance in printed components. These powders are engineered to reduce cracking and distortion during printing, a common challenge with high-strength steel alloys. The intellectual property portfolio covers both alloy compositions and processing parameters.
Formetrix targets industries that require robust, reliable steel parts produced via additive manufacturing, including automotive, heavy-duty truck, agriculture equipment, off-road equipment, and military/defense. Typical applications include tooling, functional prototypes, and end-use components that must withstand high stress and abrasive conditions.
Following its acquisition by MacLean-Fogg in May 2021, Formetrix now operates as MacLean Additive within MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. This acquisition provides access to a larger manufacturing and distribution network while preserving the company's focus on specialized steel powders. Key competitors include Elementum 3D and Metalysis, though Formetrix differentiates through its focus on steel alloys and printability optimization.
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