GTP
Tungsten and tungsten carbide metal powders optimized for additive manufacturing (binder jetting, selective laser sintering, electron beam melting), delivering high-density components for aerospace and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Melissa Albeck
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4.2M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-purity tungsten and tungsten carbide-cobalt powders engineered for additive manufacturing (binder jetting, selective laser sintering, electron beam melting), delivering high-density components for aerospace and defense applications. Also offers Tungsten Chemicals, Ready-to-Press Grade Powders, Zinc Reclaimed WC-Co Powders, and Powders for Energy Exploration.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary tungsten carbide powder formulations (WC701 grade) achieve high density in complex geometries; long manufacturing experience (80+ years tungsten expertise, 45+ years thermal spray) reduces defect rates vs. new entrants; conflict-free and secured raw material sourcing differentiates from Chinese suppliers in defense-critical applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-purity tungsten and tungsten carbide-cobalt powders engineered for additive manufacturing achieve >99% theoretical density in complex geometries, reducing material waste vs. machining while enabling near-net-shape production of critical aerospace/defense components.
How They Differentiate
GTP differentiates on western sourcing (vs. Chinese suppliers), aerospace/defense security clearance, conflict-free supply chain transparency, and dedicated AM powder grades optimized for binder jetting and EBM; smaller scale than ATI but more specialized in tungsten/molybdenum.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, Defense, High-Performance Industrial OEMs
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Electronics; Construction; Energy (SOFC applications)
Competitors
Plansee SE, Glencore, Voestalpine, A-Mark, Climax Molybdenum, Elmet Technologies, ATI
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Three production locations; 75+ years of experience in tungsten industry
Major Milestones
1916 — Patterson Screen Company founded; 1943 — Tungsten powder operations launched; 1978 — Thermal spray powder capabilities added; 2008 — Acquired by Plansee Group (Austrian materials company); 2021 — Melissa Albeck appointed CEO; 2022 — Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals acquisition (Indiana-based tungsten composites/components); 2023+ — Expansion of additive manufacturing powder portfolio
Notable Customers
OxEon Energy (SOFC fuel cells); Aerospace/Defense sector (specific customers not disclosed; parts on Mars Rover per NASA collaboration)
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- EOS P 500Buyer: Prototal Industries (Prototal GTP) · Supplier: EOS