MaterialsLargo, FL, USAFounded 2016· One of 1017 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
Develops nanoceramic composite materials and additive manufacturing processes for extreme environments, enabling lightweight, durable components for aerospace, defense, and space applications.
CEO / Founder
Dr. Bill Goodman
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$12M
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
U.S. Government (SBIR-STTR)
Technology & Products
Key Products
GTNANO™ Shield; ANT™ (Aligned Nanoforest Technologies); Manufactured Armor (SiC, Alumina, B4C); Green Power Trailer; RoboSiC™
Technological Advantage
Patented processes for 3D printing ceramic nanopastes and laminate nanocomposites, achieving high density and performance in materials like SiC and alumina; first 3D carbon nanotube nanoforest technology
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for custom ceramic matrix composites by 30-50% through proprietary 3D printing processes, enabling rapid fabrication of components for hypersonics, armor, and space systems.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on nanoceramic composites for extreme environments vs. broader polymer/metal AM; proprietary binder jetting and CFF processes achieve higher temperature resistance and lightweight properties than standard ceramic AM
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace primes, defense contractors, space agencies, and industrial manufacturers requiring high-performance materials
Named to the Flying 40 (fastest-growing tech companies in New Mexico), representing part of over $900M in revenue and nearly 5,000 jobs
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016; NASA Phase I SBIR award; Department of Army Phase I STTR selection for 3D printed armor; Partnership with ECM Engineered Materials GmbH; Moved headquarters to Largo, FL in 2023
Notable Customers
NASA; Department of Defense; Northrop Grumman; Lockheed Martin; Raytheon
3D printing of silicon carbide structures10730203 · US
3D PRINTING OF SILICON CARBIDE STRUCTURES2020060582 · WO
Ceramic armor and other structures manufactured using ceramic nano-pastes11274066 · US
Why this company matters
AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure
Goodman Technologies occupies a niche at the intersection of advanced ceramics and additive manufacturing, focusing on components that must withstand extreme thermal and mechanical loads. Its proprietary binder jetting and material extrusion (CFF) processes are tailored for nanoceramic composites, offering a path to reduce lead times and costs by 30-50% compared to traditional ceramic matrix composite fabrication.
The company's core technology centers on 3D printing of ceramic nanopastes and laminate nanocomposites, achieving high density in materials such as silicon carbide (SiC), alumina, and boron carbide (B4C). Products include GTNANO™ Shield, ANT™ (Aligned Nanoforest Technologies), manufactured armor, and the RoboSiC™ system. An AI-empowered robotic additive manufacturing approach is used to produce complex geometries for extreme-environment applications.
Customers include NASA, the Department of Defense, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, with applications spanning hypersonics, armor, and space systems. The company has received SBIR-STTR funding from the U.S. government and holds patented processes for printed and robotically manufactured laminate nanocomposites. Key partnerships include ECM Engineered Materials GmbH, the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, and Arceon.
A key differentiator is the focus on nanoceramic composites rather than polymer or metal AM, enabling higher temperature resistance and lighter weight than standard ceramic AM processes. The company was founded in 2016 and moved its headquarters to Largo, Florida in 2023. With $12M+ in total funding and a team of 11-50, Goodman Technologies is positioned as an emerging player in the defense and aerospace supply chain for advanced ceramic components.