Infinite Flex
IFG Infinite Flex GmbH is a German smart materials and plasma systems developer specializing in pure copper powders for laser-based additive manufacturing (SLM/LMD), enabling high-conductivity copper components with >52 MS/m electrical conductivity.
- CEO / Founder
- Kangkai Ma
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
INFINITE POWDER Cu 01 (99.5% pure copper powder for SLM/PBF-LB); Copper alloys (including CuCrZr and CuNiSiCr); Atmospheric plasma coating systems and processes (for metal deposition on substrates such as aluminum); Digital Direct Metallization (DDM) solutions; Smart materials for additive manufacturing and industrial applications
Technological Advantage
Defensible and verified advantage through US Patent US12311440B2 (granted 2025) and German filings. The technology is verified through successful validation on industry-standard machines, including the EOS M290 and Trumpf TruPrint 1000, proving that its material-level solution overcomes the 95%+ reflectivity of copper in standard IR laser powder bed fusion.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enabling the additive manufacturing of high-purity copper components using standard infrared (IR) laser-based Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) systems. The company utilizes a proprietary post-treatment process for copper powder that overcomes traditional challenges of high reflectivity and thermal conductivity, allowing for the production of dense, highly conductive parts without specialized green or blue laser hardware.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from hardware-centric competitors (e.g., Trumpf or Nikon SLM green laser systems) by offering a material-based solution that utilizes existing IR laser infrastructure, significantly reducing CAPEX. Unlike standard copper powders that require specialized wavelengths to achieve density, IFG's 'INFINITE POWDER Cu 01' maintains 99.5% purity while remaining compatible with standard SLM/PBF-LB systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, R&D departments, and additive manufacturing service providers requiring high-performance copper components with complex geometries for electrical and thermal applications.
Industry Verticals
Electronics; Electrical Engineering; Automotive (e.g., e-mobility, induction coils); Aerospace (e.g., heat exchangers); Thermal Management; Telecommunications (e.g., RF components and antennas)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees: Estimated <20 (Small/Medium Enterprise)
Major Milestones
{"year":2019,"event":"Filed foundational patent for laser sintering powder technology."}; {"year":2022,"event":"Launched 'INFINITE POWDER CU 01', a 99.5% pure copper powder specifically developed for industrial SLM 3D printing."}; {"year":2022,"event":"Successfully validated copper powder on industry-standard machines including the EOS M290 and Trumpf TruPrint 1000."}; {"year":2022,"event":"Participated in the Solar Decathlon Europe 21/22, showcasing smart materials and energy-efficient building technologies."}; {"year":2025,"event":"Granted US Patent US12311440B2 for its proprietary metal powder bed fusion material technology."}
Notable Customers
Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS (Research user); RWTH Aachen University (Research user); EOS (Validation and testing partner); Trumpf (Validation and testing partner)