FemtoSci
Develops diamond-based electronics and additive metallization processes for high-temperature, harsh-environment applications, including fine-line interconnects for power electronics and aerospace.
- CEO / Founder
- David Kerns
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4,951,070
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Missile Defense Agency; NASA; Department of Defense (Navy, DMEA); Launch Tennessee; ARPA-E
Technology & Products
Key Products
Diamond-based sensors and detectors; Thermal management solutions using diamond nanofluids; CVD diamond materials; Additive metallization / fine-line interconnects (in development)
Technological Advantage
Combines a proprietary additive metallization process (licensed from Vanderbilt University) with diamond materials expertise, enabling interconnects on high-temperature substrates such as diamond, silicon carbide, and ceramics. This addresses limitations of conventional wire bonding and soldering in extreme environments, and is protectable through patents and process trade secrets.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables fine-line, high-temperature metallization on arbitrary substrates, improving reliability and performance of electronics in extreme environments.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through specialization in diamond-based technologies for advanced applications, positioning itself as a leader in diamond-based electronics and nanomaterials. Its differentiation is evidenced by involvement in advanced R&D such as fabricating diamond pyramids for field emission current transfer in homopolar machines and nanoporous graphene film fabrication with cluster ion beams, as well as active U.S. government/defense contracting.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, Department of Defense, aerospace and power electronics manufacturers, government R&D programs
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Electronics/Semiconductors; Energy/Utilities; Research/Government
Competitors
Optomec; Nano Dimension
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2025: Selected for NASA STTR 2025-I; 2023: Received DOD contracts; 2019: Listed as partner in CTTC
Notable Customers
DOD; DOE; NASA
Funding rounds
- GrantLead: Missile Defense Agency · Source: Press release (femtosci.com)
- GrantLead: ARPA-E · Source: ARPA-E project page