MRL
Provides metal additive manufacturing services and integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) solutions for aerospace and defense applications, with a focus on robotic hybrid AM and microstructure characterization.
- CEO / Founder
- Ayman Salem
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $25.2M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- 1789 Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
TiPolar; iCAAM; Additive Manufacturing Services; Microstructure Characterization; Machining and Polishing
Technological Advantage
Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) approach de-risks metal AM part qualification, a critical bottleneck in aerospace adoption. The iCAAM software is proprietary, but the company's edge also lies in deep domain expertise and government contracts. Patents: not publicly listed.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces qualification time for additively manufactured metal parts through ICME-based microstructure prediction, enabling faster certification and deployment of high-performance alloys for critical defense applications.
How They Differentiate
Focus on ICME-based qualification rather than pure production; strong ties to US defense R&D; developed proprietary software iCAAM for microstructure modeling.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense primes, US government agencies, and research institutions
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Research & Development
Competitors
Sintavia; 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing; DM3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
31 DoD R&D contracts; 30,000 sq-ft facility; $10,000,000 in contracts won
Major Milestones
2025: Awarded $25.2M from Department of War for solid rocket motor cases; 2021: Awarded $72M Air Force contract for research and development of new alloys; 2022: Partnered with IperionX for titanium powder qualification; 2025: Expanded to 8.7-acre waterfront site in Memphis, TN
Notable Customers
U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory; NASA; Naval Surface Warfare Center