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Metalink

MaterialsNanjing, ChinaFounded 2007· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces high-purity spherical metal powders and master alloys for aerospace, medical, and industrial additive manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Sheng Hongyan (盛红艳)
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$75M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
SDIC Unity Capital (国投创合), Nanjing Zijin Investment, CICC Capital, CNBM Joint Investment (中建材联合投资), Grit Ventures, GP Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-purity spherical metal powders, master alloys, and rare pure metals, including Nickel Alloys (Inconel, Incoloy, Monel, Nimonic, Alloy 625). They also engage in mineral processing and scrap recycling.

Technological Advantage

Maintains a proprietary database and material design software to customize alloy compositions for specific AM processes, achieving higher cleanliness and lower gas content than standard industrial grades.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides high-purity, low-oxygen spherical powders with superior flowability, enabling the production of critical aerospace components and medical implants with reduced defect rates and enhanced mechanical properties.

How They Differentiate

Differentiates through a focus on 'refractory' and 'high-purity' niches, offering a broader range of rare metal alloys (Ta, Nb, W) compared to competitors focused primarily on standard Ti and Ni alloys.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace engine manufacturers, medical implant producers, and industrial 3D printing service bureaus.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Medical; Automotive; Oil & Gas; Energy

Competitors

Avimetal Powder Metallurgy; FalconTech; Carpenter Additive; Oerlikon AM; Sandvik Additive Manufacturing

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Registered capital of 87.11 million yuan and total assets exceeding 1.065 billion yuan; designated as a national 'Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative' SME.

Major Milestones

2007: Founded in Nanjing Jiangning Economic Development Zone; 2016: Listed on the New Third Board (NEEQ: 836136); 2021: Completed Series A funding round; 2023: Raised hundreds of millions of yuan in Series B led by SDIC Unity Capital; 2024-06: Initiated IPO辅导 with CITIC Securities for A-share listing

Notable Customers

Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC); COMAC; Major Chinese medical implant manufacturers

https://metalink.com.cn

Why this company matters

Metalink Special Alloys Corporation occupies a niche position in the metal powder supply chain by specializing in refractory and high-purity alloys that are difficult to atomize. While many competitors focus on standard titanium and nickel superalloys, Metalink offers tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, and niobium powders, addressing a gap for aerospace and medical customers requiring materials with extreme thermal and corrosion resistance.

The company uses vacuum induction melting and gas atomization (VIGA) to produce spherical powders with low oxygen content and high flowability. Its proprietary material design software and alloy database allow customization of compositions for specific LPBF, EBM, and DED processes. Products include nickel alloys such as Inconel, Incoloy, Monel, and Nimonic grades, as well as master alloys and rare pure metals.

Metalink supplies aerospace engine manufacturers and medical implant producers, with named customers including Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) and COMAC. The company holds a significant share of the domestic Chinese aerospace material supply chain and is designated as a national 'Little Giant' enterprise. Its registered capital is 87.11 million yuan, with total assets exceeding 1.065 billion yuan.

The company's focus on refractory metals and high-purity grades creates a defensible position against larger competitors such as Carpenter Additive, Oerlikon AM, and Sandvik Additive Manufacturing. However, its reliance on the Chinese domestic market and the capital-intensive nature of VIGA atomization present scaling risks. Partnerships with Southeast University and investors like SDIC Unity Capital support continued R&D in alloy customization.