MTS Metal Powder
Manufactures premium metal powders (Ti6Al4V, AlSi10Mg, CoCr, stainless steel, copper) for laser AM (DMLS/SLM), electron beam AM (EBM), and binder jetting applications with strict quality control certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 for medical).
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander Höhne
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Spherical metal powders (Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel, Steel alloys); Custom alloy development; Powder characterization and analysis; Powder recycling and reprocessing services
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Superior flowability and packing density for additive manufacturing. Verified: EN 9100 (Aerospace) and ISO 9001 certifications for quality management in powder production. Defensible: Trade secret atomization parameters and custom alloy formulations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables rapid material innovation by offering custom metal alloy development and spherical powder production in small batches (from 1kg), reducing R&D lead times for specialized aerospace and medical applications compared to large-scale industrial suppliers.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from market leaders like Sandvik by offering extreme flexibility in batch sizes, allowing for custom alloy development in quantities as low as 1kg, whereas industrial incumbents typically require high minimum order quantities (MOQs).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and medical device OEMs and research institutes requiring high-purity, specialized metal alloys for LPBF and DED processes.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Tooling; Research & Development
Competitors
Heraeus Additive Manufacturing; Sandvik Osprey; Carpenter Additive
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2019: Founded as a specialized entity for additive manufacturing powders; 2020: Launch of the 'meposad' brand for metal powder solutions; 2021: Expansion of in-house powder characterization and laboratory capabilities.
Notable Customers
Hochschule Esslingen (Labor für additive Fertigung - L3D); Metalltechnik Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG