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Novamet

MaterialsLebanon, TN, USAFounded 1976· One of 955 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Supplies over 60 custom-engineered metal powders and specialty materials for additive manufacturing and industrial applications.

CEO / Founder
Jeff Peterson
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$350K
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
Jeff Peterson, Private investment group

Technology & Products

Key Products

Novamet supplies over 60 custom-engineered metal powders and specialty materials, including nickel powder, metallic flake, coated materials, and specialty nickel oxides. Launched online metal powder store in 2025 to make products more accessible.

Technological Advantage

Value-added processing capabilities including customized milling, screening, calcining, and packing to meet precise customer specifications for morphology and chemistry.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides custom-designed metal powders with specific morphological and chemical properties, enabling high-performance applications in fuel cells, batteries, and aerospace components.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on sub-22 micrometer gas-atomized powders and custom-engineered materials, distinguishing itself from bulk powder suppliers through specialized processing and US-based production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers in additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Electronics; Power generation; Additive Manufacturing; Metal Injection Molding

Competitors

AP&C (GE Additive); Carpenter Additive; Kymera International

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Product portfolio includes 60+ metal powder variants; operates a 100,000 sq ft facility in Tennessee; maintains distribution centers in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Major Milestones

1976: Founded as a division of INCO; 1980: Relocated to Wyckoff, New Jersey; 2010: Acquired by private owner/operators; 2014: Relocated headquarters and manufacturing to Lebanon, Tennessee; 2020: Acquired Ultra Fine Specialty Products in Rhode Island

Notable Customers

PI-KEM