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OPM

MaterialsSouth Windsor, CT, USAFounded 2000· One of 933 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops proprietary PEKK-based materials and processes for high-performance additive manufacturing, producing FDA-cleared patient-specific implants and aerospace components.

CEO / Founder
Scott DeFelice
Team Size
21-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$10M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
Hexcel Corporation

Technology & Products

Key Products

OXPEKK® PEKK polymers; OsteoFab® patient-specific implants; OXFAB® industrial parts; High-performance additive manufacturing (HPAM™) services

Technological Advantage

Proprietary OXPEKK® composition and HPAM™ process achieve higher performance (e.g., B-Basis allowables for aerospace) and regulatory clearances (6 FDA 510(k)s), protected by patents.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables production of lightweight, strong, and biocompatible 3D-printed parts that replace metal, reducing weight by up to 70% and cutting lead times from months to weeks for custom implants and aerospace components.

How They Differentiate

OPM's PEKK-based materials offer superior strength-to-weight ratio and biocompatibility vs. standard polymers, with exclusive FDA clearances for 3D-printed implants and aerospace qualifications that competitors lack.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Medical device manufacturers, aerospace OEMs, industrial companies requiring high-performance thermoplastic parts

Industry Verticals

Medical; Aerospace; Defense; Industrial; Energy

Competitors

Rowland Technologies; Polymer Resources Ltd.; Impossible Objects

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue estimated $12M-$15M; 6 FDA 510(k) clearances for implants; ISO 13485, AS9100C certifications.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2000; First FDA 510(k) clearance for 3D-printed polymeric implants (2013); Hexcel acquisition of Aerospace & Defense business (2017); Partnership with SINTX for composite coatings (2022); Creation of separate orthopedic business entity (2023)

Notable Customers

Boeing; Sovereign Medical Ltd