Plastometrex
A hardware-software platform that enables rapid, non-destructive mechanical testing of metals using Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) technology to extract full stress-strain curves in minutes from indentation tests.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. James Dean
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $7.73M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Element Materials Technology, Vanneck EIS, Reimagined Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLX-Benchtop system with MultiScale capability, Indentation Plastometer, PLX-Portable
Technological Advantage
Combines accelerated inverse finite element analysis (FEM) with surface profilometry to extract complete stress-strain curves (yield strength, UTS, work hardening behavior) from a single 5-minute automated indentation test. Replaces traditional tensile testing which requires hours and destructive sample preparation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces mechanical testing time from hours/days to minutes using non-destructive indentation testing that requires minimal sample preparation, enabling rapid material qualification, in-situ testing, and high-resolution property mapping.
How They Differentiate
Only company with ASTM-standardized Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) technology (ASTM E3499-25). Combines inverse finite element analysis with surface profilometry to extract complete stress-strain curves in 5 minutes from non-destructive indentation tests.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace companies (OEMs and supply chain), defense contractors, oil & gas operators, additive manufacturing facilities, pipeline operators, materials research institutions, and industrial manufacturing companies.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Aviation","Defense & Military","Oil & Gas","Additive Manufacturing","Pipeline Infrastructure","Materials Testing Laboratories","Nuclear Energy","Industrial Manufacturing"]
Competitors
Solus Testing, Metaltest UK, The Test House, Univer Technologies Group, Mecmesin Newton House
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grown to 40+ employees since 2018 launch. Technology deployed by major aerospace companies and prestigious universities across 15+ countries. Achieved ASTM standardization (E3499-25) for PIP technology.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2018","Seed funding closed Jul 2020 led by Element Materials Technology","PLX-Benchtop product launched Q4 2020","Innovate UK SMART grant secured 2022","Leonardo aerospace partnership announced Feb 2023","Airbus standardization partnership announced Sep 2024","ASTM standard E3499-25 approved 2025"]
Notable Customers
Airbus, Babcock, Element Materials Technology, Renishaw, ASTRO America