Pometon
Italian metallic powder producer with 80+ years of metallurgical heritage operating a dedicated AM division (Pometon Plus) that manufactures spherical metal powders via VIGA and EIGA atomization for additive manufacturing across aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Massimo Poliero
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4.4M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union
Technology & Products
Key Products
Spherical metal AM powders (VIGA/EIGA atomized) via Pometon Plus division; atomized copper powders; high-alloy steel powders; non-ferrous powders; bespoke/custom alloy powder development; iron powder recycling (combusted iron powder reduction via hydrogen)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Bespoke powder development capability across Cu, steel, SS, CoCr, NiCr, Ti alloys; VIGA & EIGA atomization for spherical, flowable AM powders; ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified quality system. VERIFIED: Two patents secured for rotating furnace designed for combusted iron powder recycling (confirmed via LinkedIn post); university research partnerships (multiple institutions worldwide). DEFENSIBLE: Patented rotating furnace process; 80+ years of process know-how constituting trade secret depth. REPLICABLE: Standard VIGA/EIGA equipment is commercially available, though process optimization and alloy qualification remain proprietary.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides certified, bespoke spherical metal powders (copper, steel, stainless steel, cobalt-chromium, nickel-chromium, titanium and alloys) purpose-built for AM via VIGA and EIGA atomization, backed by 80+ years of powder metallurgy expertise, ISO 9001/14001/45001 quality systems, and an in-house R&D team capable of developing unique custom alloys — enabling AM OEMs and end-users to qualify novel materials without building their own powder development infrastructure.
How They Differentiate
Vs. Sandvik Osprey and AP&C: Pometon offers broader commodity-to-specialty powder range under one roof (sintering, friction, AM) enabling consolidated supplier relationships, whereas Sandvik Osprey and AP&C are AM-pure-play. Vs. AP&C (plasma atomization): Pometon uses VIGA/EIGA which is more cost-competitive for steel and stainless steel grades. Bespoke powder development service differentiates from catalog-only suppliers. Geographic footprint (Italy, UK, Spain, Germany, India, Turkey, Serbia) provides EU supply-chain proximity advantage over non-European players. Specific speed, cost-per-kg, or particle size distribution benchmarks not publicly available.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM machine operators and OEMs in aerospace, automotive, and electronics requiring certified spherical metal powders (Ti, CoCr, NiCr, stainless steel, copper) for LPBF, EBM, and binder jetting; R&D labs and universities developing novel AM materials; sintering and friction/diamond-tools manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Electronics; Chemical; Sintering; Friction/Diamond Tools; Carbon Brushes; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Sandvik Osprey (spherical metal AM powders, VIGA/EIGA, similar alloy range); Höganäs AB (metal powders including AM-grade, sintering and AM overlap); AP&C (Advanced Powders & Coatings, GE Additive subsidiary, spherical Ti and NiCr AM powders via plasma atomization)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Actively expanding into aerospace and electronics sectors beyond core automotive base; international footprint across 7 countries (Italy, UK, Spain, Germany, India, Turkey, Serbia); R&D team invested 5+ years in Renewable Metal Fuels project; specific revenue, headcount growth, or market share figures not publicly disclosed
Major Milestones
~1940: Pometon S.p.A. founded near Venice, Italy; established Pometon Plus division dedicated to spherical AM powders (VIGA & EIGA); expansion to subsidiaries in UK, Spain, Germany, India, Turkey with second production facility in Serbia; R&D program on Renewable Metal Fuels commenced (5+ years investment); two patents secured for rotating furnace for combusted iron powder recycling (confirmed by end of 2024/early 2025)