Radian Forge
Specializes in large-scale Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to produce precision-grade maritime and aerospace components for U.S. defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Jeff Yeager
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $10.5M
- Key Investors
- ["Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)","City of Portsmouth","Hampton Roads Alliance","Port of Virginia"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-scale maritime components; Aerospace components
Technological Advantage
Accelerates delivery of mission-critical components for the U.S. Navy by bypassing traditional casting/forging lead times.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables rapid production of mission-critical maritime components with reduced lead times compared to traditional manufacturing, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities.
How They Differentiate
Focus on large-scale precision-grade maritime components specifically for the U.S. naval supply chain.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, maritime defense industrial base
Industry Verticals
Defense; Maritime; Aerospace
Competitors
AML3D; Lincoln Electric; Gefertec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
5 full-time employees as of Feb 2026; Planned hiring of 53 additional employees; $10.5M investment for Portsmouth expansion.
Major Milestones
Launched January 2025; $10.5 million investment announced February 2026; Ribbon cutting ceremony April 30, 2026
Notable Customers
["U.S. Navy","Northrop Grumman"]