Raven Space Systems
Provides Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) 3D printing technology for aerospace-grade thermoset composites, enabling in-situ curing as components are printed.
- CEO / Founder
- Blake Herren
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $7M
- Latest Round
- Pre-seed
- Key Investors
- Backswing Ventures, 46 Venture Capital, Mana Ventures, What If Ventures, Cape Fear Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Raven Space Systems specializes in Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) 3D printing technology for aerospace-grade thermoset and ceramic composites. Their products include optimally designed structures, thermal protection, and 3D printed hypersonic testbeds (Mach3D).
Technological Advantage
MAD technology enables rapid production by curing materials as they are printed, reducing labor and waste while utilizing off-the-shelf aerospace-grade materials.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates production by curing composites during printing, reducing manual labor, material waste, and lead times while delivering high-strength, lightweight components optimized for critical aerospace applications
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on scalable 3D printing of high-performance thermoset composites with rapid microwave-assisted curing, differentiating it from traditional manufacturing methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies in the aerospace, space, and defense industries
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Space","Defense"]
Competitors
Stratasys; Lockheed Martin; Boeing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Rapid scaling of production capabilities with plans for an aerospace-certified facility by Q2 2025
Major Milestones
["Secured a NASA Space Act Agreement and AFRL Commercial Research and Development Agreement","Awarded a $1.8 million Phase II STTR contract from AFWERX","Planned demonstration mission for a 3D printed space capsule to the ISS"]
Notable Customers
Agencies involved in NASA and AFRL research agreements