SAFINA
Manufacturer of atomized precious and specialty metal powders for additive manufacturing and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Petr Špičák
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Renova Group; Alexander Okatov; Best Company; Brigita; Sergei Demidov
Technology & Products
Key Products
Atomized precious metal powders; Specialty metal powders; Sputtering targets; Cold Gas Spray job-shop services
Technological Advantage
Offers a comprehensive material portfolio compatible with EBM, DMLS/SLM, DED, Binder Jetting, and Cold Gas Spray, providing both raw materials and application services.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-quality atomized precious and specialty metal powders optimized for multiple AM processes including EBM, DMLS, and Binder Jetting, alongside specialized job-shop services.
How They Differentiate
Provides a vertically integrated 'closed-loop' refining-to-powder service for precious metals (Au, Ag, Pt, Pd), allowing AM customers to recycle support structures and failed prints into new powder, reducing net material costs by up to 90% compared to virgin-only sourcing from competitors like Heraeus. Their gas atomization process is specifically optimized for high-density (99.9%+) precious metal parts in LPBF and Cold Spray applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers utilizing metal additive manufacturing and cold gas spray technologies.
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Heraeus Precious Metals; Legor Group; Cooksongold
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue estimated between $65M-$85M; processes over 10 tons of silver and 1 ton of gold annually; expanded AM portfolio to include Platinum and Palladium powders in 2021; operates 3 production facilities in the Czech Republic.
Major Milestones
Listed in the Atomizing Metal Powder Market report by MRFR
Notable Customers
Preciosa; Trumpf; EOS; various aerospace and electronics manufacturers