Sierra Turbines
3D printed microturbines for UAV propulsion with 40x better reliability and 50% weight reduction
- CEO / Founder
- Roger Smith
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $125K
- Latest Round
- Accelerator
- Key Investors
- Oppenheimer Acceleration, Network.VC
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printed microturbines, including turbine combustors, designed for increased efficiency, reduced weight, and extended time between overhauls.
Technological Advantage
Reduced 61 parts to 1 through AM, proprietary design for extreme reliability
Differentiation
Value Proposition
40x longer time between overhauls (1000+ hours vs 40-50 hours), 50% weight reduction, improved fuel efficiency
How They Differentiate
AM-first design achieving 40x reliability vs traditional manufacturing
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense, UAV manufacturers, aerospace companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Defense, UAV/Drone
Competitors
Williams International, PBS Aerospace, Safran
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Selected for defense-focused accelerator program
Major Milestones
2017: Founded, Partnership with VELO3D for Hastelloy X printing, 2024: Oppenheimer Acceleration program, NASA collaboration
Notable Customers
Defense contractors, UAV developers