Solvus Global
Develops large-scale metal additive manufacturing solutions using wire-arc DED and cold spray, along with metal powder production and AI-based process monitoring for aerospace and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Aaron Birt
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
Technology & Products
Key Products
Powders on Demand (metal powder production); Mammoth Metalworks (large-scale metal AM); VALIS (AI-powered software for manufacturing); Kinetic Batteries (3D printed batteries); APEX (cold spray)
Technological Advantage
Solvus Global leverages proprietary wire-arc DED and cold spray processes for large-scale metal AM, supported by in-house powder production and AI-driven process monitoring. The company has secured multiple SBIR/STTR awards from NASA and the DoD, validating its technology. Its advantage lies in the integration of materials, process, and software, which is difficult to replicate.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for large metal parts by enabling on-demand production via wire-arc DED and cold spray, while providing high-quality metal powders and machine-learning process control.
How They Differentiate
Solvus differentiates by integrating powder production, large-scale DED, and cold spray under one roof, offering a one-stop solution for metal AM, whereas competitors like MX3D focus solely on DED, VRC on cold spray, and Equispheres on powder.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Industrial; Recycling
Competitors
MX3D; VRC Metal Systems; Equispheres
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 264% from $227K to $600K (per congressional testimony); expanded to 48,000 sq ft of manufacturing space.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2017; Received Army SBIR CATALYST award (first fully funded recipient); Strategic alliance with Metal Powder Works (2023); Expanded to 48,000 sq ft; Multiple NASA and DoD SBIR/STTR awards
Notable Customers
U.S. Army; U.S. Navy