Soteria aFlex Tech
Develops aFlex, a 3D-printed lattice technology designed to replace traditional foams in protective gear with recyclable, high-performance impact-absorbing structures.
- CEO / Founder
- Bill Fienup
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3.4M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- mHUB
Technology & Products
Key Products
aFlex 3D-printed lattice liners; Custom impact-absorbing inserts; Protective gear prototypes
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Superior energy dissipation and breathability compared to traditional foams. Defensible: Patent-pending lattice designs (US20230103456) for variable density protection.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Improves impact protection in helmets by utilizing 3D-printed lattices that offer superior energy dissipation and 100% recyclability compared to standard EPS foams.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on thermoplastic recyclability and specific lattice geometries for multi-impact sports, whereas competitors like Carbon often use thermoset resins.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Sports equipment OEMs; Defense contractors; Industrial safety gear manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Sports; Defense; Industrial Safety
Competitors
Carbon; EOS; HEXR
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2021: Founded; 2022: Joined mHUB Smart Manufacturing Accelerator; 2023: US Patent Application US20230103456 published.