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Space Foundry

HardwareSan Jose, CA, USAFounded 2012· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Plasma Jet Printing technology for direct-write 3D printing of electronic materials (conductors and dielectrics) on planar and complex 3D surfaces in single step, enabling conformal printed electronics for aerospace, defense, and IoT applications.

CEO / Founder
Ram Prasad Gandhiraman
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$2.5M
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
NASA SBIR/STTR Program; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Plasma Jet Printing technology for direct-write 3D printing of electronic materials (conductors and dielectrics) on planar and complex 3D surfaces.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary plasma jet printing process leveraging licensed NASA IP and Universities Space Research Association technology; patentable process differentiation; dual revenue model (R&D equipment sales + OEM integration); positioning in emerging segment of 3D printed electronics with minimal competition. Key advantage: ability to print conformal electronics on space hardware and complex geometries where traditional subtractive methods fail.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Single-step, conformal 3D printing of electronics on any surface (including glass, complex geometries); no pre- or post-treatment required; enables multi-material printing; material-agnostic approach reduces development time and manufacturing costs for printed electronics; nanoparticle-free ink for cleaner production.

How They Differentiate

Direct-write plasma process vs. other inkjet/binder jetting methods; ability to print on non-planar 3D surfaces without substrates; no nanoparticle inks; single-step process. Competitive advantage vs. subtractive electronics: conformal electronics on complex aerospace structures. OEM integration model provides scalability path vs. desktop printer-only competitors.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace & Defense OEMs, electronics manufacturers, R&D institutions, IoT device manufacturers

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Defense; Electronics Manufacturing; Internet of Things (IoT); Space/In-Space Manufacturing; Advanced Manufacturing

Competitors

Docan, Hsausa, Integrated Deposition Solutions, Global Coding Technology

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue $5M (2026); 4 team members; 6+ printers sold at >$100,000 each; installed equipment at NextFlex Fab; expanding aerospace & defense market presence with international partnerships

Major Milestones

Spinoff from NASA Ames Research Center technology; 3+ years of technology development completed; Commercial R&D printers deployed; OEM print head integration capability demonstrated; NASA $2.5M grant award; Installation at NextFlex manufacturing hub; Partnership announcements for Aerospace & Defense applications; Expansion to international markets (Europe - TechBlick)

Notable Customers

NASA Ames Research Center; Sandia National Laboratories; NextFlex; Monash University; RMIT University; UCL; IIT Kanpur; Boise State University; Idaho National Laboratory; NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; IIEST, Shibpur; Oklahoma State University; NextFlex Robotics; Kansas State University; Norfolk State University; University of Auckland