Space Foundry
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