Structured Polymers (Evonik)
Develops proprietary technology to produce customizable polymer powders (0.1-400 µm) for powder bed fusion 3D printing, enabling new material properties for SLS and MJF processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Vikram Devarajan
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Microventures; Evonik Venture Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom polymer powders for SLS/MJF; Thermoplastic elastomer powders; Copolyester-based materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary technology achieves precise particle size (0.1-400 µm) and excellent powder flow characteristics, protected by patents; integrated into Evonik's chemical expertise for scalable production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material development time and cost by converting standard polymer granulates into ready-to-use powders with tailored properties (color, conductivity, flame retardancy), expanding material options beyond traditional PA12/PA11.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on customizable powder production from granulates rather than standard material formulations; enables faster development of niche polymers vs. competitors' bulk production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers using selective laser sintering (SLS) and multi-jet fusion (MJF) for high-performance polymer parts
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Specialty Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
BASF SE; Arkema S.A.; Solvay
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $1.5 million from Microventures; acquired by Evonik (terms not disclosed) after Evonik's 2017 venture capital investment[6][1]
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012; Evonik venture investment in fall 2017; Acquired by Evonik in 2018/2019; Technology integrated into Evonik's AM materials portfolio