Synthetic Metal
Develops ARPMAX® Polymer technology integrated with additive manufacturing systems to create abrasion-resistant polymers with electrical/thermal conductivity of metal alloys, enabling metal-like properties in polymer parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. James DeMuth
- Team Size
- 10-15 employees
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Main Sequence Ventures; Uniseed; Cure Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Synthetic Metal™ technology; ARPMAX® Polymer materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary polymer formulation (patent pending) that enables conductivity and strength comparable to metals while maintaining polymer processing advantages; combines AM design potential with injection molding cost/speed benefits
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces part cost and lead time by combining additive manufacturing design freedom with injection molding speed, while providing metal-like conductivity and strength in polymer materials for enhanced performance in demanding applications.
How They Differentiate
Specifically creates polymer materials with metal-like conductivity for AM applications, unlike standard conductive polymers or metal AM competitors; focuses on hybrid AM/injection molding approach
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in electronics, automotive, industrial, healthcare, military, and aerospace requiring conductive, strong polymer components
Industry Verticals
Electronics; Automotive; Industrial; Healthcare; Military; Aerospace
Competitors
Markforged; Carbon; 3D Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 300% in 2023; 15+ enterprise customers across defense, aerospace, and electronics; expanded from Australia to US and European markets
Major Milestones
Technology development of Synthetic Metal™; Patent pending status; Website launch and technology description
Notable Customers
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG); Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)