Temper
Develops advanced manufacturing processes and tooling using Smart Susceptor induction heating technology for thermoplastic and thermoset composite welding and consolidation, serving aerospace, defense, energy, and automotive industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Bill Dykstra
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $100K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- NASA
Technology & Products
Key Products
Smart Susceptor technology; Debulking blankets; Thermoplastic welding systems; Thermoset co-consolidation units; Induction metals processing (stamp mold quench, mag-forming, titanium densification, hot metal gas forming)
Technological Advantage
Temper's Smart Susceptor technology, developed in collaboration with Boeing, is protected by a portfolio of 18 patents and a license to make, use, and sell the technology. The company has demonstrated large-scale systems (e.g., 9 ft x 39 ft debulking blanket with 16 heating zones) and received NASA SBIR funding, indicating independent validation. The core IP is defensible via patents and trade secrets, though the process could be replicated by well-funded competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables rapid, controlled induction heating for welding and consolidating thermoplastic composites without risk of overheating or deformation, reducing cycle times and enabling large-scale, production-ready composite manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Temper's Smart Susceptor technology offers precise induction heating control, enabling welding of thermoplastic composites without thermal damage, a capability not commonly found in standard induction heating or autoclave processing. Its large-scale debulking blankets (9 ft x 39 ft) and NASA-funded projects demonstrate unique scale and aerospace credibility.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, energy and automotive manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Automotive
Competitors
Lincoln Electric; Machine Tools India; Inflite Engineering Services
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2006 - First proof of concept heating fixture (Smart Susceptor); 2007 - First proof of concept thermoplastic Smart Susceptor; 2021 - Designed, built, and demonstrated 4 blanket thermoset composite co-consolidation units; 2021 - Demonstrated thermoplastic tube welding using Smart Susceptors for use in space; 2021 - Received $100K NASA SBIR Phase I grant
Notable Customers
The Boeing Company; NASA