UHV Technologies
Develops a low-temperature 3D Metal Printer for in-space additive manufacturing of metals and alloys, leveraging a 30-year R&D base in vacuum systems, thin-film deposition, and ML/AI software.
- CEO / Founder
- Nalin Kumar
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $8.8M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- ARPA-E; U.S. Department of Energy
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Metal Printer; Metal Sorter; XRF/LIBS Analyzers; Vacuum Coating Systems
Technological Advantage
Proprietary low-temperature metal AM process for in-space and industrial use, supported by 62 patents held by the founder and a 30-year history of SBIR/STTR and ARPA-E funded R&D. The advantage is protectable via trade secrets and patent portfolio.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables low-temperature metal AM for space and industrial applications, reducing energy requirements and expanding printable alloy ranges, backed by a 30-year track record in physical sciences R&D and government-funded innovation.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on low-temperature metal AM for space applications, unlike room-temperature or high-temperature processes, leveraging a broader R&D foundation in vacuum and thin-film technologies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, aerospace primes, research institutions, and industrial manufacturers requiring advanced metal AM equipment and materials.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Recycling; Research
Competitors
Fabric8Labs; Exaddon AG
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Relocated HQ to Lexington, KY in 2015; Selected as NASA TechPort industry participant for in-space additive manufacturing project; Received ARPA-E award for highly efficient vacuum smelting of aluminum
Notable Customers
NASA