Ultra Fine Specialty Products
Manufactures customized fine gas atomized metal powders (sub-30 µm) for additive manufacturing and metal injection molding, serving aerospace-certified precision applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Jeff Peterson
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
Gas atomized fine metal powders for AM; Gas atomized fine metal powders for MIM; Custom alloy powders (copper, cobalt/nickel superalloys, iron-based steels); AM-specific powder line
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Proprietary inert gas atomization process for tightly controlled PSDs and chemistry in difficult alloys. VERIFIED: AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications (2024 re-certification confirmed); in-house quality lab for raw-to-final lot testing; 30+ year operating history in sub-30 µm powders. Advantage is partially defensible via process know-how and certifications; no patents identified.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers tightly controlled particle size distributions and precise chemistry in specialty alloys (copper, Co/Ni superalloys, stainless and low-alloy steels) via inert gas atomization, enabling high-density AM and MIM parts with AS9100-certified quality and short lead times from a U.S.-based supplier.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in sub-30 µm fine powders via inert gas atomization with AS9100 aerospace certification and U.S.-based production; focuses on customized PSDs and chemistry for niche AM and MIM applications where standard powder offerings are insufficient. Affiliated with Novamet for complementary powder technology coverage.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM printer manufacturers, metal injection molding producers, and partners developing next-generation AM products
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Metal Injection Molding; Aerospace/Defense; Industrial
Competitors
Carpenter Technology (former parent, gas atomized AM metal powders); AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (gas atomized fine metal powders); Sandvik Osprey (gas atomized AM metal powders)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operating since 1987 (35+ years); ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D aerospace certified; acquired by Novamet Specialty Products Corporation in June 2020; expanded from MIM-focused powders to dedicated AM powder line covering Binder Jetting, PBF-LB, PBF-EB, DED, and Cold Spray processes
Major Milestones
1987: Founded as Ultra Fine Powder Technology; 1990: Pioneer in sub-30 µm fine metal powders; 2020: Acquired and renamed Ultra Fine Specialty Products, LLC by private investment group including Novamet stakeholder; 2024: AS9100 and ISO 9001 re-certification; 2024–2025: Pilot atomizer commissioned at Woonsocket site; 2025: Exhibitor at MD&M West and Formnext 2025
Notable Customers
Desktop Metal (technical collaboration partnership, confirmed via company video)