UltraTech Machinery
Develops ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) systems for NASA in-space manufacturing and designs custom automated machinery, using a room-temperature solid-state metal process to produce aerospace-grade aluminum components.
- CEO / Founder
- Bob Hagarty
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Crunchbase lists a funding round for UltraTech Machinery (under Automated Machine Specialties profile) dated Jan 1, 1970; no amount disclosed.
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) systems; Custom automated special machines; Robotic automation work cells; Machine tool rebuilds and retrofits
Technological Advantage
UltraTech's AM program centers on Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing, a solid-state sheet-lamination process that uses ultrasonic vibration to weld metal foils at room temperature, avoiding melt-related microstructural defects and enabling aerospace-grade aluminum parts. The approach is being matured under NASA SBIR Phase I/II contracts with Fabrisonic as subcontractor and is described in NASA/ASME literature. Because the process is solid-state, it can be integrated with CNC for near-net-shape manufacturing. The core IP is likely shared with Fabrisonic and NASA; UltraTech contributes systems integration and automation know-how, making the advantage partially protectable as process trade secret and system integration expertise rather than a novel patent position.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables NASA and defense customers to produce metal parts in-space/on-demand via a solid-state UAM process that avoids melt defects and can be integrated with CNC for net-shape parts, reducing reliance on Earth-launched spares and expanding in-space fabrication capabilities.
How They Differentiate
Fabrisonic is the established UAM equipment leader; UltraTech differentiates by combining UAM with its CNC/automation expertise and targeting NASA in-space manufacturing applications. MELD Manufacturing uses friction-stir solid-state AM rather than ultrasonic welding, offering alternative solid-state metal deposition; UltraTech's UAM operates at room temperature and can join dissimilar materials, but is optimized for sheet-lamination geometries.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA and aerospace/defense prime contractors; industrial manufacturers needing custom automated production machines
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Industrial manufacturing
Competitors
Fabrisonic LLC; MELD Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Partnered with Emco Maier to offer a modular robotic automation package for turning machines; cited in a 2025 review of in-space manufacturing; company reports more than 20 years of experience in turnkey automation.
Major Milestones
Ultra Tech was established in 1986 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; holds A3 Certified Robot Integrator accreditation; founding member of The HEH Group
Notable Customers
NASA