How much funding has GRAMT raised?

GRAMT has raised $1.3M in total funding. Key investors include 有研粉材 (Youyan Powder Materials), 钢研投资有限公司 (Gangyan Investment Co., Ltd.).

Who is the CEO of GRAMT?

Hu Qiang (胡强) is the CEO of GRAMT. The company was founded in 2021.

Where is GRAMT located?

GRAMT is headquartered in Beijing Huairou Science City, China.

What funding stage is GRAMT at?

GRAMT is currently at the Active stage.

How many employees does GRAMT have?

GRAMT has approximately 51-200 employees.

GRAMT

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MaterialsBeijing Huairou Science City, ChinaFounded 2021· One of 955 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Subsidiary of GRINM Group specializing in metal powder materials for additive manufacturing, including aluminum, copper, titanium, and nickel-based superalloy powders.

CEO / Founder: Hu Qiang (胡强)
Team Size: 51-200
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $1.3M
Latest Round: Corporate Round
Key Investors: 有研粉材 (Youyan Powder Materials), 钢研投资有限公司 (Gangyan Investment Co., Ltd.)

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-flowability aluminum alloy powders; Low-oxygen copper and copper alloy powders (pure Cu, CuCrZr, CuNi30, CuNiSiCr, CuCr1); High-purity superalloy powders; Aerospace-grade stainless steel powders; Titanium alloy powders; Iron-based alloy powders; Mold steel powders

Technological Advantage

Specialization in high-purity specialty alloys like GH4099 tailored for the additive manufacturing value chain.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High-purity, high-flowability, high-consistency metal powders for additive manufacturing with 5,000+ ton annual capacity and state-owned enterprise reliability.

How They Differentiate

State-owned enterprise backing provides capital stability and long-term R&D investment; 5,000-ton production capacity with expansion to 10,000+ tons (Shandong base under construction 2026); Broadest copper alloy powder portfolio in China including proprietary CuCrZr for aerospace thermal management; Selected as national Little Giant (专精特新小巨人) by MIIT.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace and defense manufacturers; Automotive OEMs; Medical device manufacturers; Tool and mold makers; Commercial space companies; Industrial AM service bureaus

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Commercial Space; Automotive; Medical; Mold and Tooling; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Avimetal (中航迈特); Xi'an Sailong Metal Materials (西安赛隆); Vilory Advanced Materials Technology

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual production capacity of 5,000 tons of spherical metal powder; 200 million RMB ($28M USD) allocated for new industrial base expansion in 2025.

Major Milestones

2021-12: Company established with registered capital of 150M RMB, formed through consolidation of GRINM's metal AM powder assets; 2023-2024: Commenced commercial production of CuCrZr for aerospace thermal management; 2025-2026: Selected as national Little Giant (专精特新小巨人) by MIIT; 2026-03: Shandong production base groundbreaking with capacity planned to reach nearly 10,000 tons/year

Notable Customers

China Aerospace Science and Industry Co., Ltd. (CASIC); Grinm Metal Composites (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

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Recent coverage of GRAMT

Youyan Zengcai invests 200 million yuan in Binzhou for 4,580-ton annual metal powder capacityJun 1, 2026

Why this company matters

Grinm Additive Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based producer of specialty metal powders for additive manufacturing, targeting the aerospace and defense sectors. It differentiates through a 5,000-ton annual production capacity for spherical metal powders, supported by over 50 proprietary atomization systems including Vacuum Induction Gas Atomization (VIGA), Electrode Induction Gas Atomization (EIGA), and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP). The company originated from a GRINM research team with more than 30 years of experience in metal powder metallurgy.

The company's core product line includes titanium powders, nickel superalloy powders, and GH4099, a high-purity specialty alloy. These materials are produced via multiple advanced atomization routes, enabling tailored particle characteristics for laser powder bed fusion and other metal AM processes. Grinm holds over 10 national standards and has received the 2017 National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class) for spherical titanium and aluminum alloy powder technologies.

Primary customers include China Aerospace Science and Industry Co., Ltd. (CASIC) and Grinm Metal Composites. The company is backed by a ¥2 billion (approximately $280 million) funding round from Youyan Powder Materials and Gangyan Investment, and in 2025 announced a 200 million RMB investment for a new metal powder industrial base in Shandong. Competitors include AP&C (GE Additive), Carpenter Additive, and Avimetal Powder Metallurgy.

A key open question is how Grinm will scale its domestic production to compete with established Western powder suppliers on quality consistency and certification timelines, particularly for export markets. Its deep institutional heritage and state-linked investor base provide a capital advantage, but the company must demonstrate repeatable batch quality for critical aerospace applications.