Z-Polymers
Z-Polymers develops and produces specialty high-performance polymer powders, such as PEEK and PEKK, for selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Zimmerman
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $300.0K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Kureha Corporation, Kureha America Inc.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Z-PEEK 9000, Z-PEKK 8000, Z-TPI 7000
Technological Advantage
Deep polymer-science expertise (founder: Bell Labs, Ionic Materials, Tufts) applied to proprietary LCP (Tullomer™) that is melt-processable on standard FDM printers without PFAS/BPA annealing paths typical of PEEK.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Tullomer™ LCP materials deliver high strength, flame resistance, low outgassing, and processability on industrial and desktop FDM printers, plus ultra-fine high-performance fibers.
How They Differentiate
As a specialized smaller company, Z-Polymers likely differentiates through a focus on material quality, potential for customization, and dedicated technical support compared to its larger, more diversified competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and 3D printing service bureaus requiring high-performance materials for demanding applications.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Evonik; Arkema; Solvay
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Received SBIR award in 2024 with start date September 1, 2024 and end date May 31, 2025
Major Milestones
Established a portfolio of specialty high-performance powders for SLS., Company founding and start of operations in 2021.
Notable Customers
Dynamism