AM 4 AM develops high-performance aluminum alloy powders specifically designed for additive manufacturing, utilizing a patented cold plasma process to enhance mechanical properties and reduce defects in produced parts. Their materials cater to the automotive, aeronautic, and space industries, addressing the need for lightweight components that minimize carbon footprints while maintaining structural integrity.
Funding
$1.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The automotive, aeronautic, and space industries require lightweight components with high mechanical strength to reduce carbon footprints without sacrificing structural integrity. Traditional aluminum alloys used in additive manufacturing often exhibit defects and insufficient mechanical properties for these demanding applications.
Solution
AM 4 AM develops high-performance aluminum alloy powders specifically designed for additive manufacturing, addressing the need for lightweight, strong materials. Their patented cold plasma process enhances the mechanical properties of the alloy and reduces defects in the produced parts. The resulting HiperAl powder enables the creation of crack-free parts with best-in-class mechanical properties, suitable for demanding applications in space, aeronautics, and automotive. AM 4 AM's technology also promotes a circular economy through its eco-friendly process and focus on responsible production.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in the automotive, aeronautic, and space industries, requiring materials with an excellent compromise between mechanical strength and lightweight properties.
Features
- Patented cold plasma process for enhanced material properties
- HiperAl powder designed for additive manufacturing
- High yield strength (525 MPa) and ultimate tensile strength (550 MPa)
- Elongation at break of 4%
- Materials not based on expensive or difficult-to-extract alloying elements like scandium
- Eco-friendly process with a circular vision
- Fast development and adaptability to customer needs