The startup has developed a mass manufacturing process for ultra-conductive copper, enabling the production of a room-temperature macro-material with enhanced conductivity. This technology allows clients to significantly increase productivity in their manufacturing operations by improving material performance.
Funding
$4.6M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many industries face limitations in electrical conductivity using traditional copper materials, hindering efficiency and performance in applications such as power transmission, electronics, and electric vehicles. Existing materials struggle to meet the increasing demands for higher conductivity, lower energy loss, and improved performance in advanced technologies.
Solution
UltraConductive Copper Company (UC3) addresses these limitations by providing a meta-material solution that enhances copper's conductivity through the integration of graphene nano-layers. This composite material, tradenamed UltraConductive Copper, achieves a conductivity exceeding 105% IACS at ambient temperatures. UC3's technology enables the production of ultra-conductive wires and foils, improving efficiency and reducing energy loss in various electrical applications. By embedding graphene within the copper matrix, UC3 creates a material with significantly improved electrical properties compared to standard copper.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the electronics, energy, electric vehicle, robotics, and medical device industries seeking to improve the conductivity and efficiency of their products.
Features
- Copper/graphene composite material with conductivity exceeding 105% IACS
- Manufacturing processes for ultra-conductive copper wires and foils
- Applications include ultra-conductive foil for printed circuit boards and batteries
- Suitable for ultra-conductive wires for electric motors and generators
- Designed for ultra-ampacity power cables for the electric grid and high-power applications
- Optimized for ultra-low HF insertion loss foils and cables for electronics, networks, servers, antennas, and IoT
- Offers ultra-high conductivity graphene anti-corrosion coatings for electrical connectors
- Potential for use in ultra-wires for medical devices, such as artificial limbs and brain-machine interfaces