The startup develops polycrystals with variable chemical compositions that generate laser radiation and effectively dissipate heat. This technology enhances the efficiency of medical and industrial machines, reducing operational costs and simplifying their design.
Funding
$660K 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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Product
Problem
Traditional methods of producing laser components, such as single crystals, can be limited in their ability to dissipate heat and offer flexibility in shape and chemical composition, leading to performance degradation and increased production costs. Existing materials may also lack the necessary chemical and mechanical resistance for demanding applications like semiconductor manufacturing.
Solution
Zenit Smart Polycrystals utilizes a patented ceramic 3D printing process to manufacture custom polycrystalline components with high density and transparency. This additive manufacturing approach enables the creation of complex shapes and compositional gradients within the material, optimizing heat dissipation and performance for specific applications. By tailoring the type and distribution of dopant ions within the component volume, Zenit's polycrystals offer enhanced performance and can be used as an alternative to traditional single crystals in laser systems. The flexibility of this process also allows for the production of components with superior chemical and mechanical resistance for use in harsh environments, such as plasma etching in semiconductor manufacturing.
Target Audience
Zenit Smart Polycrystals serves the solid-state laser systems market, providing laser gain media, as well as the semiconductor industry, offering specialized components like YAG-based nozzles and injectors for plasma etching. They also cater to advanced applications requiring high mechanical and thermal resistance, such as scintillators and industrial processing components.
Features
- Patented ceramic 3D printing process for manufacturing polycrystalline components
- Customizable shapes and chemical compositions, including compositional gradients
- Enhanced heat dissipation compared to traditional single crystals
- High density and transparency of the final product
- Capability to incorporate variable dopant ion distributions within the component volume
- Improved chemical and mechanical resistance for demanding applications
- Potential for reduced production costs compared to single-crystal methods