materials science

AeroShield is a materials science company born out of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where its ultra-clear silica aerogel was invented by CEO Dr. Elise Strobach. The company develops ultra-clear aerogel insulation for energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights, enabling better than triple pane performance inside a double pane window.

insulation materials manufacturing

Alaris Defense is committed to developing the next generation of manufacturing technologies. Founded by industry innovators, it empowers commercial and defense organizations with innovative solutions to meet evolving manufacturing challenges. Its team has expertise in engineering, materials science, manufacturing, and strategic technology development, creating advancements that enable faster and more cost-effective production processes.

engineeringmanufacturingstrategic technology development

Alchemy Geopolymer Solutions, LLC (AGS) is a scientific technology-based research company licensing the use of its geopolymer patents and proprietary formulations to manufacturers, industrial and commercial companies needing alternative construction materials and solutions. AGS grew out of geopolymer research and development performed over 14 years at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, and offers an award-winning green geopolymer product as a superior alternative to concrete in high-temperature, extreme environments.

geopolymer research and developmentpatent licensingTrenchless technology

Ammobia is developing low-cost, modular ammonia production technology, enabling economical production at any scale and from any energy source. Its breakthrough reactor technology (Haber-Bosch 2.0) operates at 10x lower pressure and significantly lower temperature than conventional Haber-Bosch processes, reducing production costs by half. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Francisco, Ammobia serves the global ammonia industry.

ammonia productionmodular plant designreaction engineeringthermochemical synthesis

Analogic Corporation designs and manufactures high-performance imaging systems and subsystems for medical and aviation security markets. It develops enabling technologies used in computed tomography (CT), digital mammography (DM), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and develops threat detection systems for airport checked-baggage and checkpoint screening as well as motion controls. The company has over 50 years of engineering expertise in materials science, signal and image processing, detector technology, systems engineering, and clinical procedure e

clinical procedure expertisedesign and manufacturingdetector technologyglobal supply chain managementsignal and image processingSystems Engineering

Arc Impact Acquisition Corporation launched in late 2025 as an advanced manufacturing platform built on area-wide additive manufacturing, integrating binder jetting and polymer technologies from Desktop Metal. It aims to move 3D printing from prototyping to high-volume serial production across metals, ceramics, and advanced polymers, offering qualification support and a managed pathway from first article to serial production.

additive manufacturingarea-wide photopolymer 3D printingbinder jettingdesign optimizationfinishingmachiningpart qualificationquality assuranceserial production

Ashwin-Ushas Corporation is a developer of advanced technologies in the defense, aerospace, space, materials, and environmental fields. Founded in 1992 as a research company, it operates a state-of-the-art research laboratory with multidisciplinary capabilities in chemistry, synthetic chemistry, electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, aerospace testing, electronics engineering, and microbiology. It holds a worldwide patent portfolio and has served clients including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, NIH, and Lockheed Martin.

aerospace testingelectrochemistryelectronics engineeringMicrobiologypolymer chemistryResearch and Developmentsynthetic chemistry

Bigfoot Air is a Texas-based company that designs and manufactures hybrid-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, both unmanned and manned aerial systems (UAS+). Its flagship platforms include the Cicada Class, Texas Two Step, and Bigfoot Models, engineered to deliver over 100-lb payloads over 300 miles for offshore logistics, emergency response, and infrastructure support. The company is pursuing FAA Part 107 and Part 108 compliance and partnerships with research institutions and state and federal agencies.

3d modeling & printingaerodynamicsAI automationaircraft design and manufacturingflight controlhybrid propulsionhydraulicsVTOL

Callentis Consulting Group is a small research, development, and services company focused on integrating emerging technologies into existing business processes. It offers applied R&D in engineering and technology, software and hardware development, and diagnostic support for data-driven decision processes, mainly in transportation, energy, and health sciences. The company developed the NASA Spot The Station Mobile App.

CI/CDComputational Fluid Dynamicscomputational modelingdata managementDevOpsDevSecOpsEdge/IoT AI/MLevolutionary computationfederated MLfinite element analysesmachine learningmechanics of compositesMLOpsNLP/LLMnumerical simulationphysics-guided AIsoftware architectureSystems Engineering

Deft Dynamics is a technology enclave creating software-enabled hardware systems. The team combines deep technical expertise with practical business knowledge to deliver complete solutions, building products and intelligent systems across areas including machine learning, embedded systems, software applications, materials science, and mechanical design. The company is headquartered in the Lakeview District of Birmingham, Alabama.

composite lattice manufacturingEmbedded Systemsmachine learningMechanical Designsoftware applications

Dimension Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering regenerative therapeutics. It designs, develops, and manufactures solutions that restore tissue function lost to disease, trauma, or aging. Its bioinspired platform, BioNidum, fuses materials science, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing to engineer regenerative microenvironments that influence cell behavior and tissue organization.

3d Printingbiomaterial composition designcell delivery systemsdigital manufacturingmulti-material constructs

EFV Medical is a Texas-based MedTech startup and medical device company conducting pre-market research and development. Founded by critical-care nurse Timothy V. Paone, it explores preventive and interventional engineering approaches intended to strengthen the body's defenses against infection, at the intersection of biomedical engineering, materials science, and critical-care clinical insight. Its concepts are investigational, patent pending, and not FDA-cleared or approved.

biomedical engineeringdesign controls per FDA frameworkmedical device research and development

Farad Power Inc is a pioneer in the field of innovative materials for energy storage devices. Founded in Silicon Valley (California), it develops carbon-based materials for energy-storage applications using a platform technology that uses liquid carbon precursors extracted from agricultural waste to synthesize carbon and carbon composites for LIBs, NIBs, Li-S batteries and supercapacitor/EDLCs.

carbon technologyelectrochemistryIP developmentLi-ion battery technologyLi-sulfur chemistriessodium ion battery technologysupercapacitor technology