MetOx Technologies
MetOx International manufactures Xeus™ high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using a proprietary MOCVD process, selling to utilities, hyperscale data center operators, fusion developers, medical device makers, and defense contractors via direct enterprise sales and global cable manufacturer partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MetOx Technologies does
MetOx International, Inc., founded circa 2000 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, manufactures Xeus™ high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using an enhanced proprietary Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) process in continuous reel-to-reel production. The wire — approximately 1/10th mm thick and 4 mm wide — is built around a YBCO (yttrium barium copper oxide) superconducting layer deposited on a thin substrate and protected with proprietary coatings, delivering roughly 250x the current-carrying capacity of copper with near-zero electrical resistance at liquid nitrogen temperatures. The technology traces to co-founder and CSO Dr. Alex Ignatiev's research at the University of Houston on YBCO thin-film deposition. MetOx operates the largest dedicated HTS wire plant in North America, launched commercially in April 2024 and ramping toward 2,000 km of annual output.
The company sells Xeus™ wire directly to utilities, grid operators, fusion developers, medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and — through a dedicated metox.ai sub-brand — hyperscale AI data center operators. GTM is enterprise field sales supplemented by channel partnerships with global cable manufacturers including Nexans, NKT, and LS Cable & System, who incorporate MetOx wire into flagship superconducting cable deployments (e.g., Ampacity in Essen, SuperLink in Munich, ComEd grid resilience in Chicago, LS Electric data center solution). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year supply agreements; no public pricing exists. Revenue derives from hardware sales of superconducting tape priced per kilometer or via project-specific volume agreements.
MetOx has raised over $145M from a mix of strategic and financial investors, anchored by a Koch Disruptive Technologies-led Series B and supplemented by $80M in DOE Project Arch funding and $3M in ARPA-E grants. The company is preparing a second factory in North Carolina for 2026 at 5x Houston capacity, supported by recent Board additions of former Intel EVP Keyvan Esfarjani (now Executive Chairman) and former Lam Research CTO Dr. Richard Gottscho, signaling fab-scale operational buildout.
MetOx Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MetOx Technologies
- Legal name
- MetOx International, Inc.
- Website
- http://www.metoxtech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MetOx International manufactures Xeus™ high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using a proprietary MOCVD process, selling to utilities, hyperscale data center operators, fusion developers, medical device makers, and defense contractors via direct enterprise sales and global cable manufacturer partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MetOx Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Superconducting Wire Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underground Power Cables (MV/HV/EHV, XLPE, PILC, subsea/land) (EUADADAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Overhead Conductors & OPGW/ADSS (ACSR/AAAC/HTLS, shield wire, fiber-in-ground wire) (EUADADAA), HVDC Cables & Overhead Lines (Subsea, Underground, Overhead) (EUADAMAB)
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Where MetOx Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
MetOx Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- HTS Wire Sales: Direct sales of proprietary Xeus™ HTS wire to utilities, grid operators, data center companies, fusion developers, medical device manufacturers, and defense contractors. Revenue derived from unit sales of superconducting tape, priced per kilometer or project-specific volume agreements.
- Xeus™ HTS Wire (Data Centers): Dedicated product line for AI and hyperscale data center applications, sold through metox.ai brand for power infrastructure solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/hardware sales model |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
MetOx Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MetOx International manufactures and sells Xeus™ high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using an enhanced, proprietary MOCVD process in continuous reel-to-reel production at its Houston, Texas facility — the largest dedicated HTS wire plant in North America. The wire delivers approximately 250x the current-carrying capacity of copper with near-zero line loss, serving applications in power transmission and grid infrastructure, fusion energy generation, medical imaging and diagnostics, AI and hyperscale data centers, defense, and electric aviation/mobility.
Product overview
MetOx International manufactures and sells Xeus™ Wire, a proprietary high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire product, using an enhanced and patented MOCVD manufacturing process in continuous reel-to-reel production at its Houston, Texas facility—the largest dedicated HTS wire plant in North America. The company is ramping toward 2,000 km of annual output with a second factory planned in North Carolina at 5× capacity by 2026. Xeus™ HTS Wire serves multiple applications including power transmission and grid infrastructure, fusion energy generation, medical imaging and diagnostics, AI and hyperscale data centers, electric aviation, and electric vehicles. A dedicated sub-brand, metox.ai, focuses specifically on superconducting solutions for data center and AI power applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Xeus™: Proprietary high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire technology manufactured using enhanced MOCVD process in continuous reel-to-reel production. Xeus delivers ~250x the current-carrying capacity of traditional copper wire and is designed to operate at higher temperatures with stronger magnetic fields.
- metox.ai
Products and services
- Xeus™ HTS Wire Xeus™ is MetOx's proprietary high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, manufactured using an enhanced MOCVD process in continuous reel-to-reel production. It delivers ~250x the current-carrying capacity of copper, operates at higher temperatures than low-temperature superconductors, produces stronger magnetic fields, and enables 5-10x capacity increases in cable applications with near-zero line loss. The wire is 1/10th mm thick and 4 mm wide, using 99% less material than traditional conductors. Sold to utilities, grid operators, fusion developers, medical device manufacturers, data center operators, and defense contractors.
- metox.ai — Superconductors for Data Centers and AI A dedicated product line and brand focused on superconducting power infrastructure solutions for AI and hyperscale data center operators, addressing power density and cooling constraints for energy-intensive computing infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- 250x current-carrying capacity vs copper wire
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use MetOx Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MetOx Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
MetOx Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.
- Keyvan EsfarjaniflagshipFormer Intel EVP and Chief Global Operations Officer joins Board and chairs Technical Advisory Group. Brings 30+ years experience scaling complex manufacturing operations including semiconductor fabs and mega-scale infrastructure buildout. Key advisor for industrializing HTS wire production.
- Empyrean Medical SystemsflagshipStrategic collaboration agreement to accelerate commercial-scale production of next-generation radiotherapy system (Morpheus™). MetOx provides HTS wire for high-field magnets enabling precise cancer treatment. Three-way partnership with MagCorp completing technology stack.
- MagCorp Inc.flagshipStrategic collaboration for superconducting magnet technology development. MagCorp brings expertise from National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Partnership provides HTS wire for high-field magnet applications including medical devices and fusion systems.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MetOx Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- American Superconductor (AMSC): US-based publicly traded company that manufactures HTS wire (Amperium) and HTS-based systems for grid, defense, and industrial applications. AMSC is the closest direct competitor in North America, with comparable 2G HTS wire technology serving overlapping utility and industrial customers.
- SuperPower (Furukawa Electric): Subsidiary of Japan's Furukawa Electric and one of the world's largest 2G HTS wire (REBCO) manufacturers. Direct competitor in HTS wire production with established customer relationships across grid and magnet applications, representing the most significant global incumbent.
- Fujikura: Japanese company and pioneer of REBCO-based HTS tape production using IBAD/MOCVD processes. Direct competitor in 2G HTS wire with significant capacity and deep relationships with magnet and cable system integrators globally.
- SuNam Co., Ltd. Korean HTS wire manufacturer using own proprietary IBAD/PLD/RCE-CDR process. Direct competitor with growing global presence in supplying HTS wire for cables, magnets, and fault current limiters.
- THEVA Dünnschichttechnik: German HTS wire manufacturer using inclined substrate deposition process; acquired Bruker's HTS business in 2022. Direct competitor in European markets with similar target applications in power transmission and industrial magnets.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese conglomerate that produces both HTS wire (DI-BSCCO, REBCO) and finished HTS cable systems. Direct competitor and one of the most established players with vertically integrated cable manufacturing capability.
- SuperOx: Russia-origin 2G HTS wire/tape manufacturer with global operations. Direct competitor in HTS wire supply for magnets, cables, and emerging energy applications.
- Shanghai Superconductor Technology (SST): Chinese 2G HTS wire manufacturer supplying domestic and international markets for power, medical, and research applications. Direct competitor particularly relevant for cost-competitive Asian supply.
Broad incumbents
- Nexans: French global cable manufacturer and one of MetOx's largest customers, spinning MetOx HTS tape into superconducting cables for urban grid projects (Ampacity, SuperLink). Broader industry incumbent that overlaps in HTS cable solutions while serving as a key downstream channel partner.
- NKT A/S: Danish cable manufacturer and MetOx customer for the Munich SuperLink project (world's longest superconducting cable test installation). Established European incumbent in power cable solutions with growing HTS cable capability.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MetOx Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
MetOx Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors12 records
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MetOx Technologies M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MetOx Technologies
What does MetOx Technologies do?
MetOx International manufactures and sells Xeus™ high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire using an enhanced, proprietary MOCVD process in continuous reel-to-reel production at its Houston, Texas facility — the largest dedicated HTS wire plant in North America. The wire delivers approximately 250x the current-carrying capacity of copper with near-zero line loss, serving applications in power transmission and grid infrastructure, fusion energy generation, medical imaging and diagnostics, AI and hyperscale data centers, defense, and electric aviation/mobility.
Is MetOx Technologies a public or private company?
MetOx Technologies is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was MetOx Technologies founded?
MetOx Technologies was founded in 2002. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MetOx Technologies based?
MetOx Technologies is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does MetOx Technologies make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. HTS Wire Sales are the primary driver. The others are xeus™ HTS Wire (Data Centers).
Who are MetOx Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are American Superconductor (AMSC), SuperPower (Furukawa Electric), Fujikura, SuNam Co., Ltd., THEVA Dünnschichttechnik, Sumitomo Electric Industries, SuperOx and Shanghai Superconductor Technology (SST). Broad incumbents are Nexans and NKT A/S.
Does MetOx Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for MetOx Technologies.
What industry is MetOx Technologies in?
MetOx Technologies's product category is Superconducting Wire Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADADAB, Underground Power Cables (MV/HV/EHV, XLPE, PILC, subsea/land), with a secondary code of EUADADAA, Overhead Conductors & OPGW/ADSS (ACSR/AAAC/HTLS, shield wire, fiber-in-ground wire). Its NAICS code is 335929 and its SIC code is 3600.