What Veloxint does

Veloxint is a privately held materials science company founded in 2015 that develops and manufactures nanocrystalline metal alloy powders and sintered components using a proprietary thermo-kinetic stabilization process. The company offers three core products: Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW), a cobalt-free hard metal for cutting tools, plasma-facing components, and penetrators; Veloxint Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr), an iron-free, corrosion-resistant alloy targeting medical implants, chemical processing, and nickel superalloy replacement; and Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu), a beryllium-free alternative for non-sparking tools and wear-resistant connectors. Veloxint claims its alloys deliver 2-5x the strength of traditional alloys from the same input materials, with stable nanocrystalline microstructures retained at near-melting temperatures, enabling applications in aerospace, defense, nuclear fusion, medical, industrial, and power generation markets.

Veloxint manufactures its powders through a proprietary six-step powder metallurgy process that sinters faster and at lower temperatures than conventional methods, reducing energy use and improving productivity. The company is headquartered on Touchstone Research Laboratory's campus in Triadelphia, WV (relocated from Boston in 2020), giving it shared access to extensive metallurgical testing equipment and scientific staff. Veloxint holds at least nine granted patents across the US, Japan, and South Korea, plus additional pending applications, and is positioning this portfolio as both a defensive moat and a potential licensing asset.

The business model combines direct B2B hardware sales of alloy powders and finished components with the potential for patent licensing and toll processing services. Sales are consultative and project-based, conducted via the company website and direct phone/email, with no e-commerce channel or public pricing. Revenue concentration, customer logos, and ARR are not disclosed; the company has raised approximately $6.85M in capital to date, including a $5M U.S. Department of Energy award in 2020.

Name

Veloxint

Legal name

Veloxint CIF

Website

https://veloxint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veloxint is a privately held materials science company that develops and sells nanocrystalline metal alloy powders and components (tungsten, chromium, and copper) using proprietary thermo-kinetic stabilization, serving aerospace, defense, medical, tooling, and power generation manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Nanocrystalline Metal Alloys

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM) (IMAAABAE)

Keywords

• Nanocrystalline metal alloys
• Powder metallurgy materials
• Advanced alloy manufacturing
• High-performance tungsten alloys
• Cobalt-free hard metals

Headquarters

HQ city

Framingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Nanocrystalline Metal Alloys Sales: Veloxint generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of proprietary nanocrystalline metal alloy powders and processed parts. Products include Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW), Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr), and Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu), sold as powders and/or sintered components for industrial applications. The company offers toll processing and analytical testing services to other powder manufacturers from its facility.
2. Patent Licensing: Veloxint holds one of the world's largest patent portfolios in nanocrystalline alloys and likely licenses its intellectual property to third parties seeking to utilize its proprietary compositions and processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Veloxint manufactures and sells proprietary nanocrystalline metal alloy powders and parts through a patented thermo-kinetic stabilization powder metallurgy process. The company offers three core product lines: Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW) for cutting tools and plasma-facing components, Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr) for medical implants and corrosion-resistant industrial use, and Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu) as a beryllium-free replacement. The company also provides toll processing and analytical testing services from its Triadelphia, WV facility.

Product overview

Veloxint is a materials science company pioneering nanocrystalline alloys through proprietary powder metallurgy processes. The company offers three core nanocrystalline metal products: Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW), a cobalt-free hard metal for high-temperature applications; Veloxint Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr), an iron-free alloy offering extraordinary corrosion resistance; and Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu), a copper beryllium replacement for non-sparking applications. Veloxint claims to have one of the world's largest patent portfolios in nanocrystalline alloys, utilizing thermo-kinetic stabilization technology to achieve strength improvements of 2-5x traditional alloys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW) Cobalt-free hard metal powder and parts with compressive yield strength up to 3000 MPa, flexural strength 700 MPa, hardness 81-90 HRA, and property retention above 1000°C. Used by manufacturers of cutting tools, plasma-facing components for nuclear fusion reactors, and defense penetrators.
• Veloxint Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr) Iron-free, non-magnetic alloy with extraordinary high-temperature corrosion resistance, ultimate tensile strength 1098-1283 MPa, and compressive yield strength 1875 MPa. Used in medical implants, chemical processing equipment, nickel superalloy replacement, industrial corrosion-resistant applications, and jewelry.
• Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu) Copper beryllium replacement alloy that is non-sparking and non-magnetic. Used in oxyacetylene welder components, wear-resistant connectors, and non-sparking hand tools where beryllium toxicity must be avoided.
• Toll Processing and Analytical Testing Services Service offering provided to other powder manufacturers from Veloxint's world-class powder metallurgy laboratory, leveraging the company's in-house analytical testing equipment and powder processing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nanocrystalline alloys achieve 2-5x the strength of traditional alloys from the same input materials
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Touchstone Research LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Veloxint is headquartered on Touchstone Research Laboratory's campus in Triadelphia, WV, having relocated from Boston, Massachusetts in 2020. This co-location provides Veloxint access to a large cadre of scientists, engineers, and technicians, and tens of millions of dollars of scientific equipment located on the Touchstone campus. Touchstone Research Laboratory's parent Brian Joseph was inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame in 2025, with Touchstone having won over $200 million in research funding. The relationship enables Veloxint to leverage Touchstone's facilities and expertise alongside its own customized processing equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik AB: Sandvik is a major producer of cemented carbide (tungsten carbide/cobalt) cutting tools and metal powders, including for additive manufacturing. As a leading supplier of tooling and hard metal components, Sandvik directly overlaps Veloxint's VW target applications in cutting tools.
• Linde/Praxair Surface Technologies: Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde) supplies thermal spray powders, coatings, and specialty alloys for aerospace, energy, and industrial customers — directly adjacent to Veloxint's tungsten and chromium offerings for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications.
• Höganäs AB: Höganäs is the world's largest producer of metal powders for powder metallurgy, supplying iron, stainless, and specialty alloy powders into automotive, industrial, and welding applications. Comparable as a broad powder-metallurgy incumbent whose customer base overlaps with Veloxint's toll processing and metal powder sales motion.
• Oerlikon (Surface Solutions & Additive Manufacturing): Oerlikon produces metal powders for thermal spray coatings and additive manufacturing and surfaces high-performance alloys for aerospace, energy, and industrial customers. The thermal-spray and AM powder businesses directly parallel Veloxint's materials approach for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant components.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: Carpenter Technology is a leading producer of specialty alloys, including high-temperature nickel superalloys and stainless steels, sold into aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets — directly overlapping Veloxint's target applications, particularly for VCr's nickel-superalloy displacement thesis.
• Materion Corporation: Materion is one of the world's primary suppliers of beryllium alloys, including beryllium copper — the incumbent material VCu aims to replace. Materion also produces specialty metal alloys for medical, aerospace, and industrial customers, making it a relevant incumbent across multiple Veloxint target segments.

Emerging players

• EOS GmbH: EOS is a leading supplier of metal 3D printing systems and qualified metal powders (including tool steels, nickel, titanium, and copper alloys) for additive manufacturing. Veloxint lists 3D printing as one of its forming methods, and EOS's metal powder portfolio competes for the same advanced-alloy print applications Veloxint targets.
• GE Additive: GE Additive (Concept Laser and Arcam) supplies metal additive manufacturing machines and specialty powders into aerospace and industrial customers. Veloxint's powder metallurgy output can be qualified as feedstock for these systems, positioning GE Additive as both a potential channel and a competing powder supplier.

Direct peers

• Liquidmetal Technologies: Liquidmetal Technologies is the most direct competitor: it also commercializes amorphous/nanocrystalline metal alloys through proprietary processes and patents. Their focus on bulk metallic glasses overlaps with Veloxint's nanocrystalline alloy IP and licensing model, and both target premium-priced industrial applications.
• H.C. Starck Tungsten (Masan): H.C. Starck Tungsten (now under Masan High-Tech Materials) is a direct comparitor for Veloxint's VW product line. Both produce engineered tungsten and refractory metal powders and components for cutting tools, defense, and energy applications. H.C. Starck is the incumbent whose conventional tungsten Veloxint aims to displace with nanocrystalline performance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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