ACS Material
ACS Material is a Pasadena, California-based advanced materials and scientific instruments company that develops and sells nanomaterials (graphene, MXenes, quantum dots, quantum diamonds) and laboratory instruments (PlasMil plasma ball mills, presses, thermal testers, 3D metal printers) via direct e-commerce to universities, national labs, and technology companies worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersPasadena, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ACS Material does
ACS Material LLC is a Pasadena, California-based advanced materials and scientific instruments company founded in 2011 that develops, manufactures, and sells nanomaterials (notably graphene, CVD graphene, MXenes, quantum dots, nanowires, molecular sieves, OLED materials, and quantum diamonds) alongside a broad line of laboratory and pilot-scale instruments (PlasMil plasma ball mills, PressPro presses, NanoFX nanobubble generators, ThermalSure property testers, joule heating systems, 3D metal printers, and microscopes, among others). The company's core technology portfolio spans chemical vapor deposition graphene production, plasma-enhanced ball milling under filed PCT international patents (US, Japan, Europe), and nano-bubble generation with 95-99% gas-dissolution efficiency, supporting both proprietary products and a "concept to market" custom solutions service for research and industrial customers.
The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce at acsmaterial.com, supplemented by quote-based sales for custom and equipment orders, with revenue generated from one-time sales of materials, one-time sales of instruments, and professional services including thermal testing, analytical testing (SEM/TEM/XPS/XRD/Raman/AFM and FIB microelectronic device debugging), 3D printing services, and tailored concept-to-market engagements. Distribution is global via FedEx, UPS, and freight carriers, reaching research institutions and universities (the primary segment), national laboratories, and innovative technology companies, with shipment restrictions on US-sanctioned countries.
ACS Material is a privately held, founder-controlled LLC with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and a reported 1-10 employee headcount that is notably small relative to the breadth of its catalog and sub-brand portfolio (17+ equipment brands and 16+ material lines). Strategic emphasis is on patent-protected core technology (PlasMil), product line extension into adjacent verticals such as biomedical (BioMatec), green hydrogen (HydroGenec), OLED (LumioTech), and quantum (Quantum Diamonds), and most recently a January 2026 launch of the PlasmaNova portable 5 kW plasma torch system that signals a push beyond pure-play research supply into industrial field applications.
ACS Material firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ACS Material
- Legal name
- ACS Material LLC
- Website
- https://acsmaterial.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ACS Material is a Pasadena, California-based advanced materials and scientific instruments company that develops and sells nanomaterials (graphene, MXenes, quantum dots, quantum diamonds) and laboratory instruments (PlasMil plasma ball mills, presses, thermal testers, 3D metal printers) via direct e-commerce to universities, national labs, and technology companies worldwide.
- Ownership category
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ACS Material industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Advanced Nanomaterials Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)
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Where ACS Material is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pasadena
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ACS Material business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Advanced Nanomaterials Sales: Sale of advanced nanomaterials including graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, nanowires, MXenes, molecular sieves, battery materials, and other specialty nanomaterials. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce platform with various packaging sizes and specifications.
- Scientific Equipment Sales: Sale of scientific instruments and equipment including thermal testers, plasma systems, press machines, extruders, heating/cooling stages, microscopes, meters, and other laboratory equipment. Equipment sales include customization options and technical specifications.
- Analytical and Testing Services: Technical services including thermal testing, analytical testing, FIB and microelectronic device debugging, 3D printing services, and joule heating testing services. Services support researchers throughout the chip development lifecycle.
- Custom/Tailored Solutions: Concept to market solutions and tailored technical solutions for customers requiring custom nanomaterials or instruments. Delivers dependable, well-characterized materials together with expert support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products with online ordering |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | International shipping with customer responsibility for fees |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
ACS Material product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ACS Material manufactures and sells advanced nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, MXenes, molecular sieves, battery materials, and quantum diamonds) alongside scientific instruments (plasma ball mills, press machines, microscopes, joule heating systems, and 3D metal printers). The company also provides thermal and analytical testing services, including FIB and microelectronic device debugging, to researchers, national laboratories, and innovative companies worldwide.
Product overview
ACS Material is a nanomaterials and scientific instruments company headquartered in Pasadena, California. Its product portfolio is organized into three pillars: Materials (advanced nanomaterials including Graphene Series, CVD Graphene, Graphene-Like Materials, Quantum Dots & Upconverting Nanoparticles, Nanowire Series, Molecular Sieves, AAO Templates, Carbon Series, Battery Materials, Nanoparticles Series, Graphyne Series, MXene Series, Transparent Conductive Film, Trivial Transfer Series, LumioTech™ OLED Series, and Quantum Diamonds); Equipment (scientific instruments including ThermalSure™ Property Testers, Joule Heating Systems/HelioVolt™/FlashVolt®, Plasma Power Supplies/PlasmaNova™, PlasMil™ Plasma Ball Mills, PressPro™ Press Machines, MiniPro™ Press/Molder/Mixers, RheoPro™ Extruder/Molding systems, NanoFX™ Nanobubblers, 3D Metal Printers, Catalyst Reactors, InSitu Pro™ H/C Stages, BioMatec™ Cell Sorting, MicroSpin™ Microfluidic Spinners, HydroGenec™ Electrolyzers, MetriTec™ Meters/Gauges, and OptiPro™ Microscopes); and Services (Thermal Testing, Analytical Testing including FIB debugging, 3D Printing, and Concept to Market Solutions). The company supplies researchers, national laboratories, and innovative companies worldwide with high-quality nanomaterials and tailored technical solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ThermalSure: Property testing equipment including TEPT X1 and melt physical property comprehensive testers
- PlasMil
- PressPro
- MiniPro
- RheoPro
- NanoFX
- InSitu Pro
- BioMatec
- MicroSpin
- HydroGenec
- MetriTec
- OptiPro
- LumioTech
- FlashVolt
- HelioVolt
- ThorVolt
- PlasmaNova
- Polytevo
- Trivial Transfer
- Quantum Diamonds
Products and services
- Graphene Series Graphene materials including single layer graphene, carboxyl/aminated graphene, graphene/graphite oxide, graphene nanoplatelets, graphene dispersion, graphene aerogel, mechanically exfoliated single crystal graphene, HOPG, BioGraphene, pyrolytic graphite, graphite flake, and OH functionalized graphene. For advanced materials research and product development.
- CVD Graphene Chemical vapor deposition graphene manufactured on copper, silicon/silicon dioxide, PET/quartz substrates, plus Trivial Transfer graphene, graphene/graphene oxide on TEM grids, and 3D graphene foam. For electronics, sensors, and research applications.
- Graphene-Like 2D Materials 2D materials including black phosphorus, monolayer MoS2/MoSe2, monolayer WS2/WSe2, mechanically exfoliated variants, Bio MoS2, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and Trivial Transfer hexagonal boron nitride. For 2D materials research and device fabrication.
- Quantum Dots & Upconverting Nanoparticles Quantum dots including aminated, blue luminescent, carboxylated, chlorine functionalized, green, hydroxylated GQDs, upconverting nanoparticles, FluoDot, and GlowDot. For optoelectronics, bioimaging, and photonics research.
- Nanowire Series Nanowires including silver nanowire, titanium dioxide nanowire, copper nanowire, SiC nanowire, and zinc oxide nanowire. For flexible electronics, sensors, and conductive applications.
- Molecular Sieves Molecular sieves including SBA-15, SBA-16, MCM-41, Al-MCM-41, MCM-48, ZSM-5 and other zeolites, SAPOs, TS-1, KIT-6/KIT-5, MOFs, ZIF-8, ZIF-67, COFs, and CO2 adsorbents. For catalysis, separation, and adsorption research.
- Battery Materials Battery materials including Si-C composites anode material, silicon monoxide, silicon nanoparticles, and porous silicon. For next-generation lithium-ion battery development.
- Nanoparticles Series Nanoparticles including gamma aluminum oxide, Ag/Cu/In/Ni/Diamond nanoparticles, rare earth oxides, TiN, TiC, TiO2, TiO2-X oxides, carbides, and nitrides. For research and advanced material applications.
- Quantum Diamonds Quantum diamond products including single NV diamonds, NV ensemble diamonds, and electronic-grade diamond. For quantum computing, sensing, and advanced photonics applications.
- PlasMil™ Plasma Ball Mill PlasMil™ S3, L3, and E-20L plasma vibratory ball mills that introduce cold plasma into mechanically vibrated ball milling for enhanced powder refinement, alloying, activation, and reduced contamination. PCT international patents filed in US, Japan, and European member states. For materials research and production.
- PlasmaNova™ Plasma Torch System Portable 5 kW integrated plasma torch system for portable cutting tasks across conductive materials. Compact, integrated design delivering clean, high-performance cuts with mobility, efficiency, and durability for professional cutting applications.
- ThermalSure™ Property Tester Thermal property testing equipment for melts, molten salts, and metallic materials, including the ThermalSure® TEPT X1 and Melt Physical Property Comprehensive Tester. For research and industrial thermal characterization.
- Joule Heating Systems (FlashVolt® and HelioVolt™) Joule heating systems including FlashVolt® and HelioVolt™ brands for rapid thermal processing and materials testing. For materials synthesis, characterization, and rapid thermal processing applications.
- PressPro™ Press Machines Full line of powder presses, hot presses, cold presses, isostatic presses, infrared tablet presses, battery material presses, and X-ray fluorescence press machines. For laboratory and production materials processing.
- XDM Series 3D Metal Printer XDM series powder bed laser melting metal 3D printers ranging from 120W to 2000W build size for production of high-quality metal parts. For additive manufacturing and metal prototyping.
- NanoFX™ Nanobubble Generator NanoFX™ Micro-Nano Bubble Generator producing 10-100 nm bubbles with 95-99% gas-dissolution efficiency. Self-priming intake, 24-hour operation, intelligent CPU control. For water treatment, aquaculture, agriculture, and materials R&D.
- Thermal Testing Services Thermal conductivity and property testing services for free-standing wires/fibers/films (sub-micrometer to micrometer thick), 2D materials (room temperature to 77K), coatings, and bulk materials. For researchers and product developers.
- Analytical Testing Services Analytical testing including SEM, TEM, ICP-OES/MS, BET surface area, XPS, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, NMR, FTIR, and FIB & microelectronic device debugging (laser decapsulation, passivation layer removal, cross-sectional analysis, TEM sample preparation). For researchers and chip developers.
- 3D Printing Service Metal 3D printing service using XDM series powder bed laser melting equipment. For customers needing on-demand metal part production.
- Concept to Market Solutions Comprehensive support from concept to market including HelioVolt™ joule heating testing services for materials synthesis and characterization. For companies scaling research to commercial production.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95-99% gas dissolution efficiency with NanoFX bubble generators
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ACS Material
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ACS Material technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ACS Material partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ACS Material competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Graphenea: Graphenea is a Spain-based graphene manufacturer producing CVD graphene, graphene oxide, and related 2D materials for research and commercial customers globally. It is the closest direct competitor to ACS Material's core graphene and 2D materials catalog with similar academic/research customer focus.
- Cheaptubes: Cheaptubes manufactures carbon nanotubes, graphene, and related nanomaterials serving research institutions and industrial customers. Directly comparable to ACS Material's Carbon Series and graphene product lines, with similar e-commerce distribution.
- XG Sciences: XG Sciences is a US-based manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets and related graphene materials for commercial applications including batteries, composites, and coatings. Directly comparable to ACS Material's graphene nanoplatelet and battery materials offerings.
- Vorbeck Materials: Vorbeck Materials is a US-based graphene producer focused on commercial applications in batteries, composites, and elastomers. Comparable to ACS Material in the graphene materials category, though more commercial-application focused.
- MTI Corporation: MTI Corporation is a US-based supplier of materials and equipment for battery R&D and advanced materials research, including presses, film coaters, and lab equipment. Directly comparable to ACS Material's equipment line (PressPro, MiniPro, RheoPro) and battery materials offerings.
- MSE Supplies: MSE Supplies is a US-based supplier of materials, equipment, and consumables for materials science research, including furnaces, presses, and specialty materials. Comparable to ACS Material's combined materials and lab equipment catalog targeting university and lab customers.
Broad incumbents
- American Elements: American Elements is a large US-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer with a catalog spanning nanomaterials, metals, and inorganic compounds. It competes broadly with ACS Material's full nanomaterials catalog at scale.
- Strem Chemicals: Strem Chemicals is a US specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor of research chemicals, organometallics, and nanomaterials serving academic and industrial research. Broad incumbent comparable to ACS Material's materials catalog and research-customer focus.
- Sigma-Aldrich (Merck): Sigma-Aldrich (now part of Merck KGaA) is the global leader in research chemicals and specialty materials, including an extensive nanomaterials portfolio. It is a broad incumbent comparable to ACS Material's research-customer model at much larger scale.
Emerging players
- Haydale Graphene Industries: Haydale is a UK-based advanced materials company specializing in functionalized graphene and other nanomaterials for composites, energy storage, and biomedical applications. Comparable to ACS Material's nanomaterials catalog with similar breadth but different geographic focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about ACS Material
What does ACS Material do?
ACS Material manufactures and sells advanced nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, MXenes, molecular sieves, battery materials, and quantum diamonds) alongside scientific instruments (plasma ball mills, press machines, microscopes, joule heating systems, and 3D metal printers). The company also provides thermal and analytical testing services, including FIB and microelectronic device debugging, to researchers, national laboratories, and innovative companies worldwide.
Is ACS Material a public or private company?
ACS Material is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ACS Material founded?
ACS Material was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ACS Material based?
ACS Material is headquartered in Pasadena, United States, in the North America region.
How does ACS Material make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Advanced Nanomaterials Sales are the primary driver. The others are scientific Equipment Sales, analytical and Testing Services and custom/Tailored Solutions.
Who are ACS Material's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Graphenea, Cheaptubes, XG Sciences, Vorbeck Materials, MTI Corporation and MSE Supplies. Broad incumbents are American Elements, Strem Chemicals and Sigma-Aldrich (Merck). Haydale Graphene Industries is listed as an emerging player.
Does ACS Material have an API?
No public API is recorded for ACS Material.
What industry is ACS Material in?
ACS Material's product category is Advanced Nanomaterials Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAFAO, Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite). Its NAICS code is 335991 and its SIC code is 3670.