New Materials Startups

Wicue develops flexible liquid crystal (LC) film technologies, including Crystal Clear Switching (CCS) and high-brightness liquid crystal writing, for use in optical products. The company focuses on intelligent optical solutions for everyday applications.

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WISEFOOD develops and supplies sustainable, climate-friendly packaging products — both single-use and reusable — as alternatives to plastic. It serves gastronomy, events, retail, and wholesale customers, positioning itself as a materials specialist and product developer.

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Wishbone develops W-Bone, a bovine-derived regenerative bone graft material for dental bone graft surgery and implant procedures. The product uses a patented manufacturing process designed to preserve the natural bone structure and support osseointegration for dental clinicians.

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Wispeco Aluminium is Africa's leading supplier of aluminium extrusions, manufacturing in Gauteng with national distribution and specializing in eco-preferred products containing recycled aluminium content. The company serves construction, manufacturing, and industrial customers requiring high-quality aluminium profiles and technical support.

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WoodEco manufactures wood-based materials for furniture, interior finishing, and construction, and offers recycling of wood waste and post-consumer wood. The Polish company operates production plants in Grajewo and Wieruszów and has been active on the Polish market for over half a century.

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WPC – WOODPLASTIC manufactures composite wood products including terraces, fences, and facade systems from sustainably sourced wood flour and recyclable high-density polyethylene. The company serves customers in the construction and outdoor design sectors.

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Wood_Space builds modular timber (solid wood) buildings with a high degree of prefabrication, delivered as freestanding structures for commercial clients. This project page describes a completed bakery location for the Wurm family in Bogen, realized with retail-fitting partner ABC Ladenbau.

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Woola manufactures sustainable packaging made from waste wool for luxury goods, replacing conventional plastic with shockproof, petrochemical-free materials. The company serves luxury brands and retailers seeking eco-friendly shipping solutions for accessories, watches, and handbags.

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Wootz Nano manufactures RFID antenna solutions using carbon nanotubes, offering durable, flexible tags resistant to harsh environments for industrial and logistics applications.

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Worthington Industries separated its steel processing business in December 2023 into two publicly traded companies, Worthington Enterprises and Worthington Steel. The businesses operate in steel processing and manufacturing of metal products.

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WTH is a Sittard-based custom manufacturing workshop that fabricates products from plastic, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and copper, offering tailored technical solutions that turn a client's idea into a finished form. It combines plastics and metalworking craftsmanship with what it describes as the region's largest combined machine park.

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Wyloo is a mining and mineral extraction company focused on discovering, developing, and producing nickel sulphide from strategically located assets in Australia and Canada. The company also invests in integrated downstream processing to supply battery materials and funds exploration and mining ventures globally.

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Wyo-Ben manufactures and supplies bentonite-based mineral solutions for industrial applications including drilling, environmental treatment, and pet care products. The company serves oil and gas, water treatment, mining, and pet care industries globally.

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X-nano develops nanomaterials to support the energy transition, targeting critical steps in electric storage (lithium-ion batteries), clean hydrogen, and next-generation nuclear (fourth-gen fission and fusion) energy sectors. The company is a deeptech spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT).

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Xinterra operates the Xinterra Design Factory (XDF), a platform combining high-throughput experimentation, a proprietary materials database, and artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery and development of new materials and formulations. It serves industrial customers seeking sustainable materials and applies physics-inspired design and data augmentation to guide experiments.

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XJet develops 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic additive manufacturing, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and jewelry. The company's technology enables high-resolution part production at scale with complex internal structures.

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Xtalic uses a computational material design platform to develop nanostructured metal alloys with enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and temperature stability for manufacturers with demanding product requirements. Its alloys are used in applications such as electronic connectors, smartphone and EV charging, wearables, and wireless charging, with design and sampling done in a nanomaterial lab in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

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Crystal Sonic develops acoustic-based technology for splitting and reusing semiconductor wafers, reducing manufacturing waste and costs for chipmakers producing advanced semiconductors for electrification, communications, and photonics applications.

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XTPL develops ultra-precise dispensing and printing technology for fabricating microscale and nanoscale structures used in microelectronics. Its solutions target industries including consumer electronics, healthcare/medical devices, automotive, energy, aerospace, and R&D laboratories.

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XtremeX develops a technology platform for mineral exploration that delivers deeper, more precise core samples for battery and precious metals mining while reducing carbon footprint and environmental impact.

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Xtremity makes the XtremityTT, a thermoformable definitive prosthetic socket system built from an injection-molded, carbon-reinforced polymer preform that clinicians can heat, form, and assemble in about an hour and re-adjust via spot-heating. It is sold to orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) providers treating transtibial (below-knee) amputees.

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Xypex develops crystalline waterproofing technology for concrete, including admixtures, surface-applied coatings, dry-shakes, and repair products that waterproof and protect concrete structures, seal cracks, and resist chemical attack. Its products are used by engineers, contractors, and design professionals on construction projects such as foundations, bridges, tunnels, wastewater treatment, and utility structures.

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Yangi develops dry-forming technology and machines for sustainable packaging production, serving packaging manufacturers and converters. The company has commercialized Cellera, a dual-drum dry-forming platform designed to enable large-scale sustainable packaging manufacturing.

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A South Korean chemical manufacturer producing specialty and precision chemicals including photolithography and wet chemicals, LCD and LED materials, solar cell materials, and PU systems. Its products serve the semiconductor and display industries, and it operates a certified corporate research institute developing new materials.

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