New Materials Startups

Ramada supplies specialty steel, steel alloys, and cutting tools for industrial applications, offering integrated services from material supply through machining, heat treatment, and technical support.

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f3nice develops and re-engineers advanced materials, focusing on recycling metal scrap into high-quality metal powders and wires (feedstock) for additive manufacturing. It also offers sustainability assessment (LCA), circular design, consulting, and training services to companies adopting additive manufacturing.

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Fabheads manufactures advanced composite components using technologies such as fiber printing and automated layup for demanding industrial applications.

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Faerch manufactures circular food packaging trays made from recycled food-grade materials, helping food producers reduce carbon emissions while maintaining product safety and shelf visibility.

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FAIRMAT uses proprietary recycling technology, robotics, software, and AI to turn carbon fiber waste into new advanced materials for industries including sports, mobility, energy, and aerospace. The company operates industrial plants and focuses on keeping valuable materials out of landfills through a full-loop materials ecosystem.

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Faraday develops modular reactors that use non-thermal plasma synthesis to produce green molecules at a cost comparable to conventional (grey) molecules. The company operates in the cleantech and climate space, applying plasma physics and chemical engineering to decarbonized chemical production.

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Farm Minerals develops carbon-capsule fertilizer technology that delivers crop nutrients with less waste and no manufacturing emissions, bypassing the Haber-Bosch process. Its products target farmers growing field crops and livestock operations, and are undergoing field trials across multiple countries.

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FarrPro builds heating equipment for pork production, centered on a graphene-based heat mat that provides consistent supplemental heat for piglets in barns. Its products target swine farmers and integrate with major barn room-control systems.

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FASAL WOOD develops and manufactures materials and products from renewable resources, focusing on thermoplastic processing of wood via extrusion and injection molding. It offers project management from product drawings through mold construction to the finished product, with all processes and products protected by patent.

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Fastmount makes a concealed panel mounting clip system used by architects, millworkers, designers, and installers for commercial architecture, aviation, furniture, marine, and recreational vehicle projects. Originally developed for the superyacht industry, its clips provide tool-free panel removal, self-aligning installation, and hidden fixings across more than 80 countries.

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Fathom Optics develops software-based print embellishments that add motion, depth, and shimmer effects to packaging, labels, and shrink sleeves using standard inks and existing press equipment. The company also licenses its optical technology for security applications such as banknote printing, and offers Fathom Designer, a free web tool for applying and previewing these effects.

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Felss is a specialist in cold forming, offering process development, machine building, and component manufacturing (a "Make & Buy" model) for precise, high-strength metal parts. It serves the automotive, industrial, aerospace, precision engineering, and medical technology sectors.

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Felters manufactures felt and specialist nonwoven materials for industrial and consumer applications, using natural, synthetic, and specialty fibers. The company develops engineered safety solutions and high-performance materials tailored to specific client applications across diverse industrial markets.

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Feltwood makes a plant-fiber composite material from agricultural and vegetable waste, produced without chemicals, adhesives or binders, as a recyclable and biodegradable alternative to plastic. The material can be used across multiple industries for products traditionally made from plastic, wood or cardboard.

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Fenix International (フェニックスインターナショナル) positions itself as an intermediary connecting fashion brands with textile manufacturers and craftspeople, aiming to preserve factories and techniques while reducing waste and improving quality in production. It works within the Japanese fashion and apparel manufacturing industry.

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FermBox is a synthetic biology research and manufacturing company that develops and commercializes bio-based products made through microbial fermentation, serving industries including textiles, cosmetics, and chemicals by replacing petrochemical and animal-based ingredients with sustainable alternatives.

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A company that manufactures ultrafast laser systems and optical components for pulse compression and frequency generation, serving scientific research and industrial applications.

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FiberFlow has developed a process that separates blended post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste into single-fiber fractions such as polyester, cellulose, polyamide, polypropylene, acrylic, and elastane, reaching purity levels up to 99%. The output is intended as sample material for recycling companies running chemical, thermo-mechanical, or biological processes.

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Fiberdom develops Duranova, a wood fiber-based supermaterial made from a small set of natural ingredients using a patented functionalization process, offering a durable, recyclable, and home-compostable alternative to plastics. The material is engineered for use across multiple industrial applications seeking plastic-free, circular solutions.

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Fibernx develops and manufactures carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber materials, offering lower-cost and lower-emission alternatives to traditional PAN carbon fibers with properties customizable per industry. Its materials target applications in aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, renewable energy, and energy storage.

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FiberX develops bio-based materials from corn stover for use in agriculture and chemical industries. The company creates biocomposites using agricultural residue to support sustainability.

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Fibmold manufactures sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company produces molded pulp and eco-friendly packaging products.

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Fibratech manufactures carbon fiber wheels for vehicles, including both standard automotive applications (V3) and electric vans (E-VAN-1) in different sizes and finishes.

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Fibralign is a Stanford-spinout, commercial-stage company that develops therapeutic medical devices built on its Nanoweave collagen scaffolding technology for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, it addresses conditions linked to lymphatic impairment such as neurological disorders, heart disease, and glaucoma.

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