New Materials Startups

Santiago Metals Limitada is a Chilean mining company focused on developing copper mining businesses in Chile.

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Sateba is a European manufacturer of precast concrete sleepers and slab track solutions for the rail industry, serving high-speed rail, tramway, underground, and light rapid transit projects. Operating in 10 countries, it also produces bespoke offsite precast concrete elements for infrastructure projects.

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A plastics manufacturer operating since 1967, running fully automated production of injection-molded plastic parts around the clock. It operates production units in Bodafors, Sävsjö and Markaryd, Sweden, and invests in all-electric injection molding machines for energy efficiency.

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Savroc develops TripleHard, a surface coating technology for hydraulic components designed to provide wear resistance, low friction, and corrosion protection while meeting environmental compliance requirements. The product targets demanding hydraulic applications where uptime, sealing performance, and lifetime cost are priorities.

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Sumisho Cement is a specialized trading company selling cement-related products in Japan, including ready-mixed concrete, cement, and aggregates, along with delivery services. It supplies materials for infrastructure such as bridges and roads as well as commercial and public buildings across Japan.

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Scanacon provides acid management systems and solutions for metal finishing processes such as pickling, etching, and chemical milling, helping producers keep acid usable longer while reducing waste and emissions. Its customers are in the steel, titanium, zirconium, specialty-alloy, aerospace, and metal recycling industries.

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Schrödinger develops a physics-based computational platform for discovering and optimizing molecules, used to accelerate drug discovery and materials design. The company also operates a therapeutics group that pursues drug development on validated targets and offers educational resources for the field.

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Scimplify combines chemical R&D, software, and a network of manufacturing partners to supply specialty chemicals for customers such as agrochemical and other regulated programs. It offers a platform that coordinates molecule design, factory sourcing, production, and compliance-led logistics for manufacturers globally.

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Seaway Plastics Engineering provides precision injection molding, complex assemblies, and rapid tooling for regulated industries such as defense and aerospace. It operates as an integrated manufacturing partner using technologies including CNC machining and 3D printing to produce mold cores and cavities.

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SEKISUI Aerospace designs and manufactures aerospace components, offering services from front-end design through final manufacturing using automation, prototyping, and design optimization. It operates multiple centers of excellence, including a facility in Renton, to support high-rate production for its aerospace customers.

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SelecTech manufactures interlocking, adhesive-free commercial flooring made with recycled plastics, including ESD/static-control flooring for mission-critical environments such as manufacturing sites, labs, and cleanrooms. Its product lines include StaticStop, FreeStyle, and Place N' Go flooring.

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SemperCycle uses a patented gasification reactor to convert mixed and contaminated hard-to-recycle plastic waste into syngas and methanol that serve as drop-in, low-carbon feedstock for the chemical industry. Its process targets chemical producers and plastics manufacturers seeking alternatives to fossil-based feedstocks, supporting a circular plastics economy.

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Senergy Innovations develops sustainable energy and material products, including solar thermal systems for solar hot water (SenerSol) and thermally conductive polymers aimed at low-carbon applications (SenTherm). The company operates in the cleantech and advanced materials space.

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Sensorygen uses computational biology and AI to screen millions of natural compounds and predict their interactions with sensory receptors, aiming to find natural replacements for harsh or toxic ingredients in everyday products. It serves companies in consumer products, agriculture, and beverages through licensed patents and digital screening platforms.

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SepFluor is a South African fluorspar producer focused on mining and supplying acid grade and metallurgical grade fluorspar (CaF2), an industrial mineral used in chemical, metallurgical and ceramic processes including refrigerants, aluminium smelting, nuclear power and EV battery electrolytes. The company operates in the mining and critical minerals sector.

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Seprify produces functional cellulose-based ingredients from renewable plant resources for industrial applications, offering biodegradable cellulose particles that serve as lower-carbon alternatives to conventional materials such as titanium dioxide. The company targets formulators and industrial users seeking natural, high-performance material inputs.

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SetBone Medical is developing a new type of bone cement for treating vertebral compression fractures, which are primarily caused by osteoporosis. The product is aimed at physicians and intended to address limitations of existing bone cements.

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SFC KOENIG develops sealing and flow-control components such as expander sealing plugs and check valves, made from stainless and hardened steels for high-pressure applications. It serves industries including hydraulics, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical equipment, and offshore oil and gas, offering both catalogue products and custom-engineered solutions.

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Superior Huntingdon Composites manufactures glass-reinforced continuous filament mat and surfacing veil materials for the global composites market. Its products are used across the construction, automotive, transportation, power and energy, corrosion, wind energy, and marine industries.

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Sheertex makes sheer tights knit with rip-resistant fibers designed to be more durable than ordinary tights. It sells its hosiery products directly to consumers online.

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SHIN-A T&C Co., Ltd. researches, develops, and produces advanced chemical materials based on epoxy resins for use in the electrical and electronics industry. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on chemical materials with an emphasis on quality and environmental performance.

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SHOWA Corporation is a Japanese company established in 1954 that provides thermal insulation and plant construction services along with sales and manufacturing across multiple construction trades, including its "Insulation Sleeper" insulation products for cryogenic piping. It operates as part of the Chudenko Group and serves industrial and construction clients, with operations in Japan and a subsidiary in Vietnam.

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SIBUR is a petrochemical company that produces chemical products used across sectors including construction, food, medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and automotive. It operates in Russia's petrochemical industry with a stated focus on sustainable development.

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Siderforgerossi Group SpA is an Italian metal forging manufacturer producing hot-rolled rings, open-die forgings, and closed-die products in various steel types, ranging from 10 kg to 30,000 kg. Formed from the merger of two established Italian forging companies, it serves industrial customers requiring custom forged components.

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