New Materials Startups

Tessellated Inc. develops high tensile-strength engineered composite thin films produced via roll-to-roll manufacturing, working with U.S. defense and government agencies on applications including aircraft, body armor, ballistic protection, and lighter vehicles for emissions reduction. Developed in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, the material targets aerospace, defense, and energy markets.

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TETOS is a manufacturer of deposition materials and sputtering equipment, including solder balls, conductive balls, EMI shield film, and roll-to-roll (RTR) deposition systems, and describes itself as a 3D sputtering specialist. It develops ion-beam surface treatment, sputtering and plating processes, nano-sputtering technology, and FPCB production for applications such as micro-LED and electronics substrates.

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Texbond produces spunbond nonwoven fabrics for the absorbent hygiene products industry, supplying materials used as top sheets, back sheets, waistbands and side panels in items such as diapers. Its fabrics emphasize softness, fiber distribution and consistent physical properties for cover stock applications.

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Texélan makes decorative tiles, acoustic panels, shelves, and mannequin busts by shredding unsold clothing and textiles that would otherwise be landfilled and transforming them into new products. The company operates a circular upcycling process, taking back its products at end of life to re-grind and reuse the material.

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texlock makes textile bicycle locks that combine multi-layer high-tech fibers with an integrated steel core for theft protection while remaining flexible and lightweight. The company, based in Leipzig, Germany, positions itself as the inventor of the textile lock and produces its locks in-house for urban cyclists.

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TexPower manufactures cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel manganese aluminum (NMA) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Based in Houston, Texas, it operates a pilot cathode facility and supplies the U.S. battery supply chain with plans to scale production capacity.

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Texray develops radiation protection textiles for medical professionals, including patented products designed to reduce scatter radiation during fluoroscopy-guided interventions. Its textile-based products, such as Texray MasterPeace, target radiation exposure for teams working in cath labs.

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Tex Tech Industries develops and manufactures high-performance needle and woven felt textile products and custom material solutions. It serves industries including aerospace, protective apparel, automotive, law enforcement, coatings, filtration, and 3D weaving.

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The Bland Company develops functional proteins—soluble, foaming, gelling, and emulsifying—made from upcycled agricultural byproducts as alternatives to egg-based ingredients for food manufacturers. Its flavor-neutral proteins target texture applications in bakery, sauces, beverages, and snacks.

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The New Forests Company operates sustainable timber plantations and processing facilities in East Africa, producing treated timber products for markets across the region. The company manages approximately 30,000 hectares of FSC-certified planted forests and operates pole treatment plants and sawmills that serve Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Burundi, Malawi, the DRC, and Zambia.

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The SMART Tire Company commercializes NASA-developed Shape Memory Alloy Radial Technology (SMART) to produce airless, flat-proof tires made from a nickel-titanium alloy (NiTinol+) for on- and off-road vehicle applications. It targets the global tire market with tires designed to be durable and superelastic.

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TheCarbon Studio develops carbon materials using nanometer-scale carbon structure design technology and provides material solutions to client companies. It applies proprietary processing methods aimed at supporting carbon neutrality goals.

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TheraDep develops nanoscale plasma coating technology that bonds pharmaceuticals, biologics, and polymers onto surfaces such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites at room temperature. Its process targets manufacturers in the labware and medical device markets, offering custom coating solutions that integrate into existing production lines.

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Thermavance develops a thermal control technology that uses thermoelectric devices combined with graphene to directly heat and cool the body. The solid-state heat-pumping product is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications across multiple markets.

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ThermAvant Technologies designs and manufactures oscillating heat pipe (OHP) thermal management solutions and thermal straps for aero-defense and high-technology customers, including government and commercial spaceflight applications. It is an AS9100/ISO9001 certified vertically integrated manufacturer serving private and government aerospace and defense clients.

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Thermo Fluids collects and recycles used oil, antifreeze, filters, oily water, and oily absorbents, converting these waste materials into industrial fuel, clean water, and raw materials through a network of over 25 processing facilities. It provides non-hazardous waste management services for commercial customers.

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Thermory produces thermally modified wood ("thermowood") using only heat and steam, offering decking, cladding, flooring, wall paneling, and sauna products. It serves architects, designers, real estate developers, and specialized distributors, and has delivered projects across 60+ countries.

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Theuma manufactures interior door sets and door systems for residential and commercial construction, including lightweight sliding walls and steel frames. The company operates a robotized SmartDoorFactory and produces products such as its EBC Intense Mat doors, serving building and construction projects primarily in the Benelux region.

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Thiax develops X-ray diffraction (XRD) technology to map the microstructure of polymer and composite parts, measuring parameters such as degree of cure, crystallinity, residual stress, strain, and orientation. Its non-contact, non-destructive methods serve engineers and manufacturers for quality assurance of thermoset and thermoplastic composite components in factory environments.

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Tide supplies recycled plastic materials derived from ocean-bound plastic waste, available as injection-molded pellets, polyester yarn, and 3D printing filament for use in consumer products, textiles, automotive, and construction. The company partners with local communities to collect ocean-bound plastic while supporting waste management infrastructure and fair wages for collectors.

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TimRite designs, manufactures, and supplies underground support products — including timber, steel, electronics, polymer, and cementitious products — along with logistical services for the mining industry. It is the largest supplier of timber-based roof support products to the South African gold and platinum mining sector.

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TITAN is a cement and building materials producer offering low-carbon construction products and solutions, with operations across multiple regions and a focus on reducing CO2 emissions. It also invests in digital innovation across its cement supply chain and customer operations.

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Ti Tech develops electrically active heat exchanger surfaces that prevent marine biological fouling through electrochemistry, without releasing biocides or chemicals into the water. The technology is protected by two patents and complies with European biocide regulation.

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tmax develops high-temperature insulation and thermal-management systems — metallic, foil, textile, and combined insulation — that reduce surface temperatures, improve efficiency, and support fire and emissions protection for engines, turbochargers, and manifolds. It serves industrial and off-highway machinery and the hydrogen market, and uses simulation to optimize designs before prototyping.

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