Nanometals
Metallic nanoparticles and nanostructured metals
American Elements
Los Angeles, United States
American Elements, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has grown into a global powerhouse in the manufacture and distribution of advanced materials, with particular expertise in engineered nanomaterials. As a vertically-integrated producer, the company manufactures an extraordinary range of nanoscale materials including nanopowders, nanowires, nanoparticles, graphene, quantum dots, and nanocomposites, serving industries from aerospace to pharmaceuticals. With 100-200 employees and private funding, American Elements operates manufacturing facilities across the United States and maintains a global distribution network reaching researchers and manufacturers on every continent. The company's nanomaterials portfolio is remarkably comprehensive, encompassing over 15,000 chemical formulations available in nano-scale forms. Their metal and metal oxide nanopowders find applications in catalysis, additive manufacturing, and advanced coatings, while semiconductor nanoparticles enable innovations in optoelectronics and energy conversion. American Elements pioneered the commercial production of many specialized nanomaterials, including rare earth nanopowders, boron nanopowders, and carbide nanoparticles that are essential for cutting-edge research. The company's graphene and carbon nanomaterial offerings include single-layer graphene, graphene oxide, and carbon nanotubes in various specifications. Beyond material production, American Elements invests significantly in quality control and characterization, utilizing transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and surface analysis to ensure material specifications. The company has developed proprietary synthesis methods for producing ultra-pure nanomaterials with tightly controlled particle size distributions, critical for reproducible research and manufacturing. American Elements serves diverse markets including semiconductors, aerospace, renewable energy, life sciences, and defense, providing both catalog products and custom synthesis services. Their rapid fulfillment capabilities and technical support have made them a preferred supplier for time-sensitive research projects. As nanotechnology transitions from laboratory curiosity to industrial reality, American Elements plays a vital role in scaling up production of nanomaterials while maintaining the quality and consistency demanded by advanced applications, effectively bridging the gap between nanoscience research and commercial manufacturing.
Cerion Nanomaterials
Rochester, United States
Cerion Nanomaterials, LLC (formerly Cerion Technologies), founded in 2007 and based in Rochester, New York, manufactures engineered nanoparticle dispersions for advanced materials applications across diverse industries. With over $30 million in funding and 10-50 employees, Cerion has developed proprietary synthesis technologies enabling precise control over nanoparticle composition, size, and surface chemistry—critical parameters determining nanomaterial performance. The company focuses particularly on metal oxide nanoparticles including cerium oxide (CeO2), which has found applications in fuel additives, polishing compounds, coatings, and catalysis. Cerion's cerium oxide nanoparticles exhibit unique catalytic properties arising from their nanoscale dimensions and surface chemistry, functioning as oxygen buffers that can alternate between oxidation states. These properties make nano-ceria valuable in applications including diesel fuel additives where they promote more complete combustion and reduce particulate emissions, automotive catalytic converters where they enhance pollutant oxidation, and fuel cells where they improve oxygen ion conductivity. The company has developed cost-effective synthesis methods producing stable, well-dispersed nanoparticle suspensions that can be easily integrated into customer formulations and manufacturing processes. Cerion's technology platform extends beyond cerium oxide to other metal oxides including zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, and mixed-metal oxides, each tailored for specific applications. The company provides customized nanoparticle dispersions matching customer requirements for particle size, surface functionalization, dispersion medium, and concentration. Cerion's chemical synthesis routes enable composition control impossible with physical synthesis methods, allowing atomic-level engineering of multifunctional nanoparticles. The company serves diverse markets including energy, automotive, electronics, coatings, and personal care, providing both standard catalog products and custom synthesis services. Cerion maintains quality control systems ensuring batch-to-batch consistency critical for commercial applications, with comprehensive characterization using transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and surface analysis techniques. The company has navigated complex regulatory landscapes for nanomaterial applications, obtaining necessary approvals for fuel additive and other applications involving human or environmental exposure. Cerion's business model combines material sales with contract synthesis services, leveraging its nanoparticle engineering expertise to develop tailored solutions for customer challenges. The company has established partnerships with larger chemical companies and product manufacturers seeking nanomaterial expertise without developing internal capabilities. Cerion represents the important class of nanotechnology companies focused on enabling technologies—providing engineered building blocks that other companies incorporate into their products rather than developing end-user products directly. As nanotechnology permeates diverse industries, specialized nanomaterial synthesizers like Cerion play crucial roles in supplying precisely engineered materials that enable performance improvements across applications from catalysis to energy storage, demonstrating how advanced synthesis capabilities translate into commercial value.
Reinste Nano Ventures
Delhi, India
Indian nanomaterials manufacturer producing nanoparticles and quantum dots
Nanomakers
Rambouillet, France
French producer of silicon nanoparticles for battery and other applications
US Research Nanomaterials
Houston, United States
US manufacturer and supplier of nanomaterials for research and industrial use
SkySpring Nanomaterials
Houston, United States
US supplier of nanomaterials including oxide and metallic nanoparticles
Integran Technologies
Mississauga, Canada
Developer of nanocrystalline metals and advanced coatings
Tata Steel Advanced Materials Research
Jamshedpur, India
Indian steel giant with advanced nanomaterial research programs
NanoSteel Company
Providence, United States
Developer of nanostructured steel alloys and coatings
Suzhou Xingshuo Nanotech
Suzhou, China
High-purity metal and oxide nanoparticle manufacturer
Indium Corporation
Clinton, United States
Specialty alloys and thermal interface materials
Reinste Nano Ventures
New Delhi, India
Nanomaterial manufacturer and supplier
Codelco
Santiago, Chile
World's largest copper producer with nano-copper research
Particular GmbH
Hannover, Germany
Laser-ablated colloidal nanoparticles
Tata Steel Research
Jamshedpur, India
Nano-enhanced steel and coatings research
Optomec
Albuquerque, United States
Aerosol jet nano printing
Umicore Battery Materials
Brussels, Belgium
Cathode materials and recycling
Mitsui Mining Battery Materials
Tokyo, Japan
Electrodeposited copper foils
Furukawa Electric Battery
Tokyo, Japan
Copper foils for batteries
Nippon Denkai
Tokyo, Japan
Electrolytic copper foils
Iljin Materials
Seoul, South Korea
Electrolytic copper foils
SKC
Suwon, South Korea
Copper foils and films
Nuode Investment
Huizhou, China
Lithium battery copper foils
Guangdong Jia Yuan Technology
Meizhou, China
Electrolytic copper foils
Li-Metal
Markham, Canada
Lithium metal anodes
Ganfeng Lithium
Xinyu, China
Integrated lithium company
Intrinsiq Materials
Farnborough, United Kingdom
Copper nanoparticle inks for printed electronics
Shoei Chemical
Tokyo, Japan
Metal nanoparticle pastes and electronic materials
Dowa Electronics Materials
Tokyo, Japan
Metal nanoparticles and electronic materials
Tanaka Kikinzoku
Tokyo, Japan
Precious metal nanoparticles and catalysts
Heraeus Electronics
Hanau, Germany
Nano-silver sinter pastes and bonding materials for power electronics
Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry
Brussels, Belgium
Precious metal nanoparticle catalysts for chemical and pharma
Electroninks
Austin, United States
Reactive silver inks for printed electronics
Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Worthington, United States
Hard and super-hard materials including carbide and diamond
Institute of Metal Research (CAS)
Shenyang, China
Advanced metal and nanomaterial research
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Tsukuba, Japan
Japan's premier materials science research institute
Tata Steel Advanced Materials
Jamshedpur, India
Advanced nanomaterials for steel and construction
Ad-Nano Technologies
Bangalore, India
Silver and other metal nanoparticle manufacturer
Ferrotec
Tokyo, Japan
Vacuum components and advanced materials
SkySpring Nanomaterials
Houston, United States
Nanomaterials supplier and manufacturer
Meliorum Technologies
Rochester, United States
Nanoparticle additives for industrial applications
Cerion Nanomaterials
Rochester, United States
Cerium oxide and other metal oxide nanoparticles for industrial and biomedical uses
Integran Technologies
Mississauga, Canada
Nanocrystalline metal coatings for aerospace and industrial applications
Modumetal
Seattle, United States
Nanolaminated metal alloys for superior corrosion and wear resistance
Nanoval
Berlin, Germany
Nanoval meltblown technology for fine fiber nonwoven production
Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials
Katy, United States
Wide range of nanomaterials including CNTs, graphene, and metal oxides
Hongwu International Group
Guangzhou, China
Large-scale nanomaterials manufacturer in China
NanoAmor China
Shenzhen, China
Chinese nanomaterials manufacturing and distribution
Materion Corporation
Mayfield Heights, United States
Advanced materials including thin films and precision coatings
Heraeus
Hanau, Germany
Technology group with precious metals, specialty materials and sensors for electronics and healthcare
Sumitomo Metal Mining
Tokyo, Japan
Non-ferrous metals company with nickel-based battery materials for EVs and high-purity copper
Furukawa Electric
Tokyo, Japan
Electric wire and cable company with copper foil for lithium-ion batteries and power cables
SK Nexilis
Jeongeup, South Korea
Copper foil manufacturer for EV batteries producing ultra-thin foils for higher energy density
Materion Corporation
Mayfield Heights, United States
Advanced materials company with beryllium alloys, precious metals and engineered clad metals
Haynes International
Kokomo, United States
High-performance nickel and cobalt-based superalloys for aerospace and chemical processing
Carpenter Technology
Philadelphia, United States
Specialty metals for aerospace, defense and medical including titanium and additive powders
ATI Inc.
Pittsburgh, United States
Specialty materials company with titanium, nickel-based alloys and specialty components for aerospace
Precision Castparts Corp
Portland, United States
Complex metal components for aerospace including investment castings and forged parts (Berkshire)
Howmet Aerospace
Pittsburgh, United States
Engineered products for aerospace including fasteners, engine components and wheels
TIMET (Titanium Metals Corp)
Dallas, United States
Titanium melting and mill products for aerospace, industrial and medical applications (PCC subsidiary)
VSMPO-AVISMA
Verkhnyaya Salda, Russia
World's largest titanium producer supplying aerospace OEMs with titanium mill products
Sandvik Materials Technology
Sandviken, Sweden
High-value stainless steels and special alloys for oil/gas, aerospace and additive manufacturing
Voestalpine High Performance Metals
Kapfenberg, Austria
Tool steels, special materials and additive manufacturing powders for demanding applications
Special Metals Corporation
New Hartford, United States
Nickel-based alloys including INCONEL and MONEL for aerospace, chemical and oil/gas (PCC subsidiary)
VDM Metals
Werdohl, Germany
Nickel alloys and high-performance materials for chemical, energy and aerospace industries
HP 3D Printing
Palo Alto, United States
Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet additive manufacturing for industrial production at scale
EOS GmbH
Krailling, Germany
Pioneer of industrial 3D printing with laser sintering systems for metals and polymers
SLM Solutions
Lübeck, Germany
Selective laser melting systems for metal additive manufacturing (Nikon subsidiary)
GE Additive
Cincinnati, United States
Metal additive manufacturing with Arcam EBM and Concept Laser technologies for aerospace
Trumpf Additive Manufacturing
Ditzingen, Germany
Laser metal fusion and deposition systems for industrial additive manufacturing
Desktop Metal
Burlington, United States
Metal and sand 3D printing with binder jetting technology for mass production applications
Markforged
Waltham, United States
Continuous fiber reinforced 3D printing and metal FDM for industrial-strength parts
Velo3D
Campbell, United States
SupportFree metal additive manufacturing enabling complex geometries for aerospace and space
Relativity Space
Long Beach, United States
3D printed rockets with Stargate - the world's largest metal 3D printers for aerospace
DMG Mori Additive
Bielefeld, Germany
Hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing combining metal deposition with CNC machining
ExOne (Desktop Metal)
North Huntingdon, United States
Industrial binder jetting for sand, metal and ceramic 3D printing (Desktop Metal subsidiary)
Farsoon Technologies
Changsha, China
Industrial laser sintering systems for polymers and metals with open platform approach
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT)
Xi'an, China
Metal additive manufacturing systems and services for aerospace and medical industries
Xact Metal
State College, United States
Affordable metal powder bed fusion 3D printers making metal AM accessible
Spee3D
Melbourne, Australia
Supersonic metal deposition 3D printing for defense and industrial rapid manufacturing
Digital Metal (Markforged)
Höganäs, Sweden
Precision metal binder jetting for small complex components (Markforged subsidiary)
AddUp
Cébazat, France
Metal additive manufacturing joint venture between Fives and Michelin for industrial production
Prima Additive
Turin, Italy
Metal AM solutions including powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition from Prima Industrie
Rapidia
Vancouver, Canada
Metal 3D printing with water-debinding process eliminating hazardous solvents
Mantle
San Francisco, United States
Precision metal 3D printing for tooling and mold inserts with TrueShape technology
XJet
Rehovot, Israel
NanoParticle Jetting technology for ceramic and metal additive manufacturing
Fabric8Labs
San Diego, United States
Electrochemical additive manufacturing for high-purity metal micro-parts without powder or lasers
3D Metalforge
Singapore, Singapore
Metal additive manufacturing service bureau for aerospace, oil & gas and marine industries
Sintavia
Hollywood, United States
Metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense with AS9100 and NADCAP certifications
Shapeways
New York, United States
3D printing marketplace and manufacturing platform for custom and on-demand production
i.materialise
Leuven, Belgium
Online 3D printing service from Materialise for consumers and professionals
Heraeus
Hanau, Germany
Technology group specializing in precious metals, materials, and health
Lynas Rare Earths
Sydney, Australia
Largest rare earth mining and processing company outside China
BHP Group
Melbourne, Australia
Diversified natural resources company producing iron ore, copper, and coal
Rio Tinto
London, United Kingdom
Global mining group producing aluminum, copper, diamonds, and iron ore
Freeport-McMoRan
Phoenix, United States
Leading international copper mining company with gold and molybdenum production
Southern Copper
Mexico City, Mexico
Integrated copper producer with mining and smelting operations
Teck Resources
Vancouver, Canada
Canadian resource company producing copper, zinc, and steelmaking coal
First Quantum Minerals
Vancouver, Canada
Copper and gold mining company with operations in multiple continents
Ivanhoe Mines
Vancouver, Canada
Mining company developing world-class projects in Africa
Nornickel
Moscow, Russia
World's largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel
Nanocraft
Irvine, United States
Custom nanoparticle synthesis
Alfa Aesar
Haverhill, United States
Research chemicals and nanomaterials (Thermo Fisher)
Inframat Corporation
Farmington, United States
Nanostructured materials and coatings
Cerion Advanced Materials
Rochester, United States
Cerium oxide nanoparticle production
Particular Materials
Venice, Italy
Laser-generated nanoparticles
NanoMaterials Ltd
Manchester, United Kingdom
Nanopowders and nanomaterials supplier
NanoMaterials Innovation
London, United Kingdom
Nanoparticle inks for printed electronics
Nanotec Inc Japan
Chiba, Japan
Nanopowder production for ceramics and metals
Sumitomo Metal Mining Nano
Tokyo, Japan
Nanoscale metal powders and battery cathode materials
Umicore Nano
Brussels, Belgium
Nanocatalysts and battery cathode materials
Johnson Matthey Nano
London, United Kingdom
Nanocatalysts for automotive and fuel cells
KorganoTech
Seoul, South Korea
Nanotechnology-based air filters
GetNanoMaterials
Saint-Cannat, France
European nanomaterial distributor
NanoScientifica
Stockholm, Sweden
Automated sustainable nanoparticle production from recycled metals
Jiangsu NanoMat
Nanjing, China
Large-scale nanomaterial and nanoparticle production in China
3D MicroPrint
Chemnitz, Germany
Micro metal printing technology for precision components
Xtalic
Marlborough, United States
Nanostructured metal alloy coatings for corrosion resistance