FORTIUS METALS

Country
United States of America
First investment date
Status
Active
Finindus lead
Roel Callebaut
Investment domains
Materials
Industry 4.0
Co-investors
AM Ventures
412 Venture Fund
Gallery

Fortius Metals manufactures next-generation alloys for large format metal 3D printing. They enable stronger, lighter fabrication for customers’ products ranging from rockets to electric vehicles with their patented welding alloys. Fortius was formed in 2021 to commercialize wire-based products for use in robotic welding applications – with enhanced material properties such as 2x strength, improved corrosion resistance, and higher thermal conductivity. Fortius in-house capabilities include wire manufacturing as well as wire arc and wire laser additive manufacturing. 


“Fortius Metals is pushing the boundaries of wire-based additive manufacturing with their unique materials and process expertise. They managed to solve the hot cracking / tearing issue of welding high strength aluminium, convinced NASA to weld with their materials and master process simulation which can accelerate the adoption of wire-based additive manufacturing tremendously.”
 

Website
https://www.fortiusmetals.com/

What do our companies say ?

  • Der Aufbau eines Spin-Off Unternehmens und das Upscaling aufgebauter Technologien ist nicht völlig risikofrei. Hier hat sich Finindus nicht nur als Investor sonder auch als verlässlicher Partner herausgestellt, mit dem auch mal Engpässe überwunden werden können. Kann das eingeschlagene Konzept bestätigt werden, so ist die langfristige Investionsausrichtung van Finindus eine verlässige Wachtstumsgrundlage.

    Dr. Dirk Bohmann, founder of Borit GmbH

  • When Expanite was looking for new investors in 2014, a clear objective was to find international partners who could bring more to the company than simply financial support. After having Finindus on board for two years, we can confirm that we found exactly what we were looking for. The combination of skills, international outlook and experience - as well as insight into our industry - brings true value to our company.

    Thomas Abel Sandholdt, CEO of Expanite, DK

  • From the start, we were impressed by Finindus's knowledge of the industry and the opportunity for collaboration. Within a few months of closing the investment, we are already pursuing several potential projects together with ArcelorMittal and OCAS. The Finindus team has been great to work with, and the deep knowledge of and connections within the steel industry have been extremely valuable in accelerating our company's development. 

    Eric Smith, CEO Keystone Tower Systems

  • Finindus has been an ideal shareholder for us, investing with a long-term horizon and showing commitment in everything they do. Over the past 10 years, and by participating actively in our board, the hav contributed with very valuable strategic as well as more industry-specific knowledge and have shown a tremendous engagement in he development of the company. 

    Per Wassen, President ad CEO of PowerCell Sweden AB