K3RX closes €1.65 million investment round, advances UHTCMC
SNAPSHOT: Funding will accelerate industrialization of ultra-high ceramic matrix composites for 3000°C and beyond, expand applications as well as presence in U.S.
Source | K3RX
K3RX (Faenza, Italy) has developed a new generation of ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMC) materials capable of operating in extreme temperatures and conditions, intended for aerospace and defense applications, where performance and reliability beyond conventional limits are not optional. Its materials have proven resistance up to 3000°C while ensuring structural stability, oxidation resistance, durability and reusability (Read: “Near-zero erosion ultra-high temperature CMC”).
The company recently closed a €1.65 million investment round. Led by Deep Ocean Capital SGR and RoboIT — a national technology transfer hub promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR — funding also included participation by Pariter Robotics and Pariter Partners. “This investment marks a strategic transition from technological validation to industrialization,” says Giorgio Montanari, CEO of K3RX.
The capital raised will enable K3RX to:
- Accelerate prototyping and industrialization
- Expand applications of the technology
- Strengthen international presence in Europe and the U.S.
“K3RX was created to transform frontier research into concrete industrial capacity,” says Montanari. “We thank the investors and partners who share this vision. Together, we build the future of extreme materials.”
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