Tethon 3D has acquired a strategic portfolio of intellectual property assets originally developed by Fortify.
The two companies previously collaborated in 2021 to develop ceramic materials for 3D printed end-use parts.
Acquiring Fortify's IP portfolio, Tethon will add patents and enabling technologies that will enhance its high-performance composite and dielectric materials offering. Those patents and technologies cover anisotropic composite structures and advanced material processing methods that enable high-performance RF, microwave, and mmWave components. Said materials support the precision fabrication of dielectric structures used in demanding applications, including radar systems, satellite communications, advanced electronics, and next-generation wireless infrastructure.
“This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to build the leading advanced materials platform in our industry,” said Trent Allen, CEO of Tethon 3D. “We are focused on identifying and integrating technologies that enhance our ability to develop and scale high-performance ceramic materials for real production environments.
“Fortify developed compelling technologies around high-performance composite materials. Having collaborated with their team previously, we see significant opportunity to build on this work and integrate these innovations into Tethon’s advanced technical ceramics capabilities.”
