Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal

Business Overview:

Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF): High-Speed Precision Manufacturing

Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF) is an advanced high-speed metal forming process in which a powerful electromagnetic pulse generates pressure to impart kinetic energy into a conductive workpiece. This causes the workpiece to accelerate rapidly and deform plastically, enabling the formation of complex geometries with precision and efficiency.

While referred to as a "metal forming" process, EMF is predominantly utilized for assembly applications, offering a non-contact, high-integrity method of joining or shaping metal components.

EMF technology is versatile and not confined to any single industry. It has been successfully deployed across various sectors, including:

• Aerospace
• Defense and Ordnance
• Automotive
• Consumer Products

"We design and manufacture the machines that produce the parts"

This opportunity represents a valuable intellectual property and technology asset. The business currently generates revenue from servicing installed equipment, developing proof-of-concept prototypes for new applications, and fulfilling ongoing requests for new machines including associated tooling.

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Property Features and Assets:

In the early 1960s, General Atomic in San Diego, while engaged in nuclear fusion research, encountered unexpected material failures caused by the intense forces between current-carrying conductors. This phenomenon led to the foundational understanding of what would become Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF). The first industrial application of EMF occurred around 1964, when General Motors adopted the technology to band neoprene boots onto automotive ball joints.

Although commonly referred to as High Energy Rate Metal Forming or Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF), the process is primarily utilized as a high-speed assembly method. EMF is applicable across a wide range of industries and is not limited to traditional metal forming. It is particularly effective in applications where components need to be joined, shaped, or assembled with precision and durability.

The process is compatible with a variety of electrically conductive materials, allowing it to be used on numerous components and products, making it a versatile solution for modern manufacturing challenges.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The only U.S. based company with approvals/credentials to allow for service to U.S. based government entities (DOD, DOE, Aerospace, Energy). Primary competitors are not U.S.

The market potential for Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF) continues to grow as industries increasingly seek advanced, non-contact, high-precision assembly and forming technologies. EMF addresses key challenges in modern manufacturing—such as material compatibility, lightweighting, and high-speed production—making it particularly attractive for next-generation automotive platforms (including EVs), aerospace components, and high-performance consumer products. The demand for lightweight and dissimilar material joining solutions is expanding, and EMF is uniquely suited to meet this need. In addition to recurring revenue from servicing installed equipment, the business is well-positioned to scale through new machine sales, licensing of proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships. With rising interest in sustainable manufacturing and electrification across sectors, EMF offers a compelling value proposition—creating significant opportunity for domestic and global growth.

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