A startup that innovated a breakthrough technology to enable precision nano coatings at scale for manufacturing of products including Li-Ion battery materials.
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Jun 12
SpaceX goes public today. Reportedly the largest IPO ever.
We have a small confession: our atoms got to orbit before the shares did.
June 2021. A SpaceX Transporter-2 rideshare. On board: a Spire Global LEMUR-2 satellite powered by lithium-ion batteries with a few things worth noting:
→ Protected by Forge Nano’s Particle ALD technology, applied one atomic layer at a time
→ Built with 100% domestically sourced electrode materials
→ As far as we know, the first ALD-enabled battery technology ever sent to space
Space is the world’s worst warranty environment.
→ No repairs.
→ No replacements.
→ No mercy.
In orbit, battery degradation doesn’t mean a maintenance ticket. It means reduced mission life.
That’s why surface engineering matters.
Today, our Atomic Armor® platform helps critical materials perform longer, survive harsher environments, and unlock better products, one atomic layer at a time.
So while the market values the rocket, we’ll keep working on the materials that make advanced technology tough enough for the job.
To everyone celebrating the IPO: congratulations. Genuinely historic.
To everyone building what goes on those rockets: let’s talk.
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Jun 11
Another milestone for Forge Nano's semiconductor equipment business.
We're excited to announce that a leading commercial photonics technology company has selected our TEPHRA™ semiconductor wafer fabrication platform to support the manufacturing of advanced integrated photonic devices.
This order reflects the growing role of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) in commercial photonics manufacturing, where precision, repeatability, reliability, and scalability are critical to bringing next-generation technologies to market.
As integrated photonics continues to gain momentum across AI infrastructure, optical communications, data centers, sensing, and emerging computing applications, manufacturers are increasingly seeking production-ready platforms that can meet demanding performance and manufacturing requirements.
TEPHRA was built for exactly this challenge – delivering high-throughput ALD processing with exceptional film uniformity, process control, and scalability for advanced semiconductor applications.
We're proud to support innovators shaping the future of photonics and look forward to continuing to expand Forge Nano's presence in this rapidly growing market.
Read the full press release here: hubs.li/Q04l3_vB0
#Photonics #Semiconductors #ALD #AdvancedManufacturing #IntegratedPhotonics #OpticalCommunications #SemiconductorEquipment #AIInfrastructure #ForgeNano
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Jun 10
Most deep tech companies are built around one market.
The Atomic Armor platform was built around a process.
That is a fundamentally different kind of company.
Atomic Layer Deposition is a process technology, not a product.
The same capability creates transformative value across five markets independently.
SEMICONDUCTORS
AI demand. CHIPS Act. Gate-all-around architecture. ALD is required.
BATTERIES
War energy requirements. IRA domestic content. Defense energy systems. The full stack.
ALD POWDER COATING
Atomic-scale surface treatment on particulate materials at tonnage scale.
WAR AND DEFENSE
Performance over cost. Qualification over commodity. Program revenue visibility.
AEROSPACE
Hypersonics. Advanced UAVs. Space systems. Legacy coatings cannot compete.
One technology core. Five independent growth vectors. Zero correlated downturns.
Platform companies that serve multiple markets from one process technology command premium multiples for a reason.
That reason is Atomic Armor.
#AtomicArmor #ForgeNano #ALD #DeepTech #CapitalMarkets #InvestmentThesis #CriticalInfrastructure #IndustrialTech
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Jun 10
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Jun 9
Every AI chip manufactured at leading nodes requires Atomic Layer Deposition.
There is no physics workaround.
Gate-all-around transistors at 3nm and below cannot be made without ALD.
The geometry demands it. The self-limiting monolayer-by-monolayer mechanism is the only deposition physics that achieves the conformality the architecture requires.
As AI drives demand for more advanced chips:
ALD steps per chip increase with every node transition.
Advanced packaging for AI chiplets creates new ALD applications at every interconnect layer.
Materials complexity per chip is compounding, not stabilizing.
The CHIPS Act fabs in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, and Idaho are each ALD-intensive.
Every wafer start in every one of those fabs is a demand signal for Atomic Armor.
The AI infrastructure story is a nanotechnology story.
Atomic Armor is the atomic layer underneath it.
#AtomicArmor #ForgeNano #Semiconductors #ALD #AI #GateAllAround #CHIPSAct #AdvancedManufacturing
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Jun 9
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Jun 3
Every next-generation war platform is a materials engineering problem before it is anything else.
Unmanned systems operating at extended range.
Soldier-worn electronics surviving field conditions.
Satellite components enduring tens of thousands of thermal cycles.
Each demands surface engineering conventional materials cannot deliver.
The constraint is not the platform design. It is the surface.
Atomic Armor addresses it at the atomic scale.
Conformal inorganic coatings. One molecular layer at a time. Engineered for the exact conditions the platform will face.
The war industrial base buys on performance, qualification, and supply chain reliability.
Not on cost.
Atomic Armor is positioned exactly there.
The qualification work being done today builds program revenue for the next decade.
#AtomicArmor #ForgeNano #WarTech #ALD #NationalSecurity #DefenseInnovation #UnmannedSystems #SoldierSystems
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Jun 3
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Jun 1
We recently joined Nasdaq at MarketSite to discuss how advanced materials manufacturing is enabling the next generation of critical technologies.
At Forge Nano, we're focused on scaling Atomic Armor™ - our proprietary atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology - to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability across batteries, semiconductors, and other high-value applications.
As demand grows for more efficient energy storage and advanced electronics, innovation isn't just about discovering new materials - it's about manufacturing them at scale. That's where Forge Nano is making an impact: bridging the gap between breakthrough science and commercial production.
Thank you to Nasdaq for the opportunity to share our vision for strengthening domestic manufacturing, accelerating technology adoption, and building the foundation for tomorrow's industries.
Watch the full interview here: hubs.li/Q04jFkTz0
For more information related Forge Nano's BCA announcement, please see our press release: globenewswire.com/news-relea…
#ForgeNano #AdvancedManufacturing #Nanotechnology #BatteryTechnology #Semiconductors #MaterialsScience #AtomicLayerDeposition #EnergyStorage #Innovation #MadeInAmerica
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May 29
Forge Nano is going public.
Here is what that means and why it matters.
The work does not change.
We will keep doing what we have been doing: deploying Atomic Layer Deposition at industrial scale across the five markets that depend on precision surface engineering.
Semiconductors. Batteries. War and defense. Aerospace. Industrial powders.
What changes is our ability to accelerate.
Public company capital lets us scale the Atomic Armor platform at a pace that matches the urgency of the markets we serve.
CHIPS Act fabs are being built now. Battery gigafactories are qualifying materials now. Defense programs are setting specifications now that will define procurement for 30 years.
We have spent over a decade building something real.
Validated technology. Paying customers. A manufacturing platform that serves markets where performance is non-negotiable.
Now we build it at a different scale.
Atomic Armor. Forge Nano.
For more information related to the announcement, please see our press release: hubs.li/Q04jpxrL0
#ForgeNano #AtomicArmor #ALD #GoingPublic #CriticalInfrastructure #DeepTech #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialTech
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May 29
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May 28
We’re excited to announce that Forge Nano is collaborating with @Group14Tech
to advance high-performance lithium-ion battery cells powered by a predominantly U.S.-based material supply chain.
By combining Forge Nano’s Atomic Armor™ surface engineering technology with Group14’s advanced silicon battery materials, we’re helping accelerate the next generation of batteries with higher energy density, longer cycle life and improved performance for demanding applications.
This collaboration represents another step toward building a stronger and more resilient domestic battery ecosystem. Together, we’re supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing in the United States while helping reduce reliance on overseas material supply chains.
We believe partnerships like this are critical to scaling next-generation energy storage for defense, aerospace, mobility, and other high-performance applications.
We’re proud to work alongside innovators who share our vision for strengthening U.S. battery leadership and accelerating commercialization of advanced battery technologies.
Read the full release here: globenewswire.com/news-relea…
#ForgeNano #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #AdvancedManufacturing #MadeInUSA #SupplyChain #LithiumIon #SiliconAnodes #DefenseTech #Aerospace
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May 19
America’s ability to lead in AI, defense and energy storage depends on one thing: rebuilding critical manufacturing capabilities at home.
In this interview with Fintech.TV , Forge Nano CEO Paul Lichty discusses why securing domestic semiconductor and battery supply chains is no longer optional... it’s strategic infrastructure for the future of the U.S. economy.
From advanced semiconductors powering AI to NDAA-compliant battery manufacturing, the next decade will be defined by who can scale advanced manufacturing technologies fastest and most efficiently.
Watch the full interview here: hubs.li/Q04h80S00
For more information related Forge Nano's BCA announcement, please see our press release:hubs.li/Q04h8jq00
#Semiconductors #BatteryTechnology #AdvancedManufacturing #SupplyChain #EnergyStorage #AI #DeepTech #MadeInUSA #Nanotechnology #ForgeNano
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May 14
Big milestone for the Forge Nano semiconductor team.
We’ve officially delivered our TEPHRA™ semiconductor wafer fabrication platform to a leading Fortune Global 500 communications infrastructure company to support next-generation commercial photonics applications.
Photonics is becoming a foundational technology for the AI era, enabling faster data transfer, higher bandwidth and lower power consumption across AI data centers, optical networking and high-performance computing infrastructure.
This deployment is another strong validation of Forge Nano’s Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology and our growing role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Excited to see our team continue expanding Forge Nano’s footprint across photonics, advanced packaging, memory and next-generation semiconductor applications.
Read the full announcement here: hubs.li/Q04gBDz60
#Photonics #Semiconductors #AI #ALD #AdvancedManufacturing #DataCenters #OpticalNetworking #SemiconductorEquipment #ForgeNano
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May 14
There is a difference between enabling the battery supply chain and owning it.
Forge Nano does both.
Atomic Armor platform deposits ultra-thin conformal barrier layers on nearly every battery material: cathode powders, anode materials, separator surfaces, solid electrolytes, and conductive additives.
That is the enabling layer.
But Forge Nano also:
Produces full solution cells with Atomic Armor integrated from the material level up.
Is building a gigafactory.
Has built a dominant US supply chain.
The defense and aerospace energy market buys on performance, not cost.
Silent vehicles operating without acoustic signature.
Unmanned platforms sustaining extended range missions.
Soldier-worn power systems enduring 72-hour field deployments.
Satellite batteries cycling through tens of thousands of thermal events.
Every one demands a battery supply chain that starts at the atomic level and ends with a validated, qualified cell.
Better batteries begin at the surface. The surface is where Forge Nano starts.
The full solution cell is where it ends.
#AtomicArmor #ForgeNano #BatteryManufacturing #Gigafactory #ALD #DefenseEnergy #USManufacturing
#AtomicArmor #ForgeNano #BatteryManufacturing #Gigafactory #ALD #DefenseEnergy #USManufacturing #NationalSecurity
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May 14
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May 7
Excited to share that Forge Nano has achieved ISO 9001 certification – a major milestone as demand accelerates for secure, U.S.-made battery supply chains.
This certification reinforces Forge Nano’s commitment to quality, reliability and scalable manufacturing as the company continues advancing next-generation battery and semiconductor technologies in the U.S.
As domestic energy storage and defense applications grow, strong manufacturing standards will be critical to building resilient supply chains and accelerating innovation. Congrats to the entire Forge Nano team on the achievement.
Read the full press release here: hubs.li/Q04fPRT-0
#BatteryTech #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #EnergyStorage #CleanTech #MadeInUSA #ISO9001 #Batteries
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May 5
Forge Nano is going public.
Here is what that means and why it matters.
The work does not change.
We will keep doing what we have been doing: deploying Atomic Layer Deposition at industrial scale across the five markets that depend on precision surface engineering.
Semiconductors. Batteries. War and defense. Aerospace. Industrial powders.
What changes is our ability to accelerate.
Public company capital lets us scale the Atomic Armor platform at a pace that matches the urgency of the markets we serve.
CHIPS Act fabs are being built now. Battery gigafactories are qualifying materials now. Defense programs are setting specifications now that will define procurement for 30 years.
We have spent over a decade building something real.
Validated technology. Paying customers. A manufacturing platform that serves markets where performance is non-negotiable.
Now we build it at a different scale.
Atomic Armor. Forge Nano.
For more information related to the announcement, please see our press release:hubs.li/Q04fyP120
#ForgeNano #AtomicArmor #ALD #GoingPublic #DeepTech #CriticalInfrastructure
#ForgeNano #AtomicArmor #ALD #GoingPublic #CriticalInfrastructure #DeepTech #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialTech
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Apr 30
Big momentum in the semiconductor space 🚀
Forge Nano is bringing its latest Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) innovations to Southeast Asia – hosting a technical seminar in Kuala Lumpur to engage leading fabs, partners, and industry innovators.
Why it matters:
🔹 Breakthrough capability: Forge Nano recently demonstrated high-speed ALD coatings on structures with 1000:1 aspect ratios—a major leap for next-gen chip architectures.
🔹 Enabling next-gen tech: These ultra-conformal coatings unlock new possibilities across AI chips, photonics, RF, MEMS, and advanced packaging.
🔹 Solving a key bottleneck: As demand for AI and high-performance computing surges, manufacturing capability—not design—is increasingly the limiting factor.
Malaysia is a strategic choice. The country already accounts for ~13% of global semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging—and is rapidly moving up the value chain.
Forge Nano’s approach goes beyond tools with focus on localized partnerships, service infrastructure, and long-term ecosystem development to support customers in-region.
As semiconductor complexity accelerates, innovations like high-aspect-ratio ALD could play a defining role in enabling the next wave of AI-driven hardware.
Read the full release here: lnkd.in/d6-vQCwY
#Semiconductors #AI #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #Nanotechnology #ChipDesign #ALD
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