TCPoly

TCPoly specializes in developing and manufacturing high-performance, thermally conductive polymers specifically designed for 3D printing and other polymer processing methods. Founded in 2017 by President and CEO Matthew Smith, the company is headquartered in the Georgia Institute of Technology's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) in Atlanta. The company's core products, such as the ICE9 and SP500 filament lines, integrate into existing 3D printing workflows, enabling the creation of components with superior heat dissipation properties, traditionally a challenge for plastics. These materials are aimed at industries requiring effective thermal management solutions, including electronics, electric vehicles, and aerospace, allowing for the rapid prototyping and production of parts like heat sinks and enclosures for heat-generating components.

The company's business model revolves around the sale of its specialized filaments and materials to businesses and researchers. TCPoly's technology allows for the fabrication of parts with complex geometries that are both lightweight and thermally conductive, offering an alternative to traditional materials like aluminum. This addresses a critical need in various high-tech sectors for materials that can manage heat effectively while retaining the design flexibility and low cost of polymer-based manufacturing. The company has received support from the National Science Foundation's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to advance its materials for applications in space.

Keywords: thermally conductive polymers, 3D printing filaments, thermal management, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, heat dissipation, electronics cooling, aerospace materials, polymer science, high-performance plastics