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Foundation Alloy launches MC1200 strongest molybdenum alloy

January 8, 2026

“Foundation Alloy, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, has launched Molyclast MC1200, reported to be the strongest commercially available molybdenum alloy. At up to three times stronger than the current market leader, MC1200’s fully recrystallized microstructure is said to deliver predictable strength from 25ºC to over 1,500ºC, avoiding the embrittlement and precipitous property loss common in refractory alloys.”

Foundation Alloy’s latest refractory metal is “up to 3x stronger than the current market leader”

January 8, 2026

“Described as the most commonly used of the refractory metals, Molyclast™ MC1200 would be the strongest molybdenum alloy ever commercialized. Developed by material company Foundation Alloy, this class of metals combines superior performance, versatility, and reliability with simple, clean, rapid manufacturing.
According to Foundation Alloy, MC1200 is up to 3x stronger than the current market leader, with exceptional room temperature ductility.”

Foundation Alloy launches Molyclast MC1200 molybdenum alloy

January 6, 2026

“The company believes it to be the strongest molybdenum alloy ever commercialised, suggesting it is three times stronger than the current market leader.
Foundation Alloy states that the material boasts excellent performance, versatility, and reliability, as well as ‘exceptional’ room temperature ductility. The company expects it to unlock new engineering capabilities for those working in semiconductor manufacturing, medical imaging, aerospace and defense.”

Foundation Alloy Introduces Molyclast, A New Line of Molybdenum Alloys

August 31, 2025

“Foundation Alloy, an MIT spinout, has announced Molyclast, a new line of molybdenum alloys developed through its proprietary MetalsFIRST technology.
According to the company, Molyclast alloys feature grains 100 times finer than existing alternatives and isotropic properties. The MetalsFIRST approach is described as eliminating extensive post-processing, hazardous hydrogen gas, and contamination risks found in conventional molybdenum manufacturing. Foundation Alloy states that Molyclast parts can be produced more quickly and at lower cost, with strength increases of up to 60% compared to similar products, while remaining compatible with advanced manufacturing methods such as 3D printing.”

Foundation Alloy launches series of high-performance molybdenum alloys

August 21, 2025

“MIT spinout Foundation Alloy has launched a new generation of high-performance molybdenum alloys created with the company’s MetalsFIRST technology.
The proprietary MetalsFIRST technology integrates advanced powder metallurgy and sintering technologies to deliver ‘next generation alloys’ without the ‘development and production bottlenecks’ of the legacy metals industry.”

A new platform for developing advanced metals at scale

July 3, 2025

“Foundation Alloy, founded by a team from MIT, uses solid-state metallurgy technology to create a new class of high-performance metals.
Companies building next-generation products and breakthrough technologies are often limited by the physical constraints of traditional materials. In aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial tooling, pushing those constraints introduces possible failure points into the system, but companies don’t have better options, given that producing new materials at scale involves multiyear timelines and huge expenses.”

MIT spinout raises $7.5M to create stronger metals in Boston

May 12, 2025

“Metal manufacturing hasn’t significantly changed in centuries. But an MIT spinout believes its manufacturing process will lead it to become the 21st-century metals company and bring manufacturing competitiveness and capabilities to America.”

Exclusive: Foundation Alloy Raises $7.5M for Advanced Metal Manufacturing

May 7, 2025

“Not all defense innovation is flying, drone-y things. Sometimes, it’s the very materials that make it possible to build advanced systems, like metals.
Enter: Foundation Alloy. This morning, the advanced metals manufacturing company announced a $7.5M funding round, led by Alumni Ventures, America’s Frontier Fund, Engine Ventures, El Cap, Material Impact, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Foundation Alloy CEO Jake Guglin told Tectonic in an exclusive interview that the company will use the funding to ramp up production of its ultra-efficient metals.”

Enabling Resilient and Secure Domestic Supply Chains for Critical Reactor Components with Novel Materials and Additive Manufacturing

March 21, 2023

“Foundation Alloy is developing a design platform for new alloys that combine unprecedented performance with a unique suitability to today’s advanced manufacturing techniques. Foundation Alloy leverages state-of-the-art materials design IP to engineer new alloys on an atomic level for better performance and processing.”

Foundation Alloy Raises $10.5 Million to Further its Mission to Leverage Materials Technology to Produce Higher Performance Metal Parts with Less Energy

June 1, 2022

“With funding led by The Engine and Material Impact, and participation from Safar Partners, the company will improve the performance of metal parts while increasing efficiency, flexibility and reliability in the supply chain.”

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