Boeing, one of the most prolific airplane manufacturers in the world, announced its investment in Santa Clarita with Gamma Alloys, a leader in aluminum alloys focused on developing advanced metal-matrix composites for use in aerospace, automotive and other industries, earlier this month.

“With funding from Boeing, we will explore compelling applications across demanding industries such as aerospace while accelerating our nanoparticle material development and the full-scale industrialization of our manufacturing processes,” Mark Sommer, Gamma Alloys CEO, said. “The decision to choose Boeing HorizonX Ventures was simple – the opportunity to partner with Boeing was too compelling to pass up.”

Gamma Alloys was found in 2008, and is pursuing breakthroughs in nano-reinforced aluminum alloys. The aluminum is reinforced with microscopic particles or nanoparticles.

These alloys provide increased stiffness, improved wear resistance and greater strength than current materials across a wider range of temperatures.

“The wear, strength, durability and machining characteristics of Gamma’s materials have the opportunity to further reduce the weight of our products,” Steve Nordlund, vice president of Boeing HorizonX, said. “The traction that Gamma Alloys has gained in automotive, energy and aerospace reinforces our confidence that Gamma has a unique set of materials.”

Boeing HorizonX is the manufacturer’s arm dedicated to future technologies. HorizonX invests in new business ventures to gain a foothold in the cutting-edge technology they produce.

The Boeing HorizonX Ventures portfolio includes investments in autonomous systems technology, wearable enabled technologies, augmented reality systems, hybrid-electric propulsion and artificial intelligence.

HorizonX also seeks unique business opportunities and non-traditional partnerships for the company’s aerospace technology using disruptive innovations and business strategies.

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