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AsterTech is developing scalable, high-purity refractory metal diboride precursor materials and vapor-infiltration processes that enable ultra-high-temperature ceramic coatings for ceramic matrix composites. AsterTech LLC, a Dayton, Ohio small business, translates advanced materials, coatings, and process-engineering innovations into defense and commercial solutions. The initial defense focus is Navy and joint-force thermal protection for hypersonic vehicles, propulsion hot sections, rocket nozzles, and other extreme-environment components. The enabling advantage is a domestic, scalable precursor platform designed for conformal chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and chemical vapor infiltration (CVI), reducing reliance on limited specialty-material supply chains. Phase I demonstrated reproducible precursor scale-up and proof-of-concept boride film deposition, reducing technical risk. AsterTech seeks Navy end-user guidance, prime-contractor integration partners, specialty-manufacturing partners, and strategic investment to mature, qualify, and transition the technology.

AsterTech is developing scalable refractory precursor materials and vapor-infiltration processes for ultra-high-temperature ceramic coatings. The technology supports Navy thermal protection needs in hypersonics and propulsion, with Phase I scale-up and deposition results reducing transition risk for defense partners and primes.