Materials Modification Inc. (MMI) is a Virginia-based company specializing in nanomaterials, advanced coatings, and proprietary Spark Plasma Sintering systems. Founded in 1986, it develops high-performance materials for industry and government.
Materials Modification Inc. (MMI) is a research and development company established in 1986 that specializes in nanomaterials and advanced coatings technology. The company is known as the exclusive American supplier of Pulsed Direct Current Sintering and Spark Plasma Sintering systems, which they market under the P2C trademark using dual-ram technology. Their technical capabilities span the engineering of ceramics, composites, intermetallics, and refractory materials. MMI emphasizes a research-driven approach to material science, supported by a significant portfolio of patents and an extensive history of academic and professional publications in the field of material processes.
MMI operates as a developer of both specialized industrial equipment and high-performance material solutions aimed at replacing conventional materials and enabling product miniaturization. Their work extends to various specialized applications, including flame-retardant coatings, radiation-shielding textiles, and antimicrobial wound dressings. The company frequently engages in government-funded research, such as developing fluorine-free chemical protective textiles for hazard response. By combining manufacturing pilot capabilities with technology licensing, MMI seeks to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and commercial application for industrial and federal partners.