The promise of true wireless broadband through forthcoming “5G” networks will be delivered only if hardware such as circuit boards and semiconductors can meet power, heat and capacity demands. Nuvotronics says its proprietary technology meets those requirements.

In order to achieve the bandwidth goals of 5G, the operating frequency of the network needs to increase to millimeter wave (30GHz and above),” says CEO David Sherrer.

“Conventional printed circuit board and associated electronic components have serious drawbacks at these frequencies.

“Through our PolyStrata technology, we provide the interconnection fabric and passive components that operate at these frequencies without issue.  This allows designers to achieve the system performance specifications and subsequent widespread deployment of communication access points on the order of 1 million devices per square km that are anticipated for metropolitan areas.”

Nuvotronics, which launched in 2008 and raised $15 million in 2015, will present at the CED Tech Venture Conference on Sept. 19-20 in Raleigh.

“Nuvotronics is poised for significant growth in the 5G market, delivering the antenna modules that no other company in the world can match,” Sherrer explains.

“We already have significant traction and revenue in our defense and communications markets because of our unique positioning. In addition, our products have been tested to stringent environmental requirements including space applications.”

This profile is one of a series written, edited and published by WRAL TechWire and the CED.


Profile: Nuvotronics Inc

  • Website: http://www.nuvotronics.com
  • Email contact: sales@nuvotronics.com
  • Address: 2305 Presidential Drive Durham, NC 27703
  • CEO: David Sherrer
  • How many employees? 87
  • Link to CED Tech Venture Company Profile: https://cednc.org/company-profile/nuvotronics

The Q&A

  • What is the focus of your business?

Our focus is providing disruptive products utilizing our PolyStrata additive manufacturing process. Markets are defense and communications applications which have stringent size, weight, power, and performance specifications that cannot be met by current technology. 

Specifically, in the commercial communication market, we provide enabling products for the emerging 5G market which is anticipated to provide 10X bandwidth and 1000X throughput over today’s communications networks with low latency in order to serve future needs of devices such as smart phones, internet-of-things, and autonomous vehicles.

  • What is the top pain point/business application you are seeking to address?

In order to achieve the bandwidth goals of 5G, the operating frequency of the network needs to increase to millimeter wave (30GHz and above). Conventional printed circuit board and associated electronic components have serious drawbacks at these frequencies. 

Through our PolyStrata technology, we provide the interconnection fabric and passive components that operate at these frequencies without issue. This allows designers to achieve the system performance specifications and subsequent widespread deployment of communication access points on the order of 1 million devices per square km that are anticipated for metropolitan areas.

  • What makes it unique?

The patented PolyStrata process is a 3D additive technology that can be envisioned as a blend of semiconductor processing and 3D printing—providing tiny 3D circuit boards for very high frequency products. No other company in the world can achieve the miniaturization and performance metrics like Nuvotronics—all because of its unique proprietary technology.

  • Why should investors be interested in your firm?

Nuvotronics is poised for significant growth in the 5G market, delivering the antenna modules that no other company in the world can match. We already have significant traction and revenue in our defense and communications markets because of our unique positioning. In addition, our products have been tested to stringent environmental requirements including space applications.

With this outstanding foundation, the company is poised on the cusp of a significant inflection with the advent of new communications standards. We are raising money to capture a significant portion of that $10B 5G market.

  • How are you financed at this point?

Nuvotronics started in 2008 from a small investment and we have bootstrapped our growth through funded developments and re-investment of profits in the company. In the summer of 2015, we completed and strategic investment round of $15 million with two participants that are current key customers of our products.