ATS-MER, LLC

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purified coal tar pitch (CTP) and graphite materials for lithium-ion battery anodes

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · atsmer.com

Sector: Materials
Total capital: $42.1M

Federal grants: $3.3M; 13 awards · 2014–2018; Rank in peer group#57 of 84
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $38.7M; 108 awards · NASA, Defense, Environmental Prot; Rank in Materials#14 of 1258
Granted patents: 5; 3 pending · first 2018; Rank in peer group#9 of 84

Capital timeline

Latest events

Sep 2018Federal contractDefense · Baa - 24 Months - Service$39K
Aug 2018Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR I: Baa 18.1 Topic Ultra-lightweight Lubrication Free Hy$60K
Jul 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · High Value Carbon Products from Domestic Coal$225K
Apr 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · AM of Layered Structures$150K
Aug 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Inducing Known, Controlled Flaws in Electron Beam Wire Fed Additive Manufactured Material for the Purpose of Creating Non-Destructive Inspection Stand$1.0M
Aug 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Research And Development$585K
Jun 2017Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Solid State Non-powder Process for Boron Nitride Nanotube Metal Matrix Composite$125K

Show 114 earlier federal awards

Feb 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Spinel Optics For High-power Lasers$607K
Feb 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Reduced Activity Complex Concentrated Alloys for Generation IV Reactor Systems$155K
Feb 2017Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · SiC-SiC Slurry Bonding$155K
Aug 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing Of Titanium Alloys For High Performance Military Applications$150K
Jul 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Long Lifetime, Improved Performance Ceramic Aircraft Brakes$100K
Jun 2016Federal contractDefense · Spinel Disk$35K
Jun 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · A Non-melt Welding Process To Repair Titanium Blades Of Ibds$150K
Jan 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Spinel Optics For High-power Lasers$500K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · SBIR Pi R&d. Igf::ot::igf$150K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · Housing Assembly Per Navy Rapid Innovation Fund (rif) Program; Igf::ct::igf$467K
Jul 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::cl::igf Improved Flotation Separation Of Rare Earth Ore$739K
Jun 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Alternate Additive Manufacturing to Produce and/or Join Nuclear Quality Components$150K
Jun 2015Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Alternative Additive Manufacturing to Produce Fossil Energy Critical Systems$150K
May 2015Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic N151-012 Igf::ot::igf$80K
Apr 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Industrial Production Methods for Ultra-High-Strength Fibers based on Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes$750K
Oct 2014Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Ultra Sharp Fiber Architectures for Ceramic Composites$80K
Oct 2014Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Topic N131-001 Research And Development$409K
Sep 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf R&d Effort For A Core High Power Density Vs-rotary Motor$1.1M
Aug 2014Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Topic N122-123 Research And Development$993K
Jul 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR I, Repair Of Gas Turbine Engine Components In Aging$105K
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Environmentally Durable Material Systems Capable Of Operating At Temperatures From 1500 To 3000?C While Maintaining Structural Integrity Are Enabling For Future Hot Structure Hypersonic Vehicles. State-ofthe- Art Ceramic Matrix Composite Cmc's And Other Established Refractories Lack Stability At These High Temperatures. The Plasma Transferred Arc (pta) Additive Manufacturing (am) Process Has Demonstrated Over 4000?C Melt Synthesis Of Select Eutectic Materials Which Have Exhibited Cy$125K
May 2014Federal contractDefense · Technical Data&feasibility Study For Advanced Transparent Armor Materials And Manufacturing Methods. SOCOM14-002$150K
Mar 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Proof Of Concept Ballistic Protection$303K
Mar 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR I Ulra-high Power Density Metal Supported Sofc Stack$150K
Sep 2013Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic N132-125 Entitled Spinel Reconnaissance Window$80K
Aug 2013Federal contractDefense · IR Transmitting Aspheric Window Optics From Spinel Ceramics$750K
Jun 2013Federal contractDefense · N131-001$150K
May 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::cl::igf, DOD 2013.1 SBIR Solicitation$80K
Feb 2013Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II: Develop Ta Solutions That Provides Significate Weight And Cost Reductions$701K
Feb 2013Federal contractDefense · Fast Authoring Of Content For Intelligent Tutoring Systems (facits)$100K
Feb 2013Federal contractDefense · Fast Authoring Of Content For Intelligent Tutoring Systems (facits)$100K
Dec 2012Federal contractDefense · U434ICA - STTR Phase I Project$100K
Nov 2012Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Topic N122-123$150K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$651K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase II Contract$427K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · The Contractor Will Demonstrate Feasibility Of Commercially Produced High Grade Spinel Windows. The Contractor Will Leverage High Purity Spinel Power Production Developed At The Naval Research Laboratory, To Develop A Commercially Viable Process For Its Production In Large Quantities And Processing To Produce Optical Quality, Low Absorption, Highly Rugged Glass.$300K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · Using A Novel Family Of Electrolytes To Extend The Safety And Temperature Range Of Li-ion Batteries$716K
May 2012Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$150K
Oct 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Award Topc N112-145 Titles "infrared-transparent, Electrically Conductive Coating".$80K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Topic N102-164, "process Improvements For The Production Of Large-area Monolithic Reconnaissance Windows"$750K
Jun 2011Federal contractDefense · Phase I SBIR Mer Corp$90K
May 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
Apr 2011Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Contract$100K
Mar 2011Federal contractDefense · Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Topic Entitled "lightweight Transparent Ballistic Material For Vehicles.$120K
Mar 2011Federal contractNASA · A Venus Mission Will Require A Vehicle For Atmospheric Exploration And To Transport The Samples From The Venus Surface To The Top Of The Atmosphere. For This Purpose It Is Reasonable (due To The High Density Of The Venus Atmosphere) To Use Inflatable Balloons, Which Occupy Minimal Space In The Folded Position And Possess Buoyancy Upon Being Inflated. The Venus Atmosphere Contains Hot (up To 460OC) Clouds Of Sulfuric Acid. The Only Kinds Of Material For An Inflatable To Withstand Such High Temper$100K
Jan 2011Federal contractDefense · Pulse Current Assisted Heat Treatment For Impeller Disks$70K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · Ibif III$1.0M
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR1 N102-163 Large Area Monolithic Reconnaissance Window$100K
Sep 2010Federal contractHomeland Security · SBIR - 10.1 Neutron Detectors Including Replacement For HE-3 - Phase 1 Cotr: Namdoo Moon This Pr Funds SBIR 10.1 Polycrystalline Ceramic As A Replacement For 3HE Neutron Detector. FY10 Spend Plan Line Number: LINE#34 - $150,000 Pop: Six Months From The Date Of Award Contract: N/a$150K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR1 N102-163 High Strength Spinel Windows$70K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · Army Phs II Ra T027 10$730K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · R&d STTR Topic N10A-T001$70K
Jul 2010Federal contractDefense · Status Report$80K
Jun 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$70K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · Transparent Spinel Window Blank$25K
Mar 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$1.2M
Feb 2010Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I For Novel Fuel Cell Supercapacitor Hybrid Power Systems$100K
Nov 2009Federal contractDefense · Progress Reports$70K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$500K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · Spinel Window$21K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Pi Topic: N092-115$80K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$750K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · Army Bridgegap$50K
Aug 2009Federal contractDefense · The Contractor Shall Provide Research For IR Windows$876K
Jun 2009Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II$750K
Jun 2009Federal contractDefense · First Status Report$70K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · Darpa SBIR Ph I$99K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · Darpa SBIR Phase I$99K
Mar 2009Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · SBIR Phase II$225K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Progress Report$70K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · A High Production Rate Process To Fabric$730K
Jan 2009Federal contractDefense · Spinel Window$21K
Nov 2008Federal contractDefense · Low Cost Production Of Transparent Spinel Domes Using Freeze Casting$70K
Nov 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$70K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase II$750K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Nano-grain Boron Carbide Powder$125K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Award$730K
Sep 2008Federal contractDefense · Edge Bonded Windows$148K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · First Progress Report$100K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · Spinel Dome$22K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR I - OSD08-EP2 - Advanced High Energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries$100K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$70K
Apr 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$100K
Apr 2008Federal contractDefense · Spinel Plate$23K
Apr 2008Federal contractDefense · Spinel Plate$53K
Mar 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$500K
Mar 2008Federal contractEnvironmental Prot · Small Business Innovation Research - Phase I$70K
Feb 2008Federal contractNASA · Chemicals - TI-6-4 And SS304$6K
Dec 2007Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II, Mer Corporation$750K
Dec 2007Federal contractDefense · Phase I SBIR; A Blast Resistant Armor Package Based On A High Strength Titanium Foam.$70K
Nov 2007Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$30K
Oct 2007Federal contractDefense · Wm-mb SBIR Phase 1, Topic #A07-063$120K
Oct 2007Federal contractDefense · Ceramic Matrix Composites (cmcs) Such As Silicon Carbide/silicon Carbide (sic/sic) Extends The Temperature Capabilities Of Turboshaft Engines Thru Higher Temperature Capabilities And Reduced Weight Which Provides Improved Horsepower-to-weight Ratios. However, Even Uncooled Ceramics Can Extend The Capabilities Of The Engine To A Certain Plateau. If Effective Cooling Channels Could Be Incorporated Into Cmc (sic/sic) Blades And Nozzles Even Further Increases In Temperature Capabilities At Reduced$120K
May 2007Federal contractDefense · Research$750K
Apr 2007Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences$750K
Mar 2007Federal contractDefense · Basic$850K
Dec 2006Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase II Basic Award - A Nanotube Surface Reinforced Graphite Fiber Exhibiting Significantly Enhanced Properties$600K
Aug 2006Federal contractNASA · Polyarlacetylene Resin$31K
Jul 2006Federal contractDefense · Point Of Contact Roger Kent,$65K
Apr 2006Federal contractDefense · 200608!600700!2100!W911QX!USA Materiel Command ACQUISITION!W911QX06C0079 !a!n! !n! ! !20060411!20080411!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000365000!N!N!000000730000!AD96!RDTE/OTHER Defense-management Support !S1 !services !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$730K
Apr 2006Federal contractDefense · 200608!600658!2100!W911QX!USA Materiel Command ACQUISITION!W911QX06C0080 !a!n! !y! ! !20060405!20080405!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000359560!N!N!000000730000!AD96!RDTE/OTHER Defense-management Support !S1 !services !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$1.2M
Jan 2006Federal contractDefense · 200605!600263!2100!W15QKN!TACOM - Picatinny !W15QKN06C0098 !a!n! !n! ! !20060124!20070227!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!16030!019!04!CORONA De Tucson !pima !arizona !+000000365000!N!N!000000365000!AD91!RDTE/OTHER Defense-basic Research !S1 !services !000 !not Discernable !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$730K
Dec 2005Federal contractDefense · 200603!600338!2100!W9113M!USA Space And Strategic Def Cdr !W9113M06C0005 !a!n! !n! ! !20051215!20060615!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000365000!N!N!000000730000!AC23!RDTE/MISSILE And Space Systems-adv Tech Dev !A2 !missile And Space Systems !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$730K
Dec 2005Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase II: Research Project " Dwnt/hydrogenated Fullerene Reinforced Polythylene For Radiation Shielding Applications"$600K
May 2005Federal contractDefense · 200508!002068!5700!FA8650!DET 1 Afrl/pk !FA865005C2539 !a!n! !y! ! !20050502!20070903!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000375000!N!N!000000750000!AC16!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-MANAGEMENT Support !A1C!OTHER Aircraft Equipment !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202$750K
Apr 2005Federal contractDefense · 200507!000148!5700!FA8651!DET 1 Afrl/mnk !FA865105C0103 !a!n! !y! ! !20050428!20070713!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000749999!N!N!000000749999!AC52!RDTE/WEAPONS-APPLIED Research !A5 !weapons !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202$750K
Apr 2005Federal contractDefense · 200507!001829!5700!FA8650!DET 1 Afrl/pk !FA865005C2540 !a!n! !y! ! !20050422!20070822!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 S Kolb Rd !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000375000!N!N!000000750000!AC16!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-MANAGEMENT Support !A1C!OTHER Aircraft Equipment !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !202$540K
Nov 2004Federal contractNASA · SBIRII-2003 A Reinforcement For Multifunctional Composites For Non-parasitic Radiation Shielding$600K
Aug 2004Federal contractDefense · 200411!000271!5700!GR15 !afrl/mnk !FA865104C0392 !a!n! !y! ! !20040819!20060809!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 South Kolb Road !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000375000!N!N!000000749999!AC56!RDTE/WEAPONS-MANAGEMENT Support !A5 !weapons !000 !* !325199!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$727K
Mar 2003Federal contractDefense$1.7M
Jan 2003Federal contractDefense · 200305!000072!2100!AH10 !aviation Applied Technology !DAAH1003C0016 !a!n! !n! !20030115!20050115!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 South Kolb Road !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000360011!N!N!000000000000!AC13!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-ADV Tech Dev !A1B!AIRCRAFT Engines And Spares !1000!NOT Discernable Or Classified !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B$728K
Dec 2002Federal contractDefense · 200305!000108!2100!AD17 !usa Materiel Command ACQUISITION!DAAD1703C0014 !a!n! !y! !20021217!20041216!147518286!147518286!147518286!N!MATERIALS & Electrochemical RE!7960 South Kolb Road !tucson !AZ!85706!77000!019!04!TUCSON !pima !arizona !+000000360011!N!N!000000000000!AD96!RDTE/OTHER Defense-management Support !S1 !services !1000!NOT Discernable Or Classified !541330!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !99990909!B$707K
Jan 2001Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase II A Novel & New Ultra-lightweight Reinforcement For Producing Low-mass Optical Systems$600K

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Granted patents#9 · top 11%

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USPTO · 5 granted of 8

Jan 24, 2019PendingSystems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyUSPTOApplication 16138756
Jan 3, 2019PendingSystems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyUSPTOApplication 16125100
Dec 11, 2018GrantedSystems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyUSPTOUS 10,151,363

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Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyJan 24, 2019 · Application 16138756Pending
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyJan 3, 2019 · Application 16125100Pending
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyDec 11, 2018 · US 10,151,363Granted
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyOct 30, 2018 · US 10,113,600Granted
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyOct 23, 2018 · US 10,107,344Granted
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyOct 16, 2018 · US 10,100,890Granted
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyApr 3, 2018 · US 9,933,031Granted
Systems And Methods For Forming A Layer Onto A Surface Of A Solid Substrate And Products Formed TherebyApplication PCTUS2016063134Pending

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Regulatory activity · Materials

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24 Apr 2026Eliminating Regulations Establishing Fellowships in Laboratory Standardization and Testing for Foreign CitizensNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation FirearmsNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation ProgramNational Institute of Standards and Technology

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Sources

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SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.