NOX METALS operates vertically integrated factories designed to automate the full metal supply chain - from quoting through fulfillment. Orders placed through their software platform flow directly to the shop floor, where robots handle picking, cutting, packaging, and shipping. The operation targets aluminum plate and bar (6061, 7075, 7050, 5000 series), Inconel 625 and 718, and stainless steel stock. DFARS-compliant materials are available for defense and aerospace applications.
The automation backbone relies on two proprietary software platforms. Nox Nest performs AI-driven nesting optimization to minimize material waste and improve part layout efficiency on sheet and plate stock. Gondor handles instant quote generation and real-time order tracking, eliminating manual quoting cycles. These systems sit atop factory automation hardware that executes cutting, staging, and packaging with minimal manual intervention, enabling next-day delivery where traditional suppliers require weeks.
The company is headquartered in Detroit and has raised $4.6M in funding with Y Combinator backing. The engineering challenge is real-world: achieving reliable end-to-end automation across heterogeneous metal types, handling edge cases in nesting and cutting, and maintaining throughput while keeping the human-out-of-the-loop promise. The bet is that software-driven material handling and optimization can compress lead times enough to compete with traditional metals distribution while serving precision manufacturers in aerospace, defense, and automotive.