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InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel

May 12, 2025 | by AI

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STEEL-KILLER ALERT: This Maryland Startup is Mass-Producing Wood STRONGER Than Metal

Forget Everything You Know About Wood – The Future is HERE

This isn’t some lab experiment collecting dust – InventWood is about to DROP the construction equivalent of a nuclear bomb. We’re talking about Superwood: a material with 50% more tensile strength than steel that’s hitting production lines THIS SUMMER.

“The cellulose nanocrystal is actually stronger than a carbon fiber. We’re creating hydrogen bonds that make it 10x stronger than the density increase suggests.”

Alex Lau, CEO of InventWood

From Lab Curiosity to Industry Game-Changer

Back in 2018, University of Maryland’s Liangbing Hu cracked the code on transforming regular timber into a supermaterial. But here’s what separates the dreamers from the DOERS:

  • Process time slashed from 1+ week to mere HOURS
  • $15M Series A secured to build first commercial plant
  • Grantham Foundation leading the charge with climate-focused investors

The Superwood Advantage: Why This Changes EVERYTHING

This isn’t just about strength – it’s about reinventing construction from the ground up:

  • 10x better strength-to-weight ratio than steel
  • Class A fire rating – laughs in the face of flames
  • Rot and pest resistant – termites just got unemployed
  • Naturally stunning – rich tropical hardwood colors without stains

Phase 1: Building Skins. Phase 2: WORLD DOMINATION

InventWood is playing the long game:

“Right now we’re focused on skin applications. But 90% of a building’s carbon impact comes from concrete and steel in the structure. That’s where we’re going next.”

Alex Lau dropping truth bombs

Imagine I-beams that look like premium walnut. Structural elements that don’t need finishing. A future where buildings are stronger, lighter, and more sustainable – all from modified wood chips.

The Bottom Line

The construction industry is about to get WOOD in ways it never imagined. With first production runs starting this summer and $15M fueling their fire, InventWood isn’t just making materials – they’re making HISTORY.

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