Technology
The Process Behind Readythe Breakthrough
A closed-loop, ammonia-free ITO production process engineered for industrial-scale deployment — and designed to expand into the next generation of critical materials.
How It Works
A Circular Process. Zero Ammonia. Near-Zero Waste.
M4GT’s proprietary process integrates production and recycling into a single closed-loop system — recovering indium and tin continuously within the production flow.
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Raw Materials
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Leaching & Recovery
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Atomisation Chamber
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Dual-Zone Collection
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ITO Powder & Targets
Spent targets and recycled material re-enter the process at the Leaching & Recovery stage — zero separate recycling flow
Single Integrated Flow
Unlike conventional methods that treat production and recovery as separate processes, M4GT’s architecture recycles indium and tin continuously within the production flow — eliminating the second loss stream.
Lower Temperature, No Ammonia
Operating at lower temperatures and without ammonia cuts energy consumption and CO₂ by approximately 80%. No hazardous chemical handling. No ammonium by-products requiring treatment.
Drop-In Integration
Modular design integrates into existing production facilities. Core innovations — the leaching module, atomisation chamber, and dual-zone collector — require minimal new capital expenditure.
Competitive Advantage
Where Cost Leadership and Sustainability Reinforce Each Other
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Cost & Margin Leadership
Over 30% lower production cost versus conventional ITO. Achieved by eliminating intermediary steps and integrating virgin and recycled streams. Licensing model preserves strong partner margins.
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Structural Sustainability Advantage
Closed-loop circular process enables in-house recycling of spent ITO. ~80% lower carbon emissions. A structural advantage as EU emissions regulations tighten across the materials sector.
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Quality, Scale & Market Positioning
Consistent high-quality ITO at industrial scale. LT Metal’s operations provide scale and supply security. Limited global competition matches this quality, cost, and sustainability combination.
IP & Patents
Building a Strong and Strategic IP Foundation
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Exclusive Process Ownership
M4GT fully owns all IP and rights to its proprietary ITO production process.
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Freedom to Operate Validated
FTO analysis by Rouse confirms a clear, defensible market position with no blocking patents.
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Confidentiality-First Protection
Full process protected through NDAs and strict confidentiality measures throughout all partner engagements.
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Targeted Patent Strategy
Filings covering: atomisation chamber design · dual-zone powder collection · leaching and recovery process.
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Layered Strategic Protection
Complete process undisclosed while maintaining durable competitive protection across all licensing markets.
Platform Expansion
A Platform, Not Just a Product
ITO is the first vertical. The same closed-loop powder processing principles apply directly to Cathode Active Materials, gallium oxide, high-purity alumina, and other functional oxides critical to Europe’s industrial transition.
| Material | Application | Market Size |
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| ITO — First Vertical (Validated) | Displays, touchscreens, smart glass | $2B global |
| Gallium Oxide | EVs, power grids, high-voltage electronics | ~$13.7B · ~60–65% growth |
| High-Purity Al₂O₃ | LEDs, optics, battery separators | ~$3.8–4.6B |
| La₂O₃ | MLCCs, advanced electronics, catalysts | ~$2.1B |
| CAM (NMC, LFP) | EV batteries | ~$19.5B · ~11% growth |
| IZO / IGZO | Advanced displays, semiconductor devices | ~$18–20B |