Vorbeck Materials is a defense- and first responder-focused materials science company pioneering next-generation technologies built around graphene and advanced chemical systems. With a robust portfolio of over 100 patents, Vorbeck develops and scales mission-ready solutions — from PFAS-free firefighting foams to conformal antennas, RF sensors, and electromagnetic shielding. Founded in 2006, Vorbeck operates out of Columbia, Maryland and a 47,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Our technologies are deployed across U.S. Department of Defense programs and are engineered to outperform traditional materials in size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) constrained environments. Vorbeck’s proprietary graphene, Vor-x™, enables ultra-light, ultra-rugged systems for warfighters, unmanned platforms, and secure communications. At the same time, our fluorine-free firefighting foams are reshaping the regulatory and operational landscape for environmental safety and fire suppression — delivering performance that rivals legacy AFFF without the tradeoffs. We don’t just invent. We deliver — scaling lab breakthroughs into real-world defense and first responder solutions with speed, precision, and purpose.