Proof of Usefulness Report

Fortius Metals

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+65
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Fortius Metals is a verifiable, high-potential deep tech startup (Series Seed+, ~$11M funding, NASA/Army partners) solving critical problems in large-format metal 3D printing. However, this specific submission appears to be automated or low-effort (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as traction), which drastically reduces the credibility of the input data. The score reflects the high real-world utility of the verified company, heavily penalized by the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+13.50
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+61
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+65

Project Details

Description
Fortius Metalsis in the 3D Printing Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Technology choices support scalability goals

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline