LayerX Suppression introduced its Trace 22 at CANCON West 2026 during a conversation between Josh and BallisticAviation. The all-titanium unit, formed by direct metal laser sintering, accepts every rimfire caliber plus 5.7×28, .22 Magnum, and 5.56 from a 16-inch bolt-action rifle.

Founded in 2025 in Livonia, Michigan, the firm draws on suppressor production, defense contracting, aerospace metals, and automation expertise. Its debut model, the Strake 9, is an 8.5-ounce titanium design for 9mm pistol-caliber carbines and MP5-pattern roller-delayed weapons.