3D Control Systems
3D Control Systems develops and operates 3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based, universal operating system for managing multiple 3D printers across various manufacturers, enabling streamlined workflows from design to final print in a centralized interface.
- CEO / Founder
- John Dogru
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.8M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- IT-Farm, Vulcan Capital, Alchemist Accelerator, Steve King
Technology & Products
Key Products
3DPrinterOS, ZAP, 3DOS
Technological Advantage
Cloud architecture enables remote, real-time management and monitoring plus collaboration across distributed 3D printing assets. Integration of MES, PLM, and ERP functionalities in one platform delivers scalable automation and operational efficiencies superior to hardware-tied or partial workflow solutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies and automates the entire 3D printing process via a single cloud platform that increases operational efficiency, reduces complexity, and facilitates scalable additive manufacturing across hardware platforms.
How They Differentiate
3D Control Systems provides a comprehensive, end-to-end additive manufacturing workflow management platform that is independent of hardware, integrating enterprise manufacturing system capabilities, unlike competitors focused on hardware ecosystems or segmented workflow steps.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Enterprises, manufacturing firms, and educational institutions requiring centralized control and management of multiple 3D printers to scale additive manufacturing operations.
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing, Education, Aerospace, Automotive
Competitors
Materialise; GrabCAD (Stratasys); AstroPrint; Formlabs (Dashboard)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The platform connects thousands of 3D printers worldwide with a growing user base in enterprise manufacturing and academic sectors.
Major Milestones
2014: Company founded, 2015: Launch of 3DPrinterOS platform, 2020: Michelle Bockman appointed CEO to drive enterprise growth, 2021: Introduction of ZAP, AI-driven workflow automation, 2024: John Dogru returns as CEO
Notable Customers
Ford; Duke University; Bosch