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3D Currax Solutions

HardwareKelowna, British Columbia, CanadaFounded 2015· One of 1757 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops high-speed LCD 3D printing systems with REACT1 technology that self-optimize in real-time, achieving per-part production speeds competitive with injection molding for mass production of plastic and composite products.

CEO / Founder
Barry Millsom
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$6M
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
BC Growth Fund, BDC Capital, VFF, WUTIF, Emmertech, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, GreenSky Ventures

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-speed LCD 3D printing systems with REACT1 technology; MRK III printer for dental/educational applications; MRK X printer for manufacturing enterprises

Technological Advantage

Proprietary LCD 3D printing process with real-time optimization (REACT1) achieves production speeds faster than traditional injection molding for complex parts, verified by industry buzz at RAPID + TCT 2018. Advantage is defensible through proprietary technology, though replicability depends on trade secrets.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces production lead times by enabling 3D printing speeds comparable to injection molding while maintaining the design flexibility and complexity advantages of additive manufacturing, targeting the untapped mass production market.

How They Differentiate

3x faster build speeds than conventional LCD 3D printers through REACT1 real-time optimization, enabling per-part production speeds less than injection molding for mass production applications, unlike competitors focused on prototyping or lower-volume production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers in plastics and composites industries seeking mass production alternatives to injection molding

Industry Verticals

Plastics Manufacturing; Composite Manufacturing

Competitors

3D Systems Corporation; EOS; EnvisionTEC

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue $6 million in 2025; 2 employees; Targeting global plastics manufacturing market worth $462 billion

Major Milestones

Demonstrated REACT1 technology at RAPID + TCT 2018, generating industry buzz; Team of 26 employees and subcontractors as of 2018; Member of Dyndrite Developer Council as of August 2020

https://www.3dcurrax.com

Why this company matters

3D Currax Solutions develops high-speed LCD-based vat photopolymerization (VPP) systems that self-optimize in real time, targeting the mass production market for plastic and composite parts. The company positions itself as a challenger to injection molding, aiming to deliver comparable per-part speeds while preserving the design freedom of additive manufacturing.

The core differentiator is REACT1, a proprietary real-time optimization system that adjusts print parameters based on hardware feedback during each layer. This approach reduces per-layer cycle time and enables build speeds that the company claims are faster than conventional LCD printers and competitive with injection molding for complex geometries. The MRK III printer is aimed at dental and educational applications, while the MRK X targets manufacturing enterprises.

Target customers are manufacturers in the plastics and composites industries seeking an alternative to injection molding for high-volume production. The company demonstrated REACT1 at RAPID + TCT 2018 and is a member of the Dyndrite Developer Council. Competitors include 3D Systems, EOS, and EnvisionTEC, which generally focus on prototyping or lower-volume production.

3D Currax has raised $6 million from investors including BC Growth Fund, BDC Capital, and Sustainable Development Technology Canada. The company reported $6 million in annual revenue for 2025 with a small team, targeting the global plastics manufacturing market valued at $462 billion. The defensibility of its technology rests on trade secrets around the REACT1 process.