3D FAB
South African service bureau providing 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining services for product development, prototyping, and short-run manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Wian van Zyl
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
FDM 3D printing; Resin 3D printing; Laser cutting and engraving; CNC machining; CAD design and 3D modeling services
Technological Advantage
Claimed: High-precision industrial resin printing for intricate mechanical components. Replicable: Utilizes commercial off-the-shelf industrial and desktop 3D printing and laser hardware.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a localized, integrated manufacturing workflow that combines 3D printing with laser cutting and CNC machining, reducing prototype assembly lead times for South African engineers from weeks to days.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates by offering in-house laser cutting and CNC machining alongside 3D printing, allowing for the production of hybrid assemblies (e.g., 3D printed housings with laser-cut acrylic panels) that single-process bureaus cannot provide.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
South African engineering firms, product designers, and prosumers requiring rapid prototyping and small-batch custom parts.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Engineering; Architecture; Education; Creative Arts
Competitors
3D Printing South Africa; Rapid 3D; BunnyBox
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2017; company has completed thousands of projects for industrial, medical, and architectural clients in the South African market.
Major Milestones
2016: Founded in Centurion, South Africa; 2017: Launched automated online quoting system; 2020: Expanded capacity for large-format industrial resin printing.