3Dfactories
German 3D printer manufacturer (NOVALIS 3D GmbH, formerly LMB-Factories) offering FFF printers and rapid prototyping services for architecture, art, and education sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Hans-Peter Ludwig
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
FFF 3D Printers; 3D Printing Services
Technological Advantage
Claimed: High-utility FFF systems designed for architectural precision; Verified: Long-standing engineering expertise in plastics and mechanical processing from the parent entity NOVALIS 3D GmbH.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables the creation of high-quality architectural models and design objects through reliable FFF technology, bridging the gap between digital design and physical reality for the arts and architecture sectors.
How They Differentiate
Industrial-grade FFF printers for professional use; emphasizes 'MAKE IT REAL – MAKE IT USEFUL' with systems optimized for architects, artists, and design objects, supported by an international distributor network.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, artists, and designers
Industry Verticals
Arts; Architecture; Design
Competitors
BigRep GmbH; trinckle 3D GmbH; 3D-bautec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has an international distributor network and has delivered several thousand printers to the market since 2012, focusing on professional FFF systems for architectural models and design objects.
Major Milestones
Acquisition of 3Dfactories brand by Hans-Peter Ludwig (April 2016); Rebranding of LMB-Factories GmbH to NOVALIS 3D GmbH; Participation in Lambrecht/Pfalz trade event (February 2025)
Notable Customers
Institute of Analytical Chemistry (Czech Republic); University of Pannonia (Hungary); Adolf Fenz GmbH