3D in Metal
Provides metal additive manufacturing services, equipment distribution, and consulting focused on high-deposition-rate technologies like Cold Spray, WAAM, and AFSD for industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Gijs Van Der Velden
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal AM services (Cold Spray, WAAM, AFSD); Equipment distribution (e.g., MELD machines); Software distribution; Consulting; Post-processing (subtractive machining, heat treatment, coating)
Technological Advantage
Focus on fast-deposition technologies enabling large-part production and repairs; proprietary expertise in process selection and integration for industrial applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a hybrid approach combining metal AM with traditional fabrication (ISO-certified machine shop, heat treatment, welding) to reduce lead times and costs for large-scale metal components.
How They Differentiate
Specializes exclusively in metal AM with a focus on high-deposition-rate technologies (Cold Spray, WAAM) rather than powder-bed fusion; offers integrated traditional fabrication services unlike pure-play service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, and heavy equipment requiring large metal parts, coatings, or repairs.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Geographic expansion to multiple locations in Latin America (El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala) and trade show presence implied by LinkedIn followers — indicates growth through international offices and industry engagement
Major Milestones
Selected as distribution partner for MELD Manufacturing in Latin America