Makertech 3D
Develops high-speed open-source multi-toolhead FDM 3D printer kits (ProForge 5, ProForge 300, ProForge 4.2) for DIY enthusiasts, prosumers, and small industrial users seeking multi-material rapid prototyping and production.
- CEO / Founder
- Adeel Ali
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- ~$630K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
ProForge 5 (5-toolhead open-source tool-changing FDM kit, 500x400x500mm); ProForge 300 (up to 3 toolheads, 300³ mm, formerly ProForge 250); ProForge 4.2 (large high-speed tool changer; ProForge 4 line succeeded by ProForge 5); Dual Switching Hotend v2.1 (non-ProForge compatible)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary tool-changing mechanism enables seamless switching between print heads, reducing downtime and material waste; open-source approach fosters community-driven improvements and lower costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces 3D printing setup time and increases flexibility with multi-toolhead systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to commercial printers like Prusa XL for custom applications.
How They Differentiate
Open-source DIY/semi-assembled tool-changing kits (up to 5 heads on ProForge 5) at lower cost than Prusa XL multi-tool configurations; multi-material printing without purging/waste; Klipper-based high-speed Core-XY; community-driven upgrades vs closed commercial systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
DIY enthusiasts, makers, small industrial users, and prosumers seeking customizable, high-speed 3D printing solutions.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping; DIY/Maker
Competitors
Prusa (Prusa XL); Markforged; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Multiple successful Kickstarters: Proforge 4 (~£233K/$300K); PROFORGE 250/300 (£59K, 63 backers, 2024); ProForge 5 (£171,412, 100 backers, Jul–Aug 2025) now sold retail with next-day dispatch. Indicates repeated crowdfunding traction and product-line iteration into 2025–2026.
Major Milestones
Proforge Original Kickstarter (2017, £34.5K); Proforge 4 Kickstarter (~£233K / ~$300K); PROFORGE 250/ProForge 300 Kickstarter (2024, £59K); ProForge 5 Kickstarter (Jul–Aug 2025, £171,412, 100 backers) with commercial availability and next-day dispatch; ProForge 4 line succeeded by ProForge 5.