3D MetalForge
Provides end-to-end metal additive manufacturing services using SLM, DED, and MJF technologies for industrial components.
- CEO / Founder
- Matthew Waterhouse
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $10M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- M Ventures, Seeds Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Selective Laser Melting (SLM); Directed Energy Deposition Blown Powder (DED-BP); Directed Energy Deposition Wire Arc (DED-WA); Multijet Fusion Printing; Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Production rate of one part every eight minutes. Verified: Multi-process capability (SLM, DED, MJF) and ISO-certified facility management.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for complex industrial parts like impellers and swivel joints through a multi-process AM service model.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through a multi-process technology stack (SLM, DED-BP, DED-WA) and end-to-end service model (design to production) compared to single-process competitors like GEFERTEC.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial customers in marine, oil & gas, and energy sectors requiring high-performance metal parts.
Industry Verticals
Marine; Oil & gas; Precision engineering; General manufacturing; Energy; Defense; Aerospace
Competitors
Beta2Shape; MetShape; GEFERTEC; Exaddon; Formicum 3D-Service; MakerVerse
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew to AUD $1.3M in FY2019; 3 consecutive years of revenue growth prior to 2020 listing; production rate of one part every 8 minutes as of 2020.
Major Milestones
Founded 2015; ASX listing achieved 2020; Entered voluntary administration and liquidation January 24, 2023
Notable Customers
PSA Corporation; Shell; ABS; POSH; ShipParts.com; IKM MSA; Ultimaker; Polar Tankers