3D Print Pittsburgh
Develops a high-speed FDM print farm for custom engineering components and small-batch production, offering 2-day shipping and instant online quoting.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Vindler
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- N/A (Bootstrapped)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom 3D prints; Online print request tool; Seller marketplace
Technological Advantage
Proprietary hardware modifications enable processing of engineering-grade filaments at 310°C with 175mm/s speeds, reducing lead times to 2 business days.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for custom plastic parts to 2 business days through an automated quoting system and a high-speed FDM print farm capable of engineering-grade materials up to 310°C.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on local Pittsburgh FDM service accessibility, offering instant quoting and 2-day shipping for small batches (1-500 units) that are often underserved by larger industrial bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individuals and small businesses requiring custom prototypes, replacement parts, or small-scale manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Engineering; Machining; Art; Decoration
Competitors
Xometry; Hubs; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Production: Capable of production runs ranging from one-off prototypes to batches of thousands (specifically mentions capacity for 5,000+ parts); operates a multi-printer farm with speeds exceeding 500mm/s.. Transitioned from a small setup of modified printers to a full-service 3D printing operation with industrial-grade equipment.; Partnered with FabLabz for local filament sales and large-format printing (February 13, 2026).; Produced 3D-printed replicas for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Egypt exhibit (Spring 2025).
Major Milestones
2021: Founded by Rachel and Jareth Tackett; 2022: Launched online instant quoting platform; 2023: Partnered with FabLabz for local retail expansion
Notable Customers
University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Museum of Natural History; Carnegie Museum of Art; Aurora Innovation; Mapless.ai; World's Finest Chocolate; All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC; A. Martini & Co.; FabLabz