3Dator
Provides engineering services including development, consulting, industrial service, retrofitting, and manufacturing via CNC machining and 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander Richter
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Bootstrapped (no external investors)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Engineering development (mechanical, electronics, software); Consulting; Industrial service & retrofitting; CNC machining; 3D printing; Training
Technological Advantage
Interdisciplinary in-house expertise spanning mechanical engineering, electronics, and software development under one roof.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers comprehensive manufacturing and development from a single source — from concept to finished product, covering mechanical, electronic, and software engineering.
How They Differentiate
Full-service engineering and manufacturing partner with interdisciplinary capabilities (mechanical, electronics, software) and a structured development process.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial clients requiring end-to-end product development, manufacturing, and industrial service solutions.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Manufacturing
Competitors
Local engineering service bureaus and contract manufacturers (company no longer competes as printer OEM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded on July 7, 2015, in Darmstadt, Germany, by Moritz Mair and Alexander Schlauer.; Alexander Richter appointed managing director in April 2025.; Company evolved from 3D printer manufacturer to full-service engineering and manufacturing provider.
Major Milestones
2015: Founded in Darmstadt, Germany; 2016: Market launch of the proprietary Core-XY 3Dator printer; 2018: Expansion of service portfolio to include CNC machining and custom industrial manufacturing; 2025: Alexander Richter appointed managing director; Company pivots to full-service engineering provider
Notable Customers
IoT Venture GmbH (Housing development for GPS bicycle trackers/It's My Bike); TU Darmstadt (Innovation and Start-up Center HIGHEST support and partnership)