3DE Tech Proto
A rapid prototyping and 3D printing service provider specializing in transforming design concepts into functional prototypes and production-grade parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Sakthivel M
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $67K
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Canara Bank
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing (SLA, SLS, DLP, MJF, FDM, DMLS, SLM); Vacuum Casting (Urethanes and Silicones for small-volume production); Injection Molding (Rapid Tooling and Soft Tooling using aluminum or steel); CNC Machining (3, 4, and 5-axis Milling and Turning); Sheet Metal Fabrication (Stamping, Cutting, Bending, and Forming); CAD Design Services (2D Drafting, 3D Modeling, Rendering, and Animation); Contract Manufacturing and Proto Tooling; 3DE Console (Proprietary digital manufacturing platform)
Technological Advantage
The proprietary 3DE Console for streamlined digital manufacturing and instant quoting, supported by a large-scale infrastructure of 50+ additive manufacturing machines and specialized expertise in design-for-manufacturing (DFM).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
3DE Tech Proto offers end-to-end custom prototyping and rapid manufacturing services designed to bridge the gap between design and production. Their value proposition centers on rapid turnaround times (as fast as 48 hours), an extensive material library of over 189 options, and a seamless digital experience through their proprietary 3DE Console platform, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and IP protection through NDA compliance.
How They Differentiate
3DE Tech Proto differentiates by providing significant data pre-processing support to resolve client model issues, offering a 'one-stop-shop' model that integrates design and manufacturing under one roof, and utilizing a proprietary digital platform to bridge the gap between design and production constraints.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
The company targets a broad spectrum of clients including hardware startups, independent engineers, product designers, and large-scale enterprises ranging from local businesses to global blue-chip companies.
Industry Verticals
Automotive & Mobility (including EV); Healthcare & Medical Devices; Aerospace & Defense; Consumer Electronics; Robotics; General Engineering; Electrical and Electronics; Consumer Goods & Durables; Architecture & Construction
Competitors
Imaginarium; Objectify Technologies; think3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: ₹10.1 Crore (approx. $1.2M USD) for the financial year ending March 31, 2024.. Employees: 23 employees (registered as of March 2024); website claims a broader workforce of 200+.
Major Milestones
{"year":"2018","event":"Company incorporated as 3DE Technology Prototype Solutions Private Limited on October 16."}; {"year":"2021","event":"Classified as a 'Micro' enterprise for the financial year 2021-22."}; {"year":"2023","event":"Transitioned to 'Small' enterprise status (FY 2023-24) and migrated to a larger facility in Hosur equipped with advanced printing machinery."}; {"year":"2024","event":"Claimed status as India's largest 3D Printing and Rapid Prototype Manufacturing Center."}
Notable Customers
Zenomoto; S. Sundaram Auto Components Ltd.