3Degrees
A specialized additive manufacturing (AM) consultancy and software provider that helps organizations scale 3D printing through materials expertise, strategic roadmapping, and quality management systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Vasquez
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.1M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), America Makes, U.S. Department of Defense
Technology & Products
Key Products
TRACEam (proprietary software for digital thread tracking in high-compliance certification), Materials Science Consulting, Additive Manufacturing Materials Database Development.
Technological Advantage
Possesses a deep integration with the U.S. defense manufacturing ecosystem, allowing them to lead interoperability standards (AAMI) that enable different machines and materials to work together seamlessly across global supply chains.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between materials science and industrial production by providing the strategic framework and digital tools necessary to ensure part quality, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance in high-stakes industries.
How They Differentiate
Combines PhD-level materials science consulting with TRACEam, a proprietary software that tracks the 'digital thread' specifically for high-compliance certification in defense and aerospace.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace and defense OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and industrial machine manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Defense","Medical Devices","Energy","Industrial Manufacturing"]
Competitors
The Barnes Global Advisors, AMPOWER, Wohlers Associates (powered by ASTM International)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from a pure consultancy to a software-enabled service provider with the launch of TRACEam; lead partner in the 2025 AAMI interoperability program.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2012 by Dr. Mike Vasquez","Launched TRACEam quality management software in 2018","Selected as a principal investigator for America Makes materials database projects","Named winner of the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program in January 2025"]
Notable Customers
America Makes, Senvol, Northrop Grumman Corporation, EOS, Deloitte (collaborations on AM materials database development)