3dfactory
Staten Island precision-manufacturing and 3D-printing service provider offering rapid prototyping, production manufacturing, custom fabrication, consulting and finishing.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Perina
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rapid prototyping (FDM, SLA/resin, SLS); short-run and volume production manufacturing; custom fabrication; 3D-printing consulting; reverse engineering; post-processing and finishing
Technological Advantage
Proven ability to simplify 3D printer assembly for beginners through detailed visual instructions; deep understanding of maker community needs from founder's personal tinkering background
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Empowers individuals to set up a virtual factory at home without expensive equipment or specialized knowledge through affordable, easy-to-assemble 3D printer kits
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on open-source DIY kits with beginner-friendly instructions rather than pre-assembled printers or industrial systems; targets hobbyist market with personal touch from founder's maker background
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, tinkerers, DIY enthusiasts
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing; Education; Maker/Hobbyist
Competitors
Creality; Prusa Research; Ultimaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Sold hundreds of open-source 3D printer kits within first year of operation
Major Milestones
Founded in January 2013; Sold hundreds of 3D printer kits in first year; Founder Michael Perina has built dozens of 3D printers personally
Notable Customers
Warner Bros.; Atlantic Records; NASCAR; Sony Music; Universal Pictures; Pat McGrath Labs; Sysco Guest Supply; Make-A-Wish Foundation; Pepperl+Fuchs; Pace University
Recent coverage of 3dfactory
- 3D Factory begins Korea-US R&D program to WAAM-print a 5-meter ship propelleresnews.kr
- 3D Factory leads Korea-US R&D kickoff to WAAM-print world-first 5-meter ship propellermaritimepress.co.kr
- 3D Factory to Lead Korea-US National R&D Program Building 5-Meter WAAM Ship Propellers for MASGA Supply Chainsnmnews.com
- 3D Factory kicks off Korea-US program to develop world-first 5-meter WAAM-printed ship propellers for US Navy MRO supply...2news.co.kr
- 3DFactory and UNIST win KRW 11B MOTIE project for 5-meter WAAM ship propellers targeting U.S. Navy MROvoxelmatters.com