3Diligent
Cloud-based digital manufacturing platform connecting customers to a global network of ~350 pre-qualified manufacturers for on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, casting, and injection molding services.
- CEO / Founder
- Cullen Hilkene
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.24M
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Tech Coast Angels; Pasadena Angels; Frontier Venture Capital; BAM Ventures; Grit Ventures; Mucker Capital; Wavemaker Partners; K5 Ventures; Siemens Next47; Plug and Play Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
ProdEX (Vulcury) - RFQ platform for instant quotes; Shopsight - ERP software for manufacturers; Industry 4.0 consulting services; 3Depot - technology advisory; API integrations for enterprise customers
Technological Advantage
Network effect moat with 250+ pre-qualified manufacturing facilities across six continents creates switching costs for both customers and vendors; proprietary matching algorithms protected as trade secrets.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces procurement lead times from weeks to days by providing instant quotes and access to 250+ global manufacturing facilities, eliminating capital investment in equipment while ensuring quality through pre-qualified vendors.
How They Differentiate
Unlike Xometry's AI-powered instant quoting (5,000+ partners), 3Diligent focuses on double-blind bidding for price transparency and maintains a curated network of ~350 pre-qualified manufacturers rather than open marketplace; compared to Protolabs' in-house capabilities, 3Diligent offers broader technology access without capital investment.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers, engineers, product developers, and businesses of all sizes requiring rapid custom parts production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Products; Industrial Equipment
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded manufacturing network to nearly 250 locations across six continents by 2019; selected as one of 'Top 15 Industry 4.0 Companies To Watch'
Major Milestones
2014: Company founded; 2019: Manufacturing network expanded to 250+ locations across six continents; 2020: Launched 3Diligent Portal for manufacturers to build online shops; Selected as 'Top 15 Industry 4.0 Companies To Watch'
Notable Customers
Walters & Wolf (commercial cladding company - 140 unique aluminum nodes)