3DLAC
3D printing bed adhesion spray and materials for professional 3D printing applications
- CEO / Founder
- José Ángel Castaño
- Team Size
- 12
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3DLAC (standard adhesive spray); 3DLAC Plus (enhanced adhesion for difficult materials); 3DLAC Strong (high-performance formula)
Technological Advantage
(1) CLAIMED: Strongest adhesion-to-release ratio on the market; works across PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, TPU without switching products. (2) VERIFIED: Distributed in 70+ countries; used by leading printer OEMs and sold through major retailers including Amazon. (3) DEFENSIBILITY: Brand recognition as 'the original' 3D printing adhesive — 10+ years of market presence creates switching cost from user habit and trust. Chemical formulation is a trade secret, though not a strong technology moat.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates first-layer adhesion failures (warping, lifting, elephant foot) that cause ~30% of failed FDM prints. A single €8-10 spray can handles hundreds of prints, reducing per-print adhesion cost to under €0.05 versus brims/rafts that waste material and add post-processing time.
How They Differentiate
3DLAC differentiates primarily on brand longevity ('the original since 2014'), spray format (vs Magigoo's gel stick applicator), and broad material compatibility from a single product line. Dimafix is the closest direct competitor (also Spanish, also spray format). Magigoo differentiates with material-specific formulations and a gel format that offers more precise application but at higher per-print cost. 3DLAC's spray format covers larger build plates more efficiently.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
FDM/FFF 3D printing users — professionals, makers, and OEM printer brands seeking reliable first-layer adhesion for challenging materials (ABS, PETG, nylon, TPU).
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing; Professional 3D Printing; Education; Prototyping
Competitors
Dimafix (Spain) — competing FDM bed adhesive spray, also Spanish origin; Magigoo (Smart Materials, Malta) — gel-based bed adhesion solutions for multiple materials; 3D Gloop (USA) — liquid bed adhesion for ABS, PLA, PETG
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Distributed in over 70 countries as of 2025; available on major platforms including Amazon and specialized 3D printing retailers across Europe and globally.
Major Milestones
2014: Founded by José Ángel Castaño in Spain; launched first 3DLAC adhesive spray; 2017: Legal entity LABORATORIOS 3D PRINT, SL formally registered (Crunchbase); Pre-2024: Expanded distribution to 70+ countries; 2024: Exhibited at major trade shows; launched 3DLAC Plus and 3DLAC Strong product variants; 2025: Exhibited at Formnext 2025 (Frankfurt) presenting latest adhesive innovations and sustainable packaging
Notable Customers
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; University of Latvia and Luleå University of Technology; Diputació de Barcelona