3DStep
Provides industrial 3D printing services for metals and plastics, from prototyping to serial production, with a focus on digital spare parts and automated manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Petri Pitkänen
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
On-demand 3D printing services; Digital spare parts solutions; Design and engineering services; Training and certification programs; Fully automated AM factory development
Technological Advantage
Verified expertise in both polymer and metal AM with technologies like SLS, MJF, and PBF; ISO 9001 certification ensuring quality; founding member of FAME ecosystem providing collaborative R&D and training advantages.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for critical spare parts from weeks to days, enables on-demand production eliminating inventory costs, and offers design optimization for weight reduction (e.g., 87% lighter hydraulic blocks) and performance improvement.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in Nordic industrial market with local service advantage; offers comprehensive post-processing and assembly; focuses on serial production rather than just prototyping unlike many service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers across Europe, particularly in Finland and the Nordics
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Electronics; Consumer Goods
Competitors
3D Formtech Oy; Delva Oy; Etteplan Oyj; Protolabs; Sculpteo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue was €1.7 million in fiscal year 2024 with a team size of 8 employees.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016 as a Finnish industrial AM pioneer; Joined FAME ecosystem around 2020 to enhance global competitiveness; Deployed Finland's first Mimaki full-color 3D printer in 2022; Shifted focus to digital spare parts and serial production
Notable Customers
OptoFidelity; Dekati; Avant Tecno