3Faktur
Industrial-grade 3D printing service bureau specializing in Multi Jet Fusion for polymer additive series production, with additional metal AM (SLM) and rapid prototyping capabilities; delivers ISO 9001 and ISO/ASTM 52920 certified components with fast lead times and scalable production for small-to-medium batches.
- CEO / Founder
- Markus May
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $398400
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- RUBIN program grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) polymer manufacturing — primary service; Selective Laser Melting (SLM) metal parts; Stereolithography (SLA) high-resolution resin; Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) prototyping; Binder Jetting services; CAD design and 3D model repair; Finishing and post-processing (painting, coating, assembly); Real-time online quoting platform
Technological Advantage
Proprietary automated workflow integration (AM-Flow partnership) reduces labor cost per part by estimated 25-35%; high-volume MJF production capability (120,000+ components/year) creates economies of scale unavailable to smaller competitors; dual-technology platform (MJF + SLM) reduces customer switching risk and expands addressable market; ISO/ASTM 52920 certification enables safety-critical aerospace/medical applications (competitor barrier).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping lead time from weeks to days; cuts small-series manufacturing cost per unit by 30-50% vs conventional subtractive methods; delivers 120,000+ components annually with certified quality (ISO 9001, ISO/ASTM 52920), enabling on-demand inventory and design flexibility for complex geometries.
How They Differentiate
3Faktur's MJF-focused specialization (vs. diversified competitors' multi-technology spread) achieves higher per-unit throughput and cost efficiency for polymer series production. Automated workflow integration (AM-Flow partnership, 2024) is uncommon among regional competitors and cuts production time by estimated 15-20%. Dual MJF + SLM capability in single facility reduces customer logistical complexity vs. competitors requiring multi-vendor coordination.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, medical technology, mechanical engineering, high-tech, and aviation sectors seeking additive series production of plastic and metal components; primarily B2B contract manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical/Medical devices; Mechanical engineering; High-tech/Electronics; Aviation/Aerospace; Consumer goods design
Competitors
Materialise (Belgium) — diversified AM software and service bureau; broader geographic footprint; Prodways/Cimquest (France/UK) — multi-process European service bureau; larger scale; Shapeways (Netherlands/USA) — larger 3D printing platform; B2C + B2B hybrid model
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2,000+ active customers across automotive, medical, engineering, high-tech, and aviation sectors; 120,000+ components manufactured annually (2021 baseline); 18-employee team (2023); estimated production capacity utilization trending upward due to post-pandemic demand recovery and automation investments.
Major Milestones
2014: Founded by Markus May and Johannes Zaremba; 2021: Achieved 120,000+ annual component production volume; 2023: Expanded workforce to 18 employees; ISO/ASTM 52920 certification maintained; 2024: Investment in AM-Flow automated workflow modules (AM-VISION, AM-SORT, AM-BAGGING) to scale series production efficiency
Notable Customers
Automotive component manufacturers (named accounts not disclosed in public sources); Medical device manufacturers (regulatory-compliant series production); Mechanical engineering firms (prototype-to-production workflows); High-tech electronics (custom enclosures, sensor housings); Aviation industry (aerospace-grade parts)