3iD

ServiceTorhout, BelgiumFounded 2013· One of 2072 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides industrial 3D printing services for prototypes and small/medium series using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology with 100% local Belgian production.

CEO / Founder: Dave Vanhove
Team Size: 1-10
Stage: Active

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D printing services; Prototyping; Small/medium series production

Technological Advantage

Claimed: Optimization of HP MJF printers via AMIS Pro software to improve production quality and efficiency for small/medium series. Defensibility: Process-based (software integration).

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times and transport costs for Belgian manufacturers by providing 100% local 3D printing services optimized for quality and efficiency using industrial-grade HP MJF technology.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on 100% local Belgian production and low-transport logistics, utilizing AMIS Pro software to optimize HP Multi Jet Fusion printer performance for higher quality and efficiency.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial companies requiring prototyping or small/medium series production.

Industry Verticals

Industrial; Manufacturing

Competitors

ZiggZagg, Materialise, 3D-Printhub

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Reported annual growth of more than 20% over the last five years; achieved record monthly turnover in January 2025; most recent financial filing (January 2026) shows a gross margin of €659,759.; Serves a variety of customers across the medical (prosthetics and orthopedics), automotive, and general industrial sectors.; Printers operate 24/7 to meet demand; specializes in small to medium series production of 1,000+ pieces; utilizes software capable of nesting 1,500 parts per MJF build box.; Founded in 2013 by Dave Vanhove; transitioned from a garage-based startup to an industrial facility at Industrieterrein De Ringaerd; secured a €350,000 investment for powder-bed (MJF) technology; became the first service provider to adopt AMIS Pro software for batch optimization in 2024; currently operates three HP Multi Jet Fusion 5210 printers.; Focuses on the Belgian market as a local high-tech service provider; targets the competitive niche between low-volume prototyping and mass-scale injection molding; emphasizes local production to mitigate global supply chain risks.

Major Milestones

Adopted AMIS Pro software to optimize HP MJF printers

Notable Customers

Renson, Ceratec, Vandewiele

https://3idprinting.be