3rd Axis
Provides 3D print bureau services using Lithoz LCM technology for technical ceramic materials, specializing in dental, medical, aerospace, and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- David Chuter
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Western Sydney University, ANSTO
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; 3D printing research and development
Technological Advantage
Proprietary binder jetting process achieves high-density ceramic parts for specialized applications; protected by 9 patents lodged to date.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables on-demand production of high-performance ceramic components with complex geometries, reducing lead times and eliminating tooling costs for low-volume specialized parts.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on print bureau services for technical ceramics in Australia, unlike competitors who primarily sell printers/materials; uses Lithoz LCM technology for high-resolution, dense parts.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental labs, medical device manufacturers, aerospace/defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Medical; Dental; Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Lithoz; 3D Ceram; Admatec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Invested over $2M in capital equipment to provide print bureau services using technical ceramic materials previously only available offshore; first Industry Partner established in the new Sydney Manufacturing Hub at University of Sydney; 9 patents lodged to date; secured phase 2 funding from NSW Government via Small Business Innovation Research program for development of novel plastic extrusion technology.
Major Milestones
Incorporated January 2019; First Industry Partner in Sydney Manufacturing Hub at University of Sydney; Invested over $2M in capital equipment; 9 patents lodged to date