3rd Axis
Provides 3D print bureau services using Lithoz LCM technology for technical ceramic materials and develops innovative plastic recycling technology to convert PPE waste into 3D printing feedstock.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Cooper
- 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 Lithoz LCM technology for high-density ceramic parts; patented ceramic screw plastic extrusion machine for recycling PPE into 3D printing filament; protected by multiple patents including provisional patent for ceramic extruder.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables on-demand production of high-performance ceramic components with complex geometries and converts plastic waste (PPE) into feedstock for 3D printing, reducing landfill and production costs.
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
Notable Customers
NSW HealthShare; Medical waste industry partners; Hospitals; Medical centres; Hotels; Emergency services