9T Labs
9T Labs has developed a hybrid technology solution called Additive Fusion Technology (AFT) that combines 3D printing with compression molding to produce high-performance, continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite parts. The solution includes the Fibrify software for design and simulation, a Build Module (3D printer) for creating preforms, and a Fusion Module for consolidating the parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Martin Eichenhofer
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- $21.5M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Stratasys, Solvay Ventures, Forward.one, Verve Ventures, ACE & Company, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Wingman Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Red Series (Build Module and Fusion Module)","Fibrify Software"]
Technological Advantage
The technology enables cost-competitive series production of composite parts, which was previously difficult to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. The integrated software-hardware solution simplifies the entire workflow from design to production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enabling the production of strong, lightweight, and sustainable composite parts at a competitive cost for series production, with high design freedom and part complexity.
How They Differentiate
9T Labs differentiates itself by focusing on series production of high-performance thermoplastic composites with continuous fibers, offering a complete solution from software to hardware. Their hybrid process of 3D printing and compression molding provides superior part quality and performance compared to other composite 3D printing technologies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs and research centers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, luxury watchmaking, and industrial.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace/Defense","Automotive","Industrial","Medical","Luxury","Leisure"]
Competitors
Markforged; Desktop Metal; Arevo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured significant Series A funding, opened a US office, and established key partnerships with industry leaders. Closed about 24 new collaboration projects in various fields.
Major Milestones
["2018: Company founded.","2021: Awarded third place in the 2021 Swiss Top 100 Startups competition.","2022: Raised $17M in a Series A funding round.","2022: Opened first US office in Boston.","2023: Achieved ISO 9001 certification."]
Notable Customers
Oris SA; Fortune 500 aerospace companies; medical corporations; leisure and luxury companies