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Adam Beane Industries

MaterialsPawtucket, RI, USAFounded 2002· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures Cx5 and Cx5s sculptable 3D printer filament that models like clay, tools like plastic, and finishes like wax, enabling post-print sculpting for professional artists and industrial prototyping.

CEO / Founder
Adam Beane
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Crowdfunding
Key Investors
Kickstarter backers

Technology & Products

Key Products

Cx5 sculpting material; Cx5s sculpting material; Cx5 Sculptable Filament for 3D printers; Safe-Smooth Solvent for Cx5; Sculpting tools (Kerr Ultra Waxer 2, sanding sponges); Tutorial videos and workshops

Technological Advantage

Proprietary Cx5 material formulation (density 1.25 g/cm³) that bridges 3D printing and traditional sculpting, protected by trade secrets and inventor expertise; enables unique workflow where prints serve as armatures for detailed sculpting.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Replaces traditional sculpting materials (clay, wax, plastic) with a 3D printable filament that allows for detailed hand-sculpting after printing, reducing material waste and enabling rapid iteration in character design and prototyping.

How They Differentiate

Unlike standard PLA/PETG filaments, Cx5 filament is specifically designed for post-print sculpting with clay-like workability and wax-like finish, whereas competitors focus on printability and mechanical properties without sculptability.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Professional sculptors, concept artists, toy industry manufacturers, and prototyping studios

Industry Verticals

Entertainment (film, gaming); Toy manufacturing; Art and sculpture; Prototyping

Competitors

ColorFabb; Formfutura; MatterHackers

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company had $399,000 in revenue and 1 employee as reported in search results, and a blog post mentioned growth and evolution after two years of sales with exciting plans for 2015.

Major Milestones

2016: Launched Cx5 Sculptable Filament on Kickstarter; 2014: Exhibited at Maker Faire; Product featured on 3DPrint.com and industry blogs