AddiFab
Pioneer of Freeform Injection Molding (FIM) technology combining 3D printing with injection molding - ACQUIRED by Nexa3D
- CEO / Founder
- Lasse G. Staal
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $8.1M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Nexa3D (Acquirer), Mitsubishi Chemical's venture arm
Technology & Products
Key Products
Freeform Injection Molding (FIM) technology, dissolvable tooling resins, CAD-to-Tool software
Technological Advantage
Proprietary FIM technology enables injection molding with 3D printed dissolvable molds, 5-10x cost reduction
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridge between 3D printing and injection molding - produce injection-molded parts 5-10x faster and cheaper
How They Differentiate
Unique combination of 3D printing and injection molding in single workflow, enhanced by integration with Nexa3D's ultrafast SLA 3D printers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, injection molding shops, product developers
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing, Automotive, Consumer Products, Medical Devices
Competitors
N/A (Acquired by Nexa3D)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by Nexa3D after converting dozens of customers to digital tooling
Major Milestones
2017: Founded, 2019: EU grant €1.6M for ceramic/metal FIM, 2021: $6.5M funding from West Hill Capital, 2023: Acquired by Nexa3D
Notable Customers
PepsiCo, Wilson Sporting Goods