AddWise Manufacturing
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer specializing in high-temperature material extrusion systems with Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) technology for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Patrick Smith
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $14.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
["22 IDEX Industrial 3D Printer (v3/v4 versions)","High-Temperature Material Extrusion System","Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) Technology Platform","Multi-Material and Soluble Support Printing Solutions","Custom High-Temperature Additive Manufacturing Solutions"]
Technological Advantage
Combines robotics and process-control expertise with high-temperature materials engineering to deliver industrial-grade 3D printers at competitive price points. IDEX technology enables duplication mode, mirror mode, multi-material printing, and soluble support structures without compromising quality. Post-acquisition integration with Vision Miner's high-temperature materials know-how enabled rapid scaling from limited-release to full-rate production within six months, doubling monthly output capacity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers industrial-grade high-temperature 3D printing capability at accessible price points ($14,900 starting), enabling in-house production of engineering-grade polymers (PEEK, ULTEM, PEKK) and advanced composites while offering dual independent extruders for doubled throughput, multi-material builds, and complex geometries with soluble supports.
How They Differentiate
Specialized in high-temperature industrial IDEX printing with dual 500°C extruders, actively heated 100°C+ chamber, and 200°C bed at disruptive $14,900 price point. Unlike competitors, offers true industrial-grade high-temperature capabilities (PEEK, ULTEM, PEKK) with open material system and independent dual extrusion technology for duplication mode, mirror mode, and soluble support printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace contractors (NASA, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin), defense organizations (US Air Force, US Army, Northrop Grumman), automotive manufacturers (Tesla), medical device manufacturers, and industrial fabrication shops requiring high-temperature polymer printing.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Aviation","Defense & Military","Automotive","Medical Devices","Industrial Manufacturing","Advanced Composites"]
Competitors
Adaxis, MetalWorm, AeroSpline
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Achieved integration with Vision Miner resulting in 120% revenue growth and doubled monthly production capacity within 6 months post-acquisition. Transitioned from limited-release volumes to full-rate industrial-grade production with few-day delivery times.
Major Milestones
["Acquired by Vision Miner for $14M in June 2024","Developed 22 IDEX Industrial 3D Printer with high-temperature capabilities","Successfully integrated robotics and process-control expertise with high-temperature materials","Doubled monthly production capacity within 6 months post-acquisition","Parts used in aircraft, military/defense applications, International Space Station, race cars, and oil platforms","Solved NASA's challenge of printing CF PEEK parts for spacewalk suit filtration systems"]
Notable Customers
NASA; SpaceX; Tesla; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; US Air Force; US Army