AdvancedTek
Distributes and supports industrial polymer and metal 3D printers and post-processing systems across the Midwest, providing end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions, training, and consulting.
- CEO / Founder
- Jack Sargent
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $472K
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- PPP
Technology & Products
Key Products
Stratasys FDM & PolyJet Systems; EOS Metal LPBF Printers; Formlabs SLA & SLS Printers; UltiMaker Desktop FDM; PostProcess Automated Finishing; DyeMansion Coloring Systems
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Unbiased multi-OEM portfolio and end-to-end workflow support. VERIFIED: Platinum Stratasys partnership, authorized EOS/Formlabs/UltiMaker distributor, and integrated post-processing partnerships (DyeMansion, PostProcess). DEFENSIBLE: Long-standing regional service contracts, OEM certifications, and deep application engineering knowledge.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces procurement risk and accelerates time-to-production by providing unbiased, multi-vendor 3D printing hardware selection, expert application engineering, and automated post-processing integration tailored to regional manufacturing needs.
How They Differentiate
Unlike single-OEM direct sales channels, AdvancedTek provides a curated multi-vendor portfolio (polymer + metal + desktop) combined with dedicated automated post-processing solutions, enabling unbiased hardware selection and complete workflow integration for Midwest manufacturers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Midwest manufacturers, engineers, and product developers seeking industrial-grade additive manufacturing hardware and integrated post-processing workflows.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Aerospace & Defense; Medical Devices; Automotive; Tool & Die; Consumer Goods
Competitors
TriMech; IMAGINiT Technologies; 3D Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Active trade show exhibitor (Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference 2024/2025); recently expanded OEM portfolio to include Formlabs, PostProcess Technologies, DyeMansion, Oryx, and Onulis; cites 30 years of industry expertise with continued Midwest regional service expansion.
Major Milestones
1993: Founded as Advanced Technology Systems; 1996: Became one of the first Stratasys resellers in the region; 2015: Rebranded to AdvancedTek; 2025: Expanded portfolio with Formlabs SLA & SLS printers
Notable Customers
MISSION Boat Gear