Akhani 3D
Provides turnkey additive manufacturing services including design, polymer/metal 3D printing, and finishing, reducing lead times for industrial components.
- CEO / Founder
- David Bullock
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Rapid 3D, Kemtek Imaging Systems
Technology & Products
Key Products
Polymer 3D printing; Metal 3D printing (DMLS); Design for AM; Digital moulding; 3D scanning; Production finishing; Colouring
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage in operational efficiency via DigiFabster integration (95% quoting accuracy, 24/7 availability); technical advantage using industrial-grade EOS M290 for metal parts (aluminium/steel).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables R&D acceleration and production scaling by providing Africa's largest commercial AM service bureau capacity, reducing quoting time from days to 3-5 minutes with 95% accuracy.
How They Differentiate
Positions as the largest and most experienced bureau in Africa with full-service capabilities from design to metal production, offering 24/7 automated quoting and e-commerce integration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in aerospace, industrial electronics, engineering, automotive, medical, and equipment manufacture.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Industrial electronics; Engineering; Automotive; Medical; Equipment manufacture; Mining
Competitors
CRPM (Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing); Metalheart; 3D Precision
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Shrank quote time to 3-5 minutes (from days); 95% quoting accuracy 24/7; >120 new orders/month by end-of-year post-implementation; significant e-commerce revenue.
Major Milestones
2019: Launched as Akhani 3D venture; Added EOS M290 for metal DMLS; Implemented DigiFabster for e-commerce and CRM integration
Notable Customers
Pyga; Raptor Rescue