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All3DP

ServiceMunich, GermanyFounded 2014· One of 1994 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

All3DP operates two main ventures: All3DP.com, an online magazine for 3D printing, and Craftcloud, a 3D printing service marketplace. All3DP.com provides news, reviews, and guides for both consumers and professionals. Craftcloud is a price comparison service that connects users with a global network of 3D printing services.

CEO / Founder
Stefan Schwarz
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$6.37M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
HZG Group, High-Tech Gruenderfonds, Bayern Kapital, Deutsche Balaton AG

Technology & Products

Key Products

All3DP.com (online magazine for 3D printing) and Craftcloud (3D printing service marketplace).

Technological Advantage

The business model leverages a high-traffic content platform to fuel a commission-based marketplace, creating a scalable and profitable venture. The technology behind Craftcloud allows for instant price comparisons from a wide range of global service providers, offering convenience and cost savings to users.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

All3DP offers a comprehensive resource for everything related to 3D printing, from educational content to a practical marketplace for getting parts made. The value proposition is centered around providing reliable information and a streamlined process for accessing 3D printing services at competitive prices.

How They Differentiate

All3DP differentiates itself by being a content-first company. While competitors focus primarily on the marketplace aspect, All3DP has built a large and loyal audience through its high-quality, independent editorial content. This provides a strong inbound channel for its marketplace, Craftcloud.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

The target audience for All3DP.com includes beginners, hobbyists, and professionals in the 3D printing industry. Craftcloud targets individuals and businesses looking for on-demand 3D printing services.

Industry Verticals

["Media","3D Printing","Additive Manufacturing","Consumer Goods","Industrial Manufacturing"]

Competitors

Hubs (by Protolabs); Shapeways; Fictiv; 3Dnatives

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Craftcloud has seen over 60% year-on-year growth. The company operates on a break-even basis and has a readership of nearly 3 million unique monthly readers.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2014.","Became the world's most-read 3D printing magazine.","Successfully launched and grew the Craftcloud marketplace.","Secured multiple rounds of funding for expansion, with the latest in September 2024 led by HZG Group."]

Notable Customers

All3DP.com has reached 8 million unique readers. Craftcloud has served over 2.4 million customers.

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Why this company matters

All3DP operates two interconnected ventures: All3DP.com, an independent online magazine covering news, reviews, and guides for consumer and professional 3D printing, and Craftcloud, a price-comparison marketplace that connects users with a global network of 3D printing service bureaus. The company's model uses its editorial content to drive a large, engaged audience to the marketplace, creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem that differentiates it from pure-play service aggregators.

Craftcloud enables instant price comparisons across multiple service providers for both polymer and metal AM processes, including LPBF, SLA, and MJF. Users upload a design and receive quotes from a curated network of vendors, streamlining procurement for individuals and businesses seeking on-demand parts. The platform has served over 2.4 million customers and reports more than 60% year-on-year growth.

All3DP.com reaches nearly 3 million unique monthly readers and has been recognized as the world's most-read 3D printing magazine. The audience spans beginners, hobbyists, and professionals, while Craftcloud targets engineers and procurement teams needing quick, cost-competitive access to additive manufacturing services. The company operates on a break-even basis and has raised $6.37 million from investors including HZG Group, High-Tech Gruenderfonds, and Bayern Kapital.

The main competitive risk is the crowded marketplace segment, where players like Hubs (Protolabs), Shapeways, and Fictiv also offer on-demand quoting. All3DP's content-first approach provides a defensible inbound channel, but the marketplace's long-term differentiation depends on maintaining editorial independence and expanding its service-provider network across more materials and geographies.