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All3DP

PlatformMunich, GermanyFounded 2014· One of 212 Platform 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
Mathias Plica
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$6.37M
Latest Round
Venture Round
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

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

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.