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Develops indigenously designed metal 3D printers (STLR Series) using Laser Powder Bed Fusion technology for aerospace, automotive, and medical industries; provides end-to-end metal AM solutions from design to post-processing.
- CEO / Founder
- Vishwas Puttige
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
STLR Series metal 3D printers (Laser Powder Bed Fusion); ALM-400 metal 3D printer (compact industrial model); STLR 120 (compact Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion machine); Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) consulting; Materials and process optimization services; Metal 3D printing service bureau (design → printing → post-processing → validation)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary LPBF systems developed in India with geopolitical advantage for Indian and South Asian manufacturers; integrated design-for-AM (DfAM) expertise; end-to-end service model from design consultation to part validation differentiates from pure hardware competitors; deep post-processing capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Made-in-India metal 3D printing systems reducing technology import dependence while providing comprehensive design-to-part services backed by decades of manufacturing expertise from Ace Micromatic Group's 75+ global locations.
How They Differentiate
Made-in-India indigenous metal 3D printer design; service bureau model combining printers, materials, DfAM, and post-processing under one provider; backed by India's largest machine tool conglomerate providing capital, expertise, and global distribution; focus on affordability and accessibility vs. premium European/US competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, and tooling sectors seeking on-demand metal part production and prototyping.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical/Healthcare; Die & mould manufacturing; Defense
Competitors
EOS; GE Additive (Concept Laser); SLM Solutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Launched ALM-400 metal 3D printer (indigenously developed); expanded product line with STLR 120 compact model; joined Sigma Additive Solutions OEM Partner Network (2022); exhibited at Formnext 2025 (major international AM trade show); integrated into Ace Micromatic Group's global manufacturing and distribution ecosystem spanning 75+ locations.
Major Milestones
Founded 2018 as Additive Manufacturing division of Ace Micromatic Group; Developed STLR Series metal 3D printers (Laser Powder Bed Fusion); Launched ALM-400 metal 3D printer (indigenously developed); Launched STLR 120 compact Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion machine; Joined Sigma Additive Solutions OEM Partner Network (July 2022); Exhibited at Formnext 2025 (international trade show)
Notable Customers
ISRO (Chandrayaan-3 mission - 3D printed Indian National emblem); Super Auto Forge (P) Limited