Argyle Materials
Provides plug-and-play alternative FDM filaments and unlocking services for Stratasys 3D printers, reducing material costs by 25%+ for rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Kyle Bassett
- Team Size
- 11-50 employees
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
ABS M30-like materials with UL94 HB ratings; Ultem 9085 PEI filament; Stratasys-compatible ABS, ASA, PCABS, PC filaments; Unlocking service for Fortus machines
Technological Advantage
Proprietary unlocking service enables all material options on Fortus printers, increasing machine utilization; cost advantage of 25%+ savings over OEM materials with comparable performance (e.g., ABS M30-like strength and toughness).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Saves $5,000–$15,000 per machine per year with 25% lower material costs versus OEM, offers 100% money-back guarantee, and unlocks all material options on Fortus printers to expand business offerings.
How They Differentiate
25% lower cost-per-part versus Stratasys OEM materials, unlocking service to expand printer capabilities, and Americas-wide distribution with local fulfillment for faster delivery.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Users of Stratasys FDM printers (Fortus, Dimension, uPrint, F-Series) in rapid prototyping and manufacturing industries.
Industry Verticals
Rapid Prototyping; Rapid Manufacturing
Competitors
Stratasys (OEM materials); 3D Systems (polymer AM materials); ReDeTec (filament recycling); Shop3D.ca (third-party filaments)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serves 1,000+ customers worldwide; material cost savings of 25% ($5,000–$15,000 per machine per year).
Major Milestones
Founded in 2009; August 2022: Released ABS M30-like materials with UL94 HB ratings for Fortus printers
Notable Customers
Pivot AM; Agile