ART – Applied Rapid Technologies
Provides rapid prototyping and 3D printing services specializing in plastics for prototypes and short-run production.
- CEO / Founder
- Bruce LeMaster
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Obsidian Solutions Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom 3D printed prototypes; Short-run production parts
Technological Advantage
Deep domain expertise through founder's leadership in AMUG and 25+ years of operational history in polymer AM.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers high-quality plastic prototypes and short-run parts with a focus on speed and engineering support, leveraging 25+ years of AM expertise.
How They Differentiate
Niche focus on plastics AM prototyping with an emphasis on engineer education and high-touch service compared to large-scale automated platforms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, and inventors from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Healthcare; Consumer Electronics; Sporting Goods; Defense
Competitors
3D Systems; Stratasys; Xometry; Protolabs; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew to $5.3M in 2025.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1996; Acquired by Obsidian Solutions Group in 2020; Reported $5.3M revenue in 2025
Notable Customers
General Dynamics; Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); NASA; U.S. Marine Corps; Hampton Carver (LinQ); Randy Shroyer (The Amazing Siding Cinch); XO Heart Shield; Airbrush