AstroPrint
Cloud platform for 3D printer management and app marketplace (acquired by BCN3D)
- CEO / Founder
- Drew Taylor (pre-acquisition CEO); Daniel Arroyo was CTO/Co-founder, now CSO at BCN3D
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $2.1M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Stanley Ventures, Alma Mundi Ventures, 500 Startups
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cloud printing platform, App marketplace, Remote printer management, Multi-printer control
Technological Advantage
Cloud-based control, app ecosystem, multi-printer management, hardware agnostic
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Manage and monitor 3D printing operations from any device anywhere
How They Differentiate
App marketplace model, broad hardware compatibility, consumer-friendly UX
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Print farms, Schools, Maker spaces, SMBs
Industry Verticals
Education, Prototyping, Small business manufacturing, Hobbyist
Competitors
OctoPrint, Ultimaker Cura Connect, 3DPrinterOS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
{"countries": "130", "acquisition": "BCN3D Sep 2021", "funding_raised": "$1.37M", "prints_managed": "3.5M", "registered_users": "200,000+"}
Major Milestones
Sep 2021: Acquired by BCN3D; 200K+ users in 130 countries; 3.5M 3D prints managed; 2,000 printers connected simultaneously avg; 2016: Marvell partnership at CES; 2013: Founded
Notable Customers
Purdue University, Litens Automotive, Baylor University, Post-acquisition BCN3D clients: NASA, BMW, Nissan, Louis Vuitton, MIT, Camper