Auxetic
Provides professional 3D printing services for rapid manufacturing of prototypes, fixtures, and end-use products, serving hobbyists to engineers with engineering-driven consultation.
- CEO / Founder
- Alex Meckes
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rapid prototyping; High-tolerance fixtures; End-use production parts; Design optimization; Model repairs; Additive manufacturing consultation
Technological Advantage
Claims faster turnaround times and no minimum order quantities compared to traditional manufacturing; advantage is replicable but differentiated by founder expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and eliminates minimum order quantities for prototypes and production parts, enabling faster iteration and market entry with expert design-for-additive-manufacturing support.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on engineering-driven consultation and accessibility for small-scale projects, unlike larger platforms that may prioritize volume; offers visual and dimensional inspection.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, product designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, startups, e-commerce businesses
Industry Verticals
Product design; Engineering; E-commerce; Startups; Consumer goods
Competitors
Shapeways; Proto Labs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Headquartered in New York City, services customers all over the United States with swift quoting and rapid 3D printing services.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016; Headquartered in New York City; Serves customers across the United States