BCN3D Technologies
BCN3D Technologies manufactures professional desktop 3D printers featuring a unique Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system for high-productivity FFF printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Xavier Martínez Faneca
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $6.3M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- CDTI, Mondragon, Danobatgroup, JME Ventures, JME VC, Accurafy4, Henkel AG
Technology & Products
Key Products
["BCN3D Epsilon Series (W50, W27)","BCN3D Sigma Series (Sigma D25)","BCN3D Omega I60","BCN3D Smart Cabinet","BCN3D Cloud (Software)"]
Technological Advantage
The IDEX system provides a significant productivity advantage by reducing manufacturing times. The company's open filament strategy allows the use of a wide range of third-party materials, increasing application possibilities and reducing operational costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide highly productive and versatile professional 3D printers through its IDEX technology, which doubles printing productivity and allows for complex, multi-material parts, combined with an open filament system for material flexibility.
How They Differentiate
BCN3D's key differentiator is its IDEX technology, which offers higher productivity for dual extrusion FFF printing compared to competitors. Its open material ecosystem also provides greater flexibility and lower costs than more closed systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professionals, engineers, designers, and manufacturers in industrial, automotive, and educational sectors seeking reliable and productive desktop 3D printing solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","Automotive","Aerospace","Education","Product Design","Healthcare"]
Competitors
UltiMaker; Raise3D; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company had achieved significant growth, including a successful spin-off, global channel expansion, and new product launches. However, the company filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May 2024.
Major Milestones
["2012: BCN3D project begins at Fundació CIM (UPC).","2015: Launch of the first BCN3D Sigma with IDEX technology.","2019: Spins-off as an independent company with a $3 million seed round.","2020: Secures a €2.8 million funding round.","2022: Unveils Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology.","2024: Carves out the VLM business unit into a new company, Supernova.","2024: Files for voluntary bankruptcy."]
Notable Customers
Nissan; BMW; Saint-Gobain; Camper; Louis Vuitton