Blu-Bin
Retail 3D printing service offering on-demand printing, scanning, and design services through mall-based creation centers.
- CEO / Founder
- Daniel Riley
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $10K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Kickstarter Backers
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; 3D scanning services; 3D CAD and modeling services; Pre-printed items for purchase
Technological Advantage
Retail-focused service model with over 180 professional designers and 9 machines, offering a wide range of materials and quick turnaround.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible, friendly retail 3D printing services with transparent pricing by size bins, enabling rapid design and creation without technical expertise.
How They Differentiate
Physical retail presence in malls with live interaction vs. online-only competitors; bin-based pricing simplifies cost estimation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
General consumers, hobbyists, small businesses
Industry Verticals
Retail; Consumer Goods; Education; Hobbyist
Competitors
Shapeways; i.materialise; Sculpteo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Friendly neighborhood 3D printing shop; actively looking for investment to fuel expansion.
Major Milestones
Launched in 2012; Opened creation center at Great Mall in Milpitas, CA