ApplicationPortland, Maine, USAFounded 2021· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse
3D-printed surfboards manufactured using recycled plastics and bio-based resin, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional surfboards.
CEO / Founder
Luke Diehl
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$20K
Latest Round
Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D-printed surfboards"]
Technological Advantage
Sustainable manufacturing process with reduced environmental impact and innovative material construction.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-quality, durable, and sustainable surfboards produced via advanced 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing processes.
How They Differentiate
Focus on sustainability, durability, and leveraging 3D printing technology with recycled materials for a unique product offering.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Surfers seeking sustainable, durable, and high-performance surfboards
Industry Verticals
["Surfing","Sustainable Products"]
Competitors
Traditional surfboard manufacturers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Each board diverts about 2 kg of plastic from landfills, uses U.S.-sourced recycled materials for low carbon footprint, and the company has a 2-year R&D timeline to market-ready boards with plans for nationwide print bases for local customization.
Major Milestones
["Development of 3D-printed surfboards using recycled materials","Launched Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign aiming to raise $20K (Nov 2023)"]
Blueprint Surf occupies a niche at the intersection of recreational sporting goods and sustainable manufacturing. Traditional surfboard production relies on polyurethane foam and fiberglass, materials with significant environmental footprints. Blueprint Surf replaces these with recycled plastics and bio-based resin, aiming to reduce landfill waste and carbon emissions while maintaining board performance.
The company uses polymer material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing to fabricate surfboards. This additive approach enables on-demand production and design customization without the tooling costs of conventional molding. Each board diverts approximately 2 kg of plastic from landfills and uses U.S.-sourced recycled materials to keep the supply chain's carbon footprint low.
Blueprint Surf targets environmentally conscious surfers who want a durable, high-performance board without the ecological guilt of traditional materials. The company spent two years in R&D to bring a market-ready product to launch. It plans to establish nationwide print bases that would allow local customization and reduce shipping emissions further.
The company raised $9 million in Series A funding from Longshot Ventures LLC, an incubator with which CEO Luke Diehl is affiliated. Diehl's background includes hands-on work in a boatyard and aerospace engineering studies. The main competitive risk is scaling production to match the quality and feel of established hand-shaped or molded surfboards, a challenge common to early-stage additive manufacturing entrants in consumer goods.
Competitive Intelligence
Competitors, SWOT analysis, and investment insights