Buildatron
US-based manufacturer of RepRap-compatible 3D printer kits and components
- CEO / Founder
- James Wolff
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
RepRap-compatible 3D printer kits and components
Technological Advantage
Integrates special robotic assembly technology and features into RepRap-compatible printer designs, with a unique wedge-shaped metal case.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time and cost of realizing complex projects while enabling direct and indirect manufacturing for home inventors, educational institutions, small business, and the RepRap community.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on home market and small businesses with RepRap-compatible kits and a unique metal case design, compared to competitors like MakerBot and 3D Systems targeting broader markets.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Home inventors, educational institutions, small businesses, hobbyists, and 3D printer enthusiasts.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Hobbyist; Education
Competitors
MakerBot; Printrbot; Ultimaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company operated out of a modest office in Brooklyn, NY, and offered two printers based on the Prusa Mendel RepRap open source machine, targeting hobbyists and 3D printer enthusiasts.
Major Milestones
2012: Founded; 2013-2014: Kit sales; ~2014: Operations ceased