Carbodeon
Nanodiamond additive manufacturer supplying uDiamond® PLA filament for FFF 3D printing and nanodiamond dispersions for industrial coatings, metal finishing, and polymer composites.
- CEO / Founder
- Vesa Myllymäki
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.65M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Straightforward Capital (lead, EUR 1.5M round); Enso Ventures (biotech/advanced materials focus)
Technology & Products
Key Products
uDiamond® PLA 3D Printing Filament; uDiamond® nanodiamond powder (carboxylic acid, hydrogen, amine-terminated); uDiamond® dispersions (aqueous and organic solvent); uDiamond® Hard Chrome Composite Coatings; Nicanite™ Carbon Nitride products
Technological Advantage
Patented nanodiamond functionalization process enabling mono-functionalized products with superior performance. Demonstrated 2x wear resistance improvement in fluoropolymer coatings; faster deposition rates and stronger prints in 3D-printed parts. Trade-secret formulations and established manufacturing process provide defensible moat.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
uDiamond® nanodiamond-enhanced PLA filament delivers stronger 3D prints with faster deposition rates and increased wear resistance in coatings; acts as lubricant in extrusion without nozzle wear. Industrial coatings with nanodiamond additives extend service life and reduce maintenance downtime (e.g., 2x wear resistance in fluoropolymer coatings).
How They Differentiate
Proprietary nanodiamond synthesis and functionalization process; first-to-market with nanodiamond-enhanced FFF filament (uDiamond); lubricant action reduces nozzle wear vs. conventional filled filaments; partnerships with leading research institutions (VTT, UPM) validate technology; established industrial customer base in metal finishing and coatings provides revenue stability.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing filament manufacturers (OEM/resellers); industrial coating and metal finishing service providers; aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing; Metal Finishing; Industrial Coatings; Polymer Composites; Aerospace; Automotive; Electronics; Oil & Gas; CMP Polishing
Competitors
Adamas Nanotechnologies; Ray Techniques
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
8 employees; €1.5M funding from Straightforward Capital; $1.7M total funding raised
Major Milestones
2018 — Introduced uDiamond® PLA 3D printing filament; 2019 — Strategic partnership with UPM for cellulose + nanodiamond 3D materials; 2016 — Series funding from Straightforward Capital (EUR 1.5M), with prior investment from Enso Ventures