Carima
Korea's first DLP (Digital Light Processing) 3D printer manufacturer producing high-precision photopolymerization systems for dental, jewelry, automotive, and industrial prototyping applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Lee Byung-geuk
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- No key investors identified from reliable sources.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Current portfolio: DLP printers IMD-C, IMD, DM4K, DM400 and X1; LCD printers IML and IML-16K; CARIMA P250; CL300Pro and CL1800 curing machines; ceramic, general, functional, dental and engineering resins; Carima Slicer V2; bioprinting and metal offerings.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary photopolymerization process with optical homogenization and image processing algorithms; claims world-class precision and speed comparable to international DLP leaders; non-toxic resin chemistry reduces occupational hazards; self-developed supply chain (equipment + software + materials) reduces dependency on third parties.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-speed, high-precision DLP 3D printing with self-developed proprietary equipment and materials; enables rapid prototyping and production of dental prosthetics, jewelry, and automotive components with superior surface quality and optical clarity.
How They Differentiate
Korean-made DLP systems with proprietary algorithms (optical homogenization, image processing); vertical integration across hardware, software, and materials; focus on high-precision applications (dental, jewelry) where optical clarity and surface finish are critical; educational mission ('Leading the Imagination with 3D Printers') suggests brand differentiation around accessibility and training.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental labs, jewelry manufacturers, automotive parts producers, prototyping/R&D facilities, figurine makers
Industry Verticals
Dentistry (prosthetics, crowns, bridges); Jewelry manufacturing; Automotive parts; Industrial prototyping; Consumer product R&D
Competitors
Graphy, Inc., InssTek, Inc., FabWeaver
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
20+ years of continuous production and market presence; exports high-end DLP printers globally; educational specialist training in 3D printing (indicates growing customer base and market influence).
Major Milestones
2000: Company founded as Korea's first DLP 3D printer manufacturer; 2000+: Continuous product development and market expansion (20+ year history); Product evolution: Master → DP110E → IM series (jewelry-specific) → DM series (industrial) → DM250K (4K UHD generation)
Notable Customers
Dio Implant (500 units delivered 2018–19); Shofu, Japan (IMD-S sales contract signed 2022)