CARIMATEC Co., Ltd.
Spin-off from CARIMA (founded April 2024) developing automated DLP 3D printing solutions for industrial and dental mass production, with 12 printer models and 30 material types.
- CEO / Founder
- Kwang-Min Lee
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- ["FuturePlay"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
DM400 Automated 3D Printing System (flagship automated production); DM4K (large-format industrial DLP, 4K); X1 (ultra-fast DLP, 50cm/h); IMD-C (dental DLP); IML / IML-16K (dental LCD); ZENESIS (bioprinting system, 2025); CL300Pro (UV curing); Carima Slicer V2; 30 material types: General, Dental, Industrial, Bioprinting categories
Technological Advantage
Proprietary optical DLP engine development since 2008 (16+ years of IP); C-CAT continuous printing technology providing high-speed production; 12 printer models covering industrial and dental segments; 25 proprietary material formulations including ceramic-filled and biocompatible resins; Republic of Korea Science and Technology Medal of Honor for Innovation (2023); DM400 designated Innovative Product by Korean Procurement Service (2021).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers automated DLP 3D printing systems for mass production in dental and industrial applications, leveraging over 20 years of accumulated CARIMA expertise with a focus on automation, reduced labor costs, and 24-hour continuous production.
How They Differentiate
Longest continuous track record in Asia for DLP 3D printing (since 2000); proven ODM production capability at scale (750+ units delivered to Japanese partners); comprehensive vertical integration (hardware + 25 materials + slicing software + UV curing) in one vendor; government-validated quality (Korean Procurement Service Innovative Product); international trade presence across 20+ countries.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental laboratories and clinics; industrial manufacturers; research institutions; ODM partners (Mutoh Japan, Shofu Japan, Dio Implant Korea)
Industry Verticals
Digital Dentistry; Industrial Manufacturing; Bioprinting; Electronics
Competitors
EnvisionTEC/ETEC (industrial DLP); Carbon (DLS/CLIP technology); 3D Systems Figure 4; Rapid Shape (dental DLP); SprintRay (dental)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
12 printer models; 30 material types; DM400 system producing 700 models/day per unit; ZENESIS bioprinting system launched 2025; Formnext 2025 exhibitor
Major Milestones
2024 (Apr): CARIMATEC founded as spin-off from CARIMA by Kwang-Min Lee; 2024: Investment from FuturePlay; 2024: DM400 Automated System deployed at Korea's largest clear aligner company (3,500 models/day); 2024: X1 adopted by South African mining solutions company; 2025: ZENESIS bioprinting system launched at Formnext 2025; 2025: IML-16K dental LCD printer launched
Notable Customers
Largest clear aligner company in Korea (5 DM400 automated systems, ~3,500 dental models/day); Large mining solutions company in South Africa (X1 printer for mass production of parts)