Cartographer3D
Cartographer3D is a company that provides accessible solutions for high-end challenges, without being bound by conventional ideas. Since its launch in 2023, the Cartographer Probe has grown into one of the most popular 3D printer accessories in the DIY market. Over 20,000 units are already in use worldwide, allowing many users to achieve high-precision mesh measurements without relying on expensive products.
- CEO / Founder
- Richard James Davies
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cartographer V4 AIO (USB & CAN; Standard, Low Profile, Canvas Series); Cartographer Probe V3 with ADXL345 (Standard, Right-Angle, Flat Pack, Low Profile; CAN & USB); Cartographer Cyclone; Survey Touch contact-probe firmware; CNC toolhead mounts and cables
Technological Advantage
Eddy current based leveling probe technology for open-source 3D printers, defensible due to specialized sensor integration
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers unparalleled accuracy in bed surface scanning for 3D printers, enabling high precision printing without reliance on expensive products
How They Differentiate
Offers both USB and CAN setup compatibility, with focus on eddy current technology for higher accuracy in bed leveling
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing enthusiasts and professionals seeking high accuracy bed leveling solutions
Industry Verticals
3D printing; DIY market
Competitors
Beacon; BTT Eddy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 20,000 Cartographer Probe units sold globally since launch
Major Milestones
2023: Launched Cartographer Probe (privacy policy dated Nov 2023); 2024-01-16: CARTOGRAPHER3D LTD incorporated (Companies House 15414963); Cartographer V3/V4 product line and Survey Touch; authorised multi-region reseller network; 20k+ units cited historically