CEAD
3D-printed HDPE workboats developed using large-format additive manufacturing technology, offering rapid production, customization, and sustainability for maritime applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Lucas Janssen
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.18M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Damen Shipyards Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large format 3D printers, robot-based and gantry-based large scale 3D printing solutions, including the CFAM 3D printer and Robot Extruder.
Technological Advantage
Rapid production, enhanced design freedom, and cost-effective, sustainable manufacturing processes that merge traditional maritime design with cutting-edge additive techniques.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Faster, more sustainable, and flexible production of functional workboats by leveraging large-scale additive manufacturing with recyclable HDPE material.
How They Differentiate
Focus on large-scale additive manufacturing with sustainable materials, offering significant reductions in lead time and enhanced customization compared to traditional shipbuilding methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Maritime operators, port authorities, and shipbuilders seeking durable, lightweight, and sustainable workboat solutions.
Industry Verticals
Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding, Marine Research
Competitors
ARRIS Composites, Dyze Design, KenzFigee
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Strong industry interest, significant media attention, and rapid prototype development following the public announcement in May 2024.
Major Milestones
Establishment of CEAD’s Maritime Application Center (MAC) in Delft, Public announcement of collaboration with Damen Compact Crafts (May 2024), Commencement of development and prototyping of the HDPE Workboat
Notable Customers
Port authorities; Maritime operators
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- Mega IIBuyer: Al Seer Marine · Supplier: CEAD
- CEAD FlexcubeBuyer: RusselSmith · Supplier: CEAD
- CEAD Hybrid FlexbotBuyer: Stack3D · Supplier: CEAD Inc.
- AM FlexbotBuyer: Technical University of Munich (Chair of Carbon Composites) · Supplier: CEAD
- Robot Extruder E25Buyer: Rapid Prototyping · Supplier: CEAD