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Chromatic 3D Materials

MaterialsGolden Valley, Minnesota, USAFounded 2016· One of 1019 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops a technology for 3D printing industrial-strength, durable polyurethane elastomers using their RX-AM™ (Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing) materials and technology platform.

CEO / Founder
Cora Leibig
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$16.1M
Latest Round
Series C
Key Investors
Golden Seeds, Embedded Ventures, Oyat Invest, DSM Venturing, Said Business School Foundation, National Science Foundation, High Water Venture Partners

Technology & Products

Key Products

RX-AM™ (Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing) materials and technology platform for 3D printing industrial-strength, durable polyurethane elastomers.

Technological Advantage

The technology allows for cost-effective, on-demand manufacturing of industrial-grade parts, reducing waste and supply chain dependencies. It also enables printing directly onto various surfaces, including textiles.

Patent position

Chromatic 3D Materials filed 9 patent families in 2022–2024 versus 24 in 2019–2021; filings fell 62%, compared with a 21% fall in tracked AM filings in the same patent offices. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
9 families filed 2022–2024, 24 in 2019–2021 (-62%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -21%
Process mix, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Material extrusion 100% → 89%
Focus, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Equipment 100% → 100%
Filed in
US 40%WO 24%EP 21%CN 14%
Named competitors, AM patent families
Carbon 124Formlabs 114Stratasys 494

42 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

To provide a cost-effective, flexible, and sustainable solution for manufacturing durable, industrial-grade elastomeric parts at any scale, from a single piece to millions.

How They Differentiate

Chromatic focuses on a specific niche of industrial-strength, durable polyurethane elastomers via a reactive printing process, as opposed to competitors who may focus more on prototyping or different material types.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical devices, and textile industries.

Industry Verticals

Industrial, Transportation, Textiles, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical Devices

Competitors

Carbon; Formlabs; Stratasys

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanding its team, launched the RX-Flow 2500 printer, growing revenue and market reach, and serves over 50 customers and development partners.

Major Milestones

Launch of the RX-Flow 2500 printer, Securing multiple rounds of funding, Establishment of a European office in Germany

Notable Customers

Serves over 50 customers and development partners globally

https://c3dmaterials.com

Recent coverage of Chromatic 3D Materials

Official records

Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.

  • [F] SBIR/STTR · 2 AM awards · latest 2019
  • [F] SBIR Phase II: Novel Dynamic Elastomer System For Additive Manufacturing · 2019 · USD 749,999
  • [F] SBIR Phase I: Novel Dynamic Elastomer System for Additive Manufacturing · 2017 · USD 225,000

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
44
Granted
13
Families
42

Leading domains: process (43), equipment (29), material (6)

Filings by year: 2025: 2 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 14

  1. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS COMPRISING A THERMOSET MATERIAL HAVING A SELECTED SMOOTHNESS OVER MULTIPLE STACKED LAYERS04635717 · EP
  2. Manufacture of three-dimensional objects from thermoset materials114889117 · CN
  3. Method of three-dimensional printing of part having overhang115666903 · CN
  4. METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLOW DURING THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING20230219283 · US
  5. THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING OF A FUNCTIONALLY GRADED ROBOTIC END EFFECTOR04013580 · EP

Funding rounds

  • Series C$6.0M2024-08
  • Series B$3.1M2023-08-15
  • Series A$5.0M2021-11-12Lead: Embedded Ventures
  • Seed$2.0M2018-04-25

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Chromatic 3D Materials targets a gap in polymer AM: the production of durable, industrial-grade elastomeric parts that match the mechanical performance of molded polyurethanes. While most polymer printers rely on thermoplastics or photopolymers, Chromatic's RX-AM (Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing) platform uses a chemical reaction during extrusion to form thermoset polyurethane. This process yields parts with high elasticity, abrasion resistance, and tear strength, making them suitable for end-use applications rather than prototyping.

The RX-AM technology prints directly onto textiles and other substrates, enabling hybrid structures such as reinforced seals or flexible components bonded to rigid frames. The RX-Flow 2500 printer, launched as a key milestone, supports production from single units to millions of parts, positioning the platform for both prototyping and volume manufacturing. Chromatic serves over 50 customers and development partners across industrial, transportation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, and textiles.

Competing with established polymer AM players like Carbon, Formlabs, and Stratasys, Chromatic differentiates through its exclusive focus on high-performance polyurethane elastomers via reactive extrusion. Its IP portfolio, with the CEO named as inventor on over 25 patents, provides a defensible position in this niche. The company has raised $16.1M from investors including Golden Seeds, DSM Venturing, and the National Science Foundation, and has established a European office in Germany to expand its market reach.