CleanGreen3D
An eco-friendly 3D printing company that uses patented Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL) technology to create full-color, robust models from ordinary paper without plastic, powders, or resins.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Conor MacCormack
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
CG-1 Professional Full-Color 3D Printer (main hardware product), SDL-based printing consumables (standard A4/letter paper, water-based CMYK ink, adhesive), Service bureau and customer support for former Mcor ArkePro customers, Automatic Waste Removal feature and full-color inkjet printing system
Technological Advantage
Patented Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL) technology invented by Dr. Conor and Fintan MacCormack in 2003, delivering full HD color printing at up to 5760 x 1440 x 508 DPI, heat resistance up to 135°C, wood-like tactile finish, operating costs 80% lower than plastic-based 3D printers, and fully biodegradable/recyclable output with zero plastic waste and no harmful emissions or dust.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers zero-plastic sustainable 3D printing with zero dust or emissions, producing biodegradable and recyclable full-color models at 80% lower operating costs than traditional 3D printing, while offering heat resistance up to 135°C and wood-like durability.
How They Differentiate
CleanGreen3D's paper-based Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL) technology uniquely uses ordinary office paper as build material with full-color inkjet printing, delivering zero-plastic, biodegradable models at 80% lower operating costs than polymer-based 3D printing. Unlike competitors using plastic filaments, powders, or resins, CleanGreen3D produces fully recyclable wood-like models with no harmful emissions or dust.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educators, creators, inventors, industrial designers, planners, strategists, architects, engineers, forensic scientists, medical professionals, and sustainability-focused organizations
Industry Verticals
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing, Education, Architecture and Construction, Medical and Healthcare, Industrial Design and Prototyping, Forensic Science, Aerospace and Automotive (historical partnerships with NASA, Boeing, Honda during Mcor era), Environmental and Sustainability
Competitors
Stratasys; 3D Systems; HP (Multi Jet Fusion)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company ceased trading after operating from late 2019 to April 2022; approximately 6 employees during operations; no significant growth metrics publicly disclosed
Major Milestones
October 2019: Acquired Mcor Technologies assets and IP to form CleanGreen3D Limited, 2019-2020: Launched CG-1 professional full-color 3D printer (redesigned Mcor ArkePro), April 29, 2022: Ceased trading operations, December 19, 2022: Company officially dissolved, Patented SDL technology from former Mcor portfolio for paper-based 3D printing
Notable Customers
NASA (inherited from Mcor Technologies era); Boeing (inherited from Mcor Technologies era); Honda (inherited from Mcor Technologies era); MIT (inherited from Mcor Technologies era); Nike (inherited from Mcor Technologies era); Educational institutions; Architecture and design firms