Copper3D
Develops and supplies patented, antibacterial nanocomposite materials for 3D printing, designed to reduce infections and save lives.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrés Acuña Velásquez
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.15M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Start-Up Chile, Corfo, NASA
Technology & Products
Key Products
["PLACTIVE (Antibacterial PLA)","MDflex (Antibacterial TPU)","MDFlex+ (Antibacterial TPU)","NanoClean (Antibacterial PETG)"]
Technological Advantage
The material's antibacterial properties are scientifically validated to eliminate over 99.99% of fungi, viruses, and bacteria. This provides a significant advantage in medical and high-contact applications where sterility and infection control are critical.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing scientifically validated, fully antibacterial 3D printing materials that actively eliminate microorganisms, reducing the risk of infections from 3D printed objects.
How They Differentiate
Copper3D's primary differentiator is its use of a patented copper-based nanocomposite that provides active, scientifically-proven antimicrobial properties, as opposed to competitors who may offer materials that are merely sterilizable or use different antibacterial agents.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Medical device manufacturers, hospitals, prosthetic and orthotic clinics, research institutions, and industries requiring antimicrobial surfaces.
Industry Verticals
["Medical & Healthcare","Animal Care","Food Industry","Consumer Products","Aerospace"]
Competitors
Spectrum Filaments (offers Safeguard PLA); Taulman3D (offers sterilizable nylon filaments); Other manufacturers of specialized medical-grade or antimicrobial 3D printing filaments.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["Development and patenting of their antibacterial nanocomposite technology.","Scientific validation of materials against a wide range of microorganisms, including viruses.","Received a grant from NASA to test antimicrobial 3D printing for space missions.","Launched a range of materials including PLA, TPU, and PETG-based filaments."]
Notable Customers
NASA