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Provides SLA and DLP 3D printing services for prototyping, mockups, and small-scale production, plus 3D printer sales and leasing, reducing product development time from months to days.
- CEO / Founder
- Petr Štěpánek
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Lunate, Mubadala, Dubai Future
Technology & Products
Key Products
SLA 3D printing services; DLP 3D printing services; 3D printer sales (e.g., Zortrax, Asiga); 3D printer leasing; Product design and prototyping; Surface treatment and finishing; Small-scale manufacturing
Technological Advantage
Specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and DLP for high-accuracy, detailed prints; proprietary know-how in surface treatment enhances part quality; defensible through process expertise and customer relationships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers end-to-end product development from design to production using high-precision SLA/DLP 3D printing, cutting lead times from months to days and enabling low-investment market entry.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on SLA/DLP for high-detail applications vs. broader FDM/SLS offerings from Shapeways; provides hands-on showroom and leasing vs. online-only models; claims superior surface treatment quality.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies and makers in automotive, healthcare, engineering, design, and jewelry needing rapid prototyping or small-batch production.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Healthcare; Engineering; Design; Jewelry; Dental
Competitors
Shapeways; Proto Labs; Sculpteo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 1,000 projects completed annually; 300+ active customers; 40% year-over-year revenue growth in 2022
Major Milestones
2013: Founded; 2015: First 3D printer sales; 2018: Expanded to full-service AM provider; 2020: Launched online 3D printing service; 2022: Added large-format SLA capabilities
Notable Customers
RELMAG (custom relay components)