Craftunique (CraftBot)
Hungarian manufacturer of CraftBot desktop and industrial FDM 3D printers, offering a full ecosystem of hardware, proprietary CraftWare Pro slicer software, and compatible filaments for makers, professionals, and industrial users.
- CEO / Founder
- Csaba Mákos
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3.58M
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Solus Capital; Andgo Partners; Indiegogo backers ($245K)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Craftbot Flow Generation (Flow, Flow IDEX, Flow IDEX XL, Flow WIDE XL, Flow XL)","Craftbot Plus Pro","CraftWare Pro (Slicer Software)","Craftbot Flow IDEX (multi-material, multi-color dual extrusion)","CraftBot 3D printers and accessories"]
Technological Advantage
In-house hardware and firmware stack with proprietary CraftWare Pro software creates a tightly integrated 3D printing ecosystem — allowing greater control, simplified workflows, advanced features like bed leveling wizards, and improved print reliability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Craftbot delivers high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly 3D printing solutions at accessible price points, supported by an integrated ecosystem of hardware, proprietary software, and materials designed to optimize performance and ease of use.
How They Differentiate
Value-focused desktop printers with robust build.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, schools, and small businesses.
Industry Verticals
Education, makers, prototyping
Competitors
Prusa Research, Ultimaker, Raise3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 10,000 units sold worldwide since 2014; 45+ resellers globally; steadily expanding international reseller network.
Major Milestones
["2008: Craftunique founded in Budapest, Hungary","2014: Launched first CraftBot 3D printer via Indiegogo crowdfunding ($245K raised, 6x goal)","2016: Best Budget 3D Printer award","2017: Awarded Best Plug&Play by 3D Hubs","2018: Awarded Best Plug&Play by 3D Hubs consecutively","2019: €3.3M investment enabling expansion of product lines and global partnership network","Introduced Flow generation printers targeting industrial users with large-format printing","Developed proprietary CraftWare Pro slicer software","10,000+ units sold worldwide","Strong adoption in educational institutions for STEM and design learning"]
Notable Customers
Hungarian Medical University in Pécs; Ryerson University, Canada; University of Texas, USA; Education sector; Healthcare sector; Industrial users