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CREAT3D

ServiceReading, United KingdomFounded 2013· One of 2060 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides additive manufacturing solutions including 3D printing equipment, consumables, and services to businesses and higher education clients, reducing lead times and enabling on-demand production.

CEO / Founder
James Wood
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Established
Total Funding
$3.4M
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
Stella Capital, Plug and Play Tech Center

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D printers (Ultimaker, Markforged, Formlabs); Consumables (filaments, resins); Spare parts; Additive manufacturing consultation services; LayerParts 3D printing service

Technological Advantage

Verified advantage: Accredited provider with expertise in multiple AM technologies (FFF, SLA, CFF) for diverse applications. Defensible through partnerships and industry recognition.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead time from design to final part by minimizing internal purchasing and goods-in processes, enabling faster prototyping and production of end-use components at lower unit costs.

How They Differentiate

Offers independent buying advice and cross-industry expertise compared to competitors focused on single technologies, with a broad portfolio including FFF, SLA, and CFF for both prototyping and end-use parts.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Businesses and higher education institutions across aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing sectors

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Manufacturing; Education

Competitors

3D Prima; 3D Systems Corporation; Brunered Industries

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Leading companies such as LISI Aerospace, Williams F1 Racing, Sellafield Ltd, Ocado, Bombardier, Jaguar Land Rover, University College London and Imperial College London work with us to achieve business efficiencies through Additive, by streamlining processes.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2013; Became Markforged reseller in the UK; Launched LayerParts 3D printing service

Notable Customers

University College London, The Bartlett School of Architecture