Cubicure
Cubicure develops and sells integrated 3D printing solutions, including proprietary high-performance photopolymers and precision hardware, based on its Hot Lithography (HL) technology for industrial additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Gmeiner
- Team Size
- 51-100
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- €79M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Align Technology, AM Ventures, EIC Fund, Hermann Hauser
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Caligma 3D Printers (for prototyping and small series)","Cerion 3D Printers (for industrial series production)","Evolution and Evolution FR (flame-retardant) Resins: Tough and temperature-stable materials.","ThermoBlast Resins: For applications requiring very high heat deflection temperature.","Vision Resins: For transparent applications."]
Technological Advantage
The ability to process a unique class of high-performance photopolymers provides a significant competitive advantage, opening new industrial applications for additive manufacturing. The acquisition by Align Technology provides substantial resources and a strategic focus on the dental and medical markets, leveraging the technology for direct-printing of orthodontic appliances.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Cubicure's Hot Lithography technology enables the 3D printing of high-viscosity, high-performance polymers, producing parts with superior mechanical properties and thermal stability that bridge the gap between conventional additive manufacturing and injection molding.
How They Differentiate
Cubicure differentiates itself through its unique Hot Lithography technology, which unlocks a portfolio of high-performance materials with superior toughness and thermal stability compared to standard SLA resins. While competitors like Carbon also offer high-performance resins, Cubicure's approach focuses on processing extremely viscous materials that others cannot, bridging the gap towards injection-molded part quality.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in sectors like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical technology requiring durable, temperature-resistant polymer parts for prototyping, tooling, and series production.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Medical/Dental","Electronics"]
Competitors
Carbon; Formlabs; 3D Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The acquisition by Align Technology, a major player in the dental industry, serves as a primary indicator of the company's success and growth potential. Prior to the acquisition, the company had demonstrated steady growth through partnerships and system sales across various industrial sectors.
Major Milestones
["2015: Company founded as a spin-off from TU Wien.","2017: Commercial launch of the first Hot Lithography machine, the Caligma 200.","2021: Introduction of the Cerion production-scale 3D printer.","2021: CEO Robert Gmeiner wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in Austria.","2024: Acquisition by Align Technology completed in January for ~€79 million."]
Notable Customers
Align Technology (now parent company); While specific customer names are often confidential, Cubicure serves a range of industrial clients in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors for applications like connectors, jigs, and fixtures.