Defiant 3D
Develops the Defiant200 metal 3D printer using proprietary Cold Deposit and Sinter (CDS) technology for stainless steel 316L parts, targeting affordable workshop integration.
- CEO / Founder
- Gary James Cairns
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $63K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Scottish EDGE
Technology & Products
Key Products
Defiant200 metal 3D printer
Technical position · AMPulse analysis
Proprietary CDS process potentially offers cost advantages over traditional metal AM methods, protected by pending patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces metal 3D printer cost to £45,000 (~$57,000) with a compact single-unit design, enabling in-house production of stainless steel parts without expensive traditional systems.
How They Differentiate
Claims 3x lower cost than typical metal 3D printers (e.g., £45k vs. £150k+ for entry-level LPBF systems) with simplified workshop integration, though unverified against named competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Workshops, small to medium manufacturers seeking affordable metal 3D printing
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Desktop Metal; Markforged; ExOne
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company closed and was dissolved via voluntary strike-off on 4 March 2025; assets including patent-pending CDS technology available for purchase; accounts filed as dormant company for periods ending 30 April 2022 and 30 April 2024.
Major Milestones
Launched Defiant200 at TCT 3Sixty 2023; Company closed and assets for sale as of website statement
Funding rounds
- Grant£50,0002021-12Lead: Scottish EDGE · Source: Web