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
Technology & Products
Key Products
Defiant200 metal 3D printer
Technological Advantage
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