Deltaprintr
Affordable, user-friendly FDM 3D printers featuring delta-style architecture and all-metal hotends, designed to democratize 3D printing access for educational institutions and makers.
- CEO / Founder
- Shai Schechter
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- $236K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
Delta 3D Printer (original, 2013 design, FDM/delta-style); Delta Go (compact, portable variant; ~$399; anodized aluminum/powder-coated steel; 200mm/sec max speed; ships fully assembled); Mini Hotend (all-metal hotend; 700°C capable; universal compatibility)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary delta-style kinematics optimized for speed (200mm/sec) and precision; all-metal hotend design enables multi-material printing; proven manufacturing scalability from Kickstarter orders; modular hotend (Mini Hotend) sold as aftermarket accessory, creating revenue stream from installed base
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces cost barrier to 3D printing in schools and educational programs by offering fast, efficient, user-friendly machines at 30-50% lower price points than traditional commercial printers; compact portable design (Delta Go) eliminates facility constraints
How They Differentiate
Delta Go: compact portable form factor (~15 kg); fully assembled and tested (ship-to-use); all-metal hotend for material versatility; USD $349–$399 price point undercuts Prusa and Ultimaker while maintaining quality; education-first brand positioning vs generic maker focus; fast support (same-day shipping from USA warehouse)
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions, teachers, students, makers, and DIY enthusiasts seeking affordable 3D printing solutions
Industry Verticals
Education; Manufacturing/Prototyping; Maker/DIY
Competitors
Ultimaker (Cartesian FDM, professional focus, $5K–$25K+); Creality (budget FDM, Cartesian/Ender-series, $200–$1.2K); Prusa Research (Czech FDM, Cartesian i3 series, $400–$1.5K, education discounts); Solidoodle (delta-style FDM competitor, overlapping market segment)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
236k raised via Kickstarter 2013; high demand caused inventory freeze (Sept 2014–2015); active product line as of 2016+; continuous product iteration (Mini Hotend, Delta Go upgrades); maintains online sales and customer support community (forums, Discord, live chat)
Major Milestones
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Notable Customers
Educational institutions and schools (implicit; stated target market, no specific names available); Maker communities and DIY enthusiasts (implied from product positioning and community forums)