Denford
Official distributor of UP FDM 3D printers in the UK and Ireland, providing CAD/CAM and CNC solutions primarily for educational institutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Denford
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Virgin Money, UK Export Finance
Technology & Products
Key Products
UP Mini 2 3D Printer; UP Plus 2 3D Printer; UP BOX+ 3D Printer; EasySCAN 3D Scanner; CNC milling machines; CNC lathes; CNC routers; Laser cutters
Technological Advantage
Proprietary educational STEM packages (e.g., F1 in Schools Challenge) create switching costs through curriculum integration; established distribution network in UK/Ireland education sector.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides integrated educational STEM packages combining 3D printers, CNC machines, and CAD/CAM software to teach manufacturing skills, reducing equipment procurement complexity for institutions.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on educational market with integrated CAD/CAM/CNC/3D printing solutions, unlike general-purpose 3D printer manufacturers; provides curriculum-aligned STEM packages and official F1 in Schools equipment.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Schools, colleges, universities, and educational training centers
Industry Verticals
Education; Training
Competitors
Ultimaker; MakerBot; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Cash: £958,914; Net Worth: £1,911,341; Total Current Assets: £2,034,351; Total Current Liabilities: not specified (data available to 20 Jun 2025)[2]
Major Milestones
Founded in 1944; Became official distributor of UP 3D Printing range in UK/Ireland; Founder and sponsor of F1 in Schools STEM Challenge
Notable Customers
Loughborough University (Additive Manufacturing Research Group teaching lab)