DI Labs
Engineering-led industrial polymer 3D printing service bureau specializing in HP Multi Jet Fusion for mission-critical prototyping and end-use production, reducing time-to-market and enabling cost-effective mass customization.
- CEO / Founder
- Carl Douglass
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $925K
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- SWIF
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial 3D Printing Services; Engineering & DfAM Consulting; Mass Customization Solutions; Digital Manufacturing Workflows
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Engineering-led problem solving and rapid DfAM iteration. VERIFIED: Early deployment of HP 5420W enables production of white, industrial-grade nylon parts with superior surface finish and mechanical properties. Advantage is REPLICABLE but currently defended by process expertise, proprietary DfAM workflows, and direct customer engineering relationships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates $50k+ tooling costs for low-to-mid volume polymer production while cutting lead times from 8-12 weeks to 5-7 days, enabling just-in-time inventory and reducing working capital requirements.
How They Differentiate
Unlike aggregator platforms (Xometry, Fictiv) that rely on distributed networks and automated quoting, DI Labs operates a centralized, engineering-led facility specializing in HP MJF, delivering dedicated DfAM support and 30-50% faster turnaround for complex polymer geometries compared to traditional CNC or broad-spectrum service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product development engineers, medical device manufacturers, automotive/aerospace OEMs, and consumer goods companies
Industry Verticals
Medical Devices; Defense; Automotive; Aerospace; Consumer Goods; Electronics
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated revenue of $5.1M; operates a 20,000 sq/ft innovation lab; completed acquisition of Advocate3D
Major Milestones
Founded as Douglass Innovations (2013); Rebranded to DI Labs (2017); First in North America to deploy HP Multi Jet Fusion 5420W (2022); Launched Threedom mass customization brand
Notable Customers
Prinsco