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Aprios Custom MFG

ServiceMinneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego County, CA, USAFounded 1977· One of 2063 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides full-service contract manufacturing with Carbon DLS-based additive manufacturing for medical device prototyping and production, reducing time-to-market by 6-8 weeks.

CEO / Founder
Alex Danzberger
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Established
Total Funding
$1.3M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
The Rubber Group (TRG)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Carbon DLS 3D printing services; Micro-injection molding; Cleanroom assembly; Design for manufacturing; Prototyping; Tooling and mold making

Technological Advantage

Proprietary expertise in micro-molding and Carbon DLS process integration enables production of medical-grade parts with 25-micron resolution and biocompatible materials, verified through customer case studies

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Acceleration Station™ service combines design for additive manufacturing with Carbon DLS 3D printing to deliver functional prototypes and production parts in days instead of months, enabling faster regulatory approval and market entry.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in medical device micro-parts with cleanroom assembly and Carbon DLS technology, while competitors focus on broader industrial 3D printing services without medical-grade certification

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Medical device startups and OEMs requiring high-precision, small plastic parts

Industry Verticals

Medical Device; Electronics; Aerospace; Industrial; Filtration

Competitors

Shapeways; Proto Labs; Xometry

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Employee-owned (ESOP) company with approximately 73 employees; expanded to second Carbon DLS machine in 2021; rebranded to Aprios Custom MFG in 2024 reflecting growth in additive manufacturing services

Major Milestones

Founded in 1976; Became employee-owned through ESOP; Joined Carbon Production Network; Launched Acceleration Station™ service grants in 2021; Rebranded to Aprios Custom MFG in 2024

Notable Customers

Glimpse Diagnostics; Curbell Plastics; Medical device startups through Acceleration Station grants