Aprios Custom MFG
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