Dow EVOLV3D
Develops high-performance thermoplastic filaments and room-temperature water-soluble support materials for FDM 3D printing, enabling durable, chemically resistant parts with simplified, non-hazardous post-processing.
- CEO / Founder
- Jim Fitterling
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Subsidiary
Technology & Products
Key Products
EVOLV3D™ Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC) Printing Filament; EVOLV3D™ Universal Support Material (USM); IMAGIN3D™ OBC; IMAGIN3D™ USM
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Superior z-axis strength and chemical resistance vs standard filaments; easy tap-water dissolution. VERIFIED: 2018 Edison Award for Applied Technology; proprietary Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC) chemistry backed by Dow’s global R&D infrastructure. DEFENSIBLE: Trade secrets and extensive chemical patents held by parent company.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates costly and hazardous high-temperature support removal processes by dissolving in tap water at room temperature, while delivering superior z-axis strength and chemical resistance that reduces part failure rates and accelerates time-to-market for industrial prototypes and end-use components.
How They Differentiate
Unlike traditional PVA/HIPS supports requiring heated water or chemical solvents, EVOLV3D USM dissolves in room-temperature tap water, cutting post-processing energy costs and eliminating hazardous waste disposal. OBC filament provides higher impact resistance and superior chemical resistance compared to standard PLA/ABS filaments from competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, prototyping labs, aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods companies utilizing FDM additive manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Goods; Healthcare
Competitors
BASF, ExxonMobil Chemical, LyondellBasell
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
As an internal business platform and material portfolio brand within Dow Inc., EVOLV3D does not report standalone financial metrics, revenue, or external venture funding. Key milestones include the strategic launch of the EVOLV3D brand to unify and commercialize Dow's 3D printing material offerings, the successful qualification of proprietary materials (such as VORAMER resins and DOWSIL silicones) on various third-party industrial 3D printing hardware platforms, and ongoing B2B partnerships with AM OEMs and service bureaus to drive industrial adoption of polymer additive manufacturing.
Major Milestones
2018: Won Bronze Edison Award for EVOLV3D in Applied Technology; 2019: Launched IMAGIN3D product line for broader industrial compatibility; 2020+: Integrated into Dow’s Industrial & Infrastructure materials portfolio