ELITE Additive
Provides comprehensive additive manufacturing services using multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, Polyjet, SLS, DMLS, MJF) to accelerate product development from concept to production.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Block
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Security Bank USA
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; Additive manufacturing solutions; Automation systems integration
Technological Advantage
Utilizes market-leading OEM equipment (e.g., Carbon DLS Technology) and software to ensure high-quality, isotropic parts with excellent surface finishes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market and production costs by offering a full range of AM services with elite equipment and software, ensuring quality, throughput, and repeatability.
How They Differentiate
Provides a broader range of AM technologies (FDM, Polyjet, SLS, DMLS, MJF) compared to some competitors focused on single technologies, with emphasis on automation and tailored solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies across major industries requiring prototyping, tooling, and production parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods; Industrial
Competitors
Proto Labs; Shapeways; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in November 2017, located at 1876 23rd St. SE in Bemidji, MN, and welcomed by the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors as a new business.
Major Milestones
Founded in November 2017; Implementation of MES from AMFG for automation