Elite Additive Manufacturing
Provides additive manufacturing services and 3D printing solutions using Carbon DLS technology and Mantle's 3D tool printing for rapid prototyping and low-volume production.
- CEO / Founder
- Paul Patrash
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $350K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive manufacturing services; 3D part printing via Carbon DLS; Mold printing using Mantle's 3D Tool Printing Technology; Plastic injection molding; CNC machining; Prototype and low-volume tooling
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of Carbon DLS technology for high-quality 3D printed parts and Mantle's automated mold tooling system to reduce lead times and labor costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for prototype injection molds from weeks to days by combining additive and subtractive manufacturing, enabling faster product development cycles.
How They Differentiate
Offers specialized additive manufacturing services using Carbon DLS and Mantle tool printing, unlike traditional injection molding competitors focused solely on subtractive methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in automotive, medical, aerospace/defense, consumer products, and electronics industries requiring prototype and low-volume plastic parts.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical; Aerospace/Defense; Consumer Products; Electronics; Industrial
Competitors
Exacad; Concours Technologies; Goodfish
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 1982 by Joseph Mandeville and Robert Mandeville; launched sister company Elite Plastic Products in 1995. Facilities: 17,500 sq ft for Elite Mold, 24,000 sq ft for Elite Plastic Products. Combined sales >$10M per year (reported around 2009). Recent revenue estimates: $6.7M, $6.5M, $1M-$10M. Employees: 11-50, ~20. 2009: MoldMaking Technology Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention Award (Small Shop). March 17, 2025: Adopted Mantle's 3D tool printing technology, achieving 17% faster insert printing and up to 20% production throughput increase per Mantle software update.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1982; Launched sister company Elite Plastic Products in 1995; ISO 9001:2015 certified; IATF 16949 certified; ITAR/DDTC registered; Adopted Mantle 3D integration for rapid tooling