HardwareChennai, IndiaFounded 2015· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse
Develops continuous fiber 3D printers and fabrication services for high-performance carbon fiber, Kevlar, and glass fiber components.
CEO / Founder
Dhinesh Kanagaraj
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$13M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Keiretsu Chennai Chapter; Vijay Kedia; Inflection Point Ventures; Accel; Trifecta Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Design, prototyping, tooling, production, and certification services for carbon fiber and other composite components; automation equipment for high-end carbon fiber parts; continuous fiber 3D printers using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and glass fiber.
Technological Advantage
Continuous fiber reinforcement (carbon fiber, etc.) via in-house FibrBots; 8000-hour lifetime for blades vs 2000-hour metal.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces aerospace component costs by 30% and increases part lifespan from 2,000 to 8,000 hours by automating continuous fiber composite fabrication.
How They Differentiate
Automates manual composite fabrication using patented Miniaturised Tow Placement; achieves 30% cost reduction and 4x component lifespan (8000h vs 2000h) for aerospace parts.
Fabheads develops continuous fiber 3D printers and fabrication services for high-performance carbon fiber, Kevlar, and glass fiber components. The company positions itself as a challenger in additive manufacturing, claiming Asia's first continuous fiber 3D printer and India's first publicly-listed 3D printing company via a ₹25 Crore SME IPO in 2024.
Its core technology is a patented Miniaturised Tow Placement process, implemented through in-house FibrBots. This automated approach replaces manual composite layup, using material extrusion of continuous fiber composites (MEX-CFF) to produce parts with carbon fiber, Kevlar, or glass fiber reinforcement. The company reports a 30% cost reduction for aerospace components and a 4x increase in part lifespan, from 2,000 to 8,000 hours, compared to metal equivalents.
Fabheads serves high-performance industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, biomedical, and drones. Named customers include Tata, ISRO, and the Motherson Group. Approximately 80% of clients come from the drone sector, and the company has delivered a 30% cost reduction for Indian Air Force helicopter blades. It also offers design, prototyping, tooling, production, and certification services.
The company's strategic moat lies in its proprietary material preparation and tow placement IP, with over 10 patents filed across 7 countries. Key partnerships include the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell and the iDEX program with the Indian Air Force. Total disclosed funding is $13M from investors including Accel, Inflection Point Ventures, and Trifecta Capital. CEO Dhinesh Kanagaraj previously worked at ISRO. Known competitors include Arris Composites, Cambium, and Teijin.
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