FAR Innovation
Designs and manufactures industrial-grade FDM 3D printers and scanning systems, leveraging a 50-year heritage in automotive OEM manufacturing to deliver high-reliability additive solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Federico Rodriguez
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
TecnoArt II, TecnoArt S1, and TecnoArt S2 FDM 3D printers; FAR Scan 3D scanning systems; custom industrial automation and prototyping services.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary hardware architecture optimized for 24/7 industrial duty cycles; deep vertical integration with the parent company's (Fábrica de Autopartes Rodriguez) manufacturing infrastructure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides industrial-grade reliability and local technical support for 3D printing hardware, reducing downtime and maintenance costs for Latin American manufacturers compared to imported alternatives.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from consumer-grade competitors by utilizing industrial-grade components (linear guides, CNC-machined parts) and offering 3x higher duty cycles for continuous production environments.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial SMEs, automotive workshops, and technical educational institutions in the Mercosur region seeking robust, continuous-use 3D printing hardware.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Education, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Aerospace
Competitors
Trimaker, Kikai Labs, Hellbot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Supplies 3D printing equipment to major automotive OEMs in Argentina; expanded product line from single printer to full ecosystem including scanning.
Major Milestones
2014: Launch of FAR Innovation as a dedicated 3D printing division; 2016: Commercial release of the FAR 1 industrial printer; 2018: Introduction of the FAR Scan 3D scanning line.
Notable Customers
Toyota Argentina, Mercedes-Benz Argentina, various Argentine technical universities.