Flam3D
Not-for-profit cluster organization representing over 60 companies and research institutes in Flanders to promote 3D printing/additive manufacturing collaboration and value chain development.
- CEO / Founder
- Kris Binon
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- VLAIO (Flemish government)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industry cluster platform; Collaborative projects (e.g., 3D-printed bicycle demonstrator); Networking events; R&D initiatives
Technological Advantage
Network effect with over 60 member organizations creates ecosystem advantages for knowledge sharing and joint innovation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation among AM stakeholders to accelerate technology adoption and create new business opportunities.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on the Flanders/Benelux region with dense concentration of AM expertise and companies, unlike broader national or international clusters.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies and research institutes in the additive manufacturing ecosystem
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Additive Manufacturing Cluster (AMC) - Germany; MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) - UK; America Makes - USA
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from representing 13 companies and 2 research institutes in 2016 to over 60 companies and research institutes by 2023.
Major Milestones
2016: Founded as Flame3D/Flam王D; 2016: Launched fully 3D-printed bicycle demonstrator project with 15 organizations; 2023: Hosted Additive Manufacturing R&D Day as part of 3D Delta Week
Notable Customers
Royal DSM; Hexagon; AM-flow; AM Solutions; Marketiger; Additive Center; Poly Products; 3D&I