Forecast 3D
A leading North American additive manufacturing service bureau specializing in high-volume polymer production, rapid prototyping, and digital manufacturing solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Corey Weber (pre-acquisition)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $20M
- Latest Round
- Acquired by ADDMAN Engineering (January 2026)
- Key Investors
- American Industrial Partners (via ADDMAN Engineering, January 2026)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Full spectrum of 3D printing and digital manufacturing services, from rapid prototyping to high-volume production, using polymers, composites, and metals. Specializes in polymer additive manufacturing with HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology.
Technological Advantage
Integration into the ADDMAN ecosystem allows for a 'one-stop-shop' advantage, combining Forecast 3D's polymer expertise with the parent company's metal additive and precision machining capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a seamless transition from rapid prototyping to full-scale industrial production using a massive fleet of advanced 3D printing technologies, reducing time-to-market and tooling costs.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in high-volume polymer production with one of the world's largest fleets of HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) machines, offering a 'bridge-to-production' service that competes with traditional injection molding.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Design engineers, product developers, and supply chain managers at OEMs and mid-to-large scale industrial firms.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Medical & Healthcare (ISO 13485 compliant)","Automotive & Transportation","Consumer Products","Industrial Equipment"]
Competitors
Shapeways, Padt, DiManEx
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated annual revenue of $20M - $50M; operates as a key business unit within the ADDMAN Group ecosystem.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1994 by Corey and Donovan Weber as a boutique prototyping shop.","Became a founding partner in the HP Digital Manufacturing Network in 2017.","Acquired by GKN Powder Metallurgy in October 2019 to expand global digital manufacturing.","Acquired by ADDMAN (an American Industrial Partners portfolio company) in November 2023 to form a comprehensive metal and polymer AM platform."]
Notable Customers
Serves various industries including healthcare, automotive, and aerospace. Supports customers globally.