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Forecast 3D

ServiceCarlsbad, USAFounded 1994· One of 2026 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

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.

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