Forerunner 3D Printing
Provides 3D printing services for prototypes, low-volume production, and firearms components using SLA, Polyjet, and MJF.
- CEO / Founder
- Paul DeWys
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Provides 3D printing services for prototypes and low-volume production parts, including end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for automation, utilizing various additive manufacturing technologies and materials such as SLA, Polyjet, and MJF.
Technological Advantage
Verified 2000+ round durability for 3D printed AR-15 lowers in Nylon 12; legacy expertise dating back to 1992.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex prototypes and low-volume production parts, specifically for automation tooling and firearms, with specialized FFL/SOT licensing.
How They Differentiate
Specialized firearms licensing (FFL/SOT) and deep integration with automation engineering/metrology via sister company.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial clients, automation, firearms industry, outdoor recreation
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Automation; Firearms; Outdoor Recreation
Competitors
3D Printing Ally; Protolabs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2016 via the acquisition of a local service provider; expanded from a single-technology shop to a multi-platform bureau featuring HP MJF, EOS SLS, and Stratasys FDM/Polyjet systems; holds FFL07 and SOT02 federal licenses for specialized firearms manufacturing.
Major Milestones
Acquired SMFG assets (2016); Launched Forerunner (2016); Added HP MJF (pre-2020); Obtained FFL 07/SOT 02 (2022)
Notable Customers
DeWys Engineering