Fortis3D
Develops and manufactures premium 3D printing filaments with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications, focusing on polymer engineering and stringent quality control.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Murchison
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
BioDuro PLA; Ignis PLA; Lignum PLA; PA-GF20 (glass fiber reinforced nylon); PK-GF20 (glass fiber reinforced polyketone); Industrial PA nylon filaments; BioDuro Metallic PLA
Technological Advantage
Claims: Enhanced material properties (e.g., PA-GF20 offers very high strength and toughness). Verified: GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures quality control. Defensible: Proprietary formulations may be trade secrets; no patents found.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-quality, custom-formulated filaments with superior mechanical properties (e.g., toughness, heat resistance) and consistent quality (GMP/ISO 9001:2015 certified), enabling reliable functional parts and prototypes.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on custom formulations with enhanced properties (e.g., glass fiber reinforcement for industrial use) and stringent quality control (GMP/ISO certified) vs. competitors' standard filaments; targets niche industrial applications like automotive and appliances.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, professionals, automotive, and appliance manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Appliance; Consumer Goods; Prototyping
Competitors
Prusa Polymers; ColorFabb; Polymaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Fortis3D has launched new glass-fiber reinforced filaments PA-GF20 and PK-GF20 for industrial applications, operates a manufacturing facility with ISO9001:2015 and GMP certifications for quality control, and targets hobbyist, consumer, automotive, and appliance markets.
Major Milestones
Entered 3D printing filament market with unique custom formulations; Launched PA-GF20 and PK-GF20 glass fiber reinforced filaments; Achieved GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certification for manufacturing facility