Forward AM Technologies
Forward AM provides a comprehensive range of high-performance materials for additive manufacturing, including polymer filaments (Ultrafuse®), metal filaments, photopolymer resins (Ultracur3D®), and powders (Ultrasint®). The company was formed from the carve-out of BASF's 3D printing materials portfolio and its assets were acquired by Stratasys after a brief period of independence and insolvency.
- CEO / Founder
- Martin Back
- Team Size
- 101-250
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Stratasys (Acquirer)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments","Ultrafuse® Polymer Filaments (e.g., PLA, ABS, PET, PP)","Ultracur3D® Photopolymer Resins","Ultrasint® Powder Bed Fusion Materials (e.g., TPU, PP, PA)"]
Technological Advantage
The advantage lies in its comprehensive, 'one-stop-shop' portfolio covering multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, PBF). This, combined with deep application engineering support, positioned it as a key materials partner for companies looking to scale their AM operations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide a one-stop shop for high-performance, industrial-grade 3D printing materials with extensive process and application expertise, enabling customers to move from prototyping to serial production.
How They Differentiate
Forward AM differentiated itself by offering an extensive, cross-technology portfolio of materials inherited from BASF, combined with strong technical and application development support. This contrasted with competitors who might specialize in only one type of material or technology.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and medical device companies.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Industrial Goods","Aerospace","Medical","Consumer Goods"]
Competitors
Evonik; Covestro; Henkel
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $10M
Major Milestones
["2017: Founded as BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH.","July 2023: Carved out from BASF via a management buyout led by Martin Back, becoming Forward AM Technologies.","November 2023: Filed for insolvency in Germany.","January 2024: Closed its US operations.","May 2024: Key assets and operations acquired by Stratasys."]
Notable Customers
Ford; Daimler; Siemens