HardwareSan Francisco, California, USAFounded 2013· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse
Develops the Orsus hybrid manufacturing system that combines FDM 3D printing and CNC milling in a single desktop machine for engineers and makers, delivering machine shop quality parts with faster speed and higher precision.
CEO / Founder
Nathan Fuller
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$12.09M
Key Investors
Dolma Fund Management; CSLM Acquisition Corp.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Orsus hybrid manufacturing system
Technological Advantage
Proprietary hybrid manufacturing process that combines additive and subtractive capabilities in one system, enabling automated post-processing for superior surface finish and dimensional accuracy
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of machine shop quality parts on a desktop with 25% faster build times, 80% higher precision, and orders of magnitude better surface finish compared to standard desktop FDM printers through hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Orsus offers 25% faster build speed and 80% higher precision than other desktop FDM printers through its hybrid manufacturing approach, with automatic tool changes that eliminate manual post-processing steps
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, product designers, makers, and hobbyists seeking desktop manufacturing capabilities
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Education; Prototyping
Competitors
Bantam Tools; Pocket NC; Othermill
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Launch of Orsus hybrid manufacturing system in 2015
Fused Machines occupies a niche at the intersection of additive and subtractive manufacturing, offering a desktop system that produces parts with surface finish and dimensional accuracy typically associated with machine shops. Its Orsus system addresses a gap in the desktop market: standard FDM printers deliver speed and low cost but leave rough surfaces and loose tolerances, while standalone CNC mills require manual setup and tool changes. By integrating both processes in one machine with automatic transitions, Fused Machines aims to serve users who want functional prototypes or end-use parts without moving between separate workstations.
The core technology, Dual Sculpting Technology (DST), sequences FDM extrusion and CNC milling within a single build envelope. The system performs automatic tool changes between print head and milling spindle, enabling it to remove support material, refine surfaces, and hold tighter tolerances than a printer alone. Fused Machines claims 25% faster build times and 80% higher precision than comparable desktop FDM printers, with surface finish orders of magnitude smoother. The Orsus system is sold as a complete hardware unit targeting industrial prototyping, education, and hobbyist workshops.
Fused Machines has raised $12.09 million from investors including Dolma Fund Management and CSLM Acquisition Corp., and launched the Orsus system in 2015. The company competes with desktop CNC mills such as Bantam Tools and Pocket NC, as well as high-end desktop FDM printers. Its differentiation rests on eliminating manual post-processing steps through automated hybrid manufacturing, though the niche remains small relative to dedicated LPBF or SLA systems used in production environments. The open question is whether the hybrid approach can scale beyond prototyping into light production for polymer parts that require machined finishes.
With a team of 201-500 employees and CEO Nathan Fuller, Fused Machines targets engineers and product designers who need machine-shop quality on a benchtop. The company's position is strongest in education and early-stage prototyping, where the combination of additive speed and subtractive precision reduces iteration time.
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