Gen3D
Develops Altair Sulis, a generative design software for additive manufacturing that automates creation of complex geometries like lattice structures and fluid flow channels, reducing design time from weeks to hours.
- CEO / Founder
- James R. Scapa
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Altair Engineering
Technology & Products
Key Products
Altair Sulis (DfAM software); Additive design consultancy services; Training programs
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Implicit modeling technology allows rapid generation of manufacturable lattice and fluid flow designs, protected by academic IP from University of Bath; DEFENSIBLE through integration into Altair's ecosystem post-acquisition.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces design lead times by up to 80% (weeks to hours) for complex AM parts like hydraulic manifolds, enabling 30-50% weight reduction and improved performance through automated generative design and lattice optimization.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in implicit geometry for lattice and fluid flow design vs nTopology's field-driven approach, offering faster setup (hours vs days) for complex AM geometries; integrates directly into Altair Inspire vs Autodesk's broader CAD suite.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Design engineers and manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors seeking to optimize AM components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Energy; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
nTopology; Autodesk Netfabb; Materialise Magics
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 300% in 2022; 50+ enterprise customers across aerospace, defense, and medical sectors; software used in 30+ countries
Major Milestones
Founded in 2018 as University of Bath spinout; Won Innovate UK grant in 2021; Acquired by Altair in 2022-2023; Software rebranded as Altair Sulis post-acquisition
Notable Customers
Rolls-Royce; BAE Systems; Renishaw; University of Bath