GZERO Additive
Manufactures large-format industrial FDM 3D printers (43 Series) and provides 3D printing services, enabling rapid production of functional parts with carbon fiber and engineering thermoplastics.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Parks
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
43 Series 3D printers (models 435 and 4310); 3D printing services (service bureau); Xenon 3D modeling software partnership
Technological Advantage
Proprietary large-format FDM design with oversized motion components enabling 12,000mm/min print speeds and acceleration over 1G, plus compatibility with carbon fiber and flame-retardant materials; advantage is replicable but defended by first-mover experience in high-speed large-format FDM.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for large functional parts by offering industrial-grade FDM printers with 415x355mm XY build area and up to 1,042mm Z-height, capable of printing carbon fiber composites at high speeds (12,000mm/min), all made in the USA with no special wiring required.
How They Differentiate
3x faster print speeds than typical large-format FDM printers (12,000mm/min vs ~4,000mm/min), larger Z-height than many competitors (up to 1,042mm vs ~500mm), and designed for industrial use with carbon fiber capability at a lower cost point than Stratasys industrial systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers, motorsports teams, service bureaus, and engineering firms needing large, fast, and reliable 3D printing for functional parts and prototypes.
Industry Verticals
Motorsports; Manufacturing; Aerospace; Automotive; Education
Competitors
Stratasys FDM printers; BigRep; Creality CR-10 series for large-format
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Approximately a dozen 3D printers in customer hands; company doubled in size recently (facility expansion).
Major Milestones
Launched 43 Series 3D printers; Won PRI Feature Product Showcase award two years in a row; Doubled facility size; Partnership with Complet3D
Notable Customers
Bearcat Motorsports team (University of Cincinnati); Various motorsports teams for components like carburetor spacers and airflow spiders