Haute Fabrication
Provides fully automated contract additive manufacturing services using proprietary large-format Hybrid Direct Laser Sintering (HDLS) metal 3D printing technology with AI-driven process control
- CEO / Founder
- Doug Zilm
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Contract manufacturing services; Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM); Hybrid Direct Laser Sintering (HDLS) printing
Technological Advantage
Patent-pending HDLS technology enables large-format metal printing (up to 5.2 cubic meters) with self-learning capabilities and automated post-processing
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and production costs through automated, large-scale metal additive manufacturing with near-forged quality parts
How They Differentiate
Larger build volume (5.2m³ vs typical <1m³ for competitors) with integrated AI control and automation, targeting contract manufacturing rather than printer sales
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies needing on-demand metal parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Energy
Competitors
SLM Solutions; EOS GmbH; VulcanForms
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated annual revenue is $1M. The company actively seeks investments to build regional Customer Fulfillment Centers for automated additive and conventional manufacturing.
Major Milestones
Launched fully automated metal 3D printing service with HDLS technology; Developed patent-pending HDLS process for large-format metal printing; Hired key technical leadership including CTO and Chief Innovation Officer