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Haute Fabrication

ServiceFort Dodge, IA, USAFounded 2016· One of 1982 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

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