Hawk 3D Proto
UK-based distributor and reseller of high-performance desktop 3D printers and filaments for rapid prototyping, serving engineering, education, product design, and architecture industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Ben Hawksworth
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $680K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Magicfirm Europe AB
Technology & Products
Key Products
Desktop 3D printers (Airwolf 3D, BCN 3D, Zortrax, WASP, Lulzbot, Raise3D, ZYYX); 3D printing filaments (FiberForce PLA, ABS, High Speed PLA, Carbon Fibre); Adhesion solutions (Wolfbite, Wolfbite Nano, Magigoo)
Technological Advantage
No proprietary technology; business model focused on distribution partnerships with multiple global 3D printing vendors (Airwolf 3D, BCN 3D, Zortrax, WASP, Lulzbot, etc.), providing customers with a one-stop shop for various desktop 3D printing solutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides access to a wide range of desktop 3D printers from leading manufacturers (Airwolf 3D, BCN 3D, Zortrax, WASP, etc.) with expert advice, showroom demonstrations, and flexible financing options like 'Print As You Pay' to lower entry barriers for customers.
How They Differentiate
Focused exclusively on desktop 3D printers for rapid prototyping with a broad portfolio from multiple manufacturers (Airwolf 3D, BCN 3D, Zortrax, WASP, etc.), unlike generalist retailers; offered in-person showroom experiences and flexible financing options not commonly available from online-only competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering firms, educational institutions, product designers, architects, and other industries requiring rapid prototyping solutions
Industry Verticals
Engineering; Education; Product Design; Architecture
Competitors
3DGBIRE; iMakr; Create Education
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company ceased operations in April 2018, having been a subsidiary of Cutwel Limited and achieving Master Distributor status for Airwolf 3D in Europe and exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for BCN3D Technologies.
Major Milestones
2013: Founded as a division of Cutwel Limited; 2015: Named 'International Distributor of the Year' by Airwolf 3D; 2016: Achieved Master Distributor status for Airwolf 3D in Europe; 2016: Ceased operations
Notable Customers
West Yorkshire Police Scientific Support Unit