Helio Additive
The Dragon software platform utilizes physics-based voxel-level simulation combined with machine learning to optimize 3D printing processes for enhanced reliability, accuracy, and speed.
- CEO / Founder
- David Hartmann
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.55M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Polymaker
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Dragon software platform"]
Technological Advantage
Integrates first-principles physics with machine learning to predict material behavior, reduce process variability, and lower production costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enhances print quality, reduces defects and material waste, and increases printing speed by optimizing process parameters through first-principles physics simulation combined with machine learning.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on physics-based optimization rather than traditional design adjustments, enabling scalable and accurate printing processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Large-scale additive manufacturing users and industrial 3D printing operations
Industry Verticals
["Additive Manufacturing","3D Printing","Polymer and Composite Manufacturing"]
Competitors
Materialise; Autodesk; trinckle 3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Secured key industrial partnerships and expanded team from 10 members.
Major Milestones
["Launch of Dragon software platform","Partnership with Piocreat for integration into G5 Ultra and G12 printers","Secured $1.55 million in funding"]
Notable Customers
Piocreat