i3D Manufacturing
A high-volume metal additive manufacturing service bureau specializing in Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
- CEO / Founder
- Erin Mastroni
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- L Squared Capital Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rapid prototypes and production parts for the aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and industrial sectors, specializing in Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).
Technological Advantage
Combines massive production scale with 'production-first' engineering expertise, allowing for the rapid scaling of complex geometries from single prototypes to thousands of flight-ready units.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between prototyping and full-scale production by offering one of North America's largest fleets of quad-laser metal 3D printers, supported by rigorous AS9100D and ITAR certifications.
How They Differentiate
i3D differentiates through its status as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and its massive, concentrated fleet of 36 EOS metal systems, which allows for rapid scaling from prototype to high-volume production under one roof.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense OEMs, space exploration companies, medical device manufacturers, and semiconductor equipment producers requiring flight-qualified or high-performance metal parts.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Space Exploration","Medical Devices","Semiconductor Manufacturing","Clean Energy","Automotive"]
Competitors
Sintavia; Morf3D (Nikon); Burloak Technologies
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded fleet to 36 EOS metal AM systems in 2024; Acquired in 2023 to serve as the cornerstone of the BTX Precision platform.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2013 as a specialized DMLS service bureau","Acquired by L Squared Capital Partners in October 2023","Formed the BTX Precision platform alongside Benchmark Precision in 2023","Named winner of the America Makes US/UK defense supply chain project call in 2024","Expanded production capacity with 12 additional EOS M 400-4 systems in 2024"]
Notable Customers
U.S. Department of Defense; Major Aerospace OEMs; Space Exploration Companies