Ilios
Entry-level to professional-grade SLA and DLP 3D printers for precision prototyping, mechanical applications, and micro-fluidics, ranging from €250 (Ilios Nano) to ~€2,500+ (Ilios Ray), featuring proprietary thermal masking technology for reduced costs and improved reliability.
- CEO / Founder
- Demetris Ruslan Zavorotnitsienko
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $20K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ilios Nano (entry-level SLA, thermal masking, €250 price point); Ilios Beam (compact, folding SLA, ~€2,486, consumer/prosumer segment); Ilios Ray (multi-color SLA printer, professional-grade); Ilios HD Kit (research/prototyping-focused SLA); Ilios Photon 2 (DLP-based, ultra-fine resolution, UV system)
Technological Advantage
Thermal masking technology and DLP integration reduce system cost by ~70–80% vs. traditional galvo-mirror SLA systems, enabling sub-€300 entry-level machines without sacrificing precision; proprietary firmware for calibration, support removal, and platform modifications give competitive advantage in ease-of-use and automation; no external dependency on expensive optical components (lenses, mirrors) vs. competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Affordable, high-precision SLA/DLP 3D printing systems with exceptional accuracy and repeatability, proprietary thermal masking technology reducing component costs vs. traditional SLA, user-friendly software, and flexible customization options—enabling precision manufacturing at 50–75% lower cost-per-machine than established competitors (Formlabs, 3D Systems) without compromising resolution or reliability.
How They Differentiate
Ilios significantly undercuts Formlabs on price (Ilios Nano €250 vs. Form 3 ~€3,500) while targeting the education and hobby segments; thermal masking technology lowers optical component costs, enabling lower pricing; DLP variant (Photon 2) adds alternative technology vs. Formlabs' laser-based SLA; fully in-house design and manufacturing allows rapid iteration and customization that competitors avoid due to supply-chain complexity.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions; Hobbyists and makers; Product designers and engineers; Dental and medical device manufacturers; Biomedical researchers (micro-fluidics)
Industry Verticals
Education; Dental and orthodontics; Medical device manufacturing; Biomedical research and micro-fluidics; Jewelry design and prototyping; Mechanical engineering prototyping
Competitors
Formlabs (Form 3/Form 4 SLA printers, ~$3,500–$5,000, market leader in desktop SLA); 3D Systems (ProJet series, professional SLA, $8,000–$50,000+); Protolab (various SLA/DLP systems, European competitor); Raise3D (entry-level SLA, ~$1,500–$2,500)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised €18k on Indiegogo (266% of €6,740 goal) in 2013; company announced closure in December 2016 due to insufficient customer adoption and lack of investor funding
Major Milestones
2011: Ilios 3D founded by Demetris Ruslan Zavorotnitsienko; 2012: Successful Indiegogo campaign raising €18,000 (~$20,000 USD) for Ilios HD SLA printer; 2014: Launch of multi-color Ilios Ray SLA 3D printer; 2015: Launch of compact Ilios Beam SLA printer (€2,486); 2016: Announcement of company closure due to budget constraints and competitive pressure; subsequent reversal of closure decision; 2017: Company marked 5+ years of operation; development of Ilios Photon 2 DLP printer; 2017: Thermal Masking Technology announced with Ilios Nano launch (€250 entry-level SLA printer); 2025: Company listed as 'not active' on Tracxn, but website remains operational with product listings
Notable Customers
Historical Atlas – Medieval Cyprus Exposition