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Incodema3D

ServiceFreeville, New York, USAFounded 2016· One of 1993 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

A production-scale metal additive manufacturing service provider specializing in complex, high-performance metal components for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.

CEO / Founder
Sean Whittaker
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$13.1M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
AFM Capital Partners, Sean Whittaker (Founder)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Production of complex, high-performance metal components with geometries and thermal properties that traditional manufacturing cannot efficiently replicate. Provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions from design through finished parts with aerospace-grade AS9100D and EOS AMQ certifications for mission-critical applications.

Technological Advantage

Combines massive production capacity (more than 35 EOS metal systems including M 290, M 300-4, M 400-4 models) with deep expertise in qualifying parts to AS9100 standards, enabling competition in the demanding aerospace sector. Holds 7 AM technology patents and has developed efficient production workflows over 9+ years, transitioning from R&D into full-scale production. Strategic partnership with EOS (EOS M 300-4 systems added April 2024) provides access to latest DMLS technology, while partnerships with material suppliers (Elementum 3D, 6K Additive) secure domestic supply chain for diverse metal powders including aluminum, cobalt chrome, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and nickel alloys. EOS fleet running at nearly 90% production utilization.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables production of complex, high-performance metal components with geometries and thermal properties that traditional manufacturing cannot efficiently replicate, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions from design through finished parts with aerospace-grade AS9100D and EOS AMQ certifications for mission-critical applications.

How They Differentiate

One of the largest metal AM service providers in the US with 35+ EOS machines (one of the largest EOS fleets globally), full vertical integration from design through post-processing with in-house CNC machining, EDM, and quality inspection capabilities, AS9100D and EOS AMQ certifications for aerospace-grade quality, and deep expertise in thermal management systems for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace and defense prime contractors, space industry manufacturers, energy sector companies, and industrial manufacturers requiring complex metal components with stringent quality requirements.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Aviation","Defense & Military","Space & Satellite Systems","Energy & Power Generation","Industrial Manufacturing","Advanced Technology Hardware"]

Competitors

GE-Arcam AB division, Materialise, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Completed 20,000+ projects since 2016; transitioned from R&D into full-scale production; operating more than 35 EOS metal systems in nearly 60,000 sq ft facility; EOS fleet running at nearly 90% production utilization (2025)

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2016 as metal AM spinoff from Incodema Group","Completed 20,000+ manufacturing projects","Achieved AS9100D and EOS AMQ certifications","Secured Federal Firearms License (2017)","Established one of largest EOS metal AM fleets in US (35+ machines)","Completed vertical integration with CNC machining and post-processing (2016)","Secured PPP loan for $826K (Apr 2020)","Completed facility sale-leaseback with ME Commercial (Sep 2024)","AFM Capital majority stake acquisition (Mar 2026)"]

Notable Customers

Major aerospace prime contractors; Defense contractors; American Standard (luxury faucets); Energy sector companies

https://www.incodema3d.com

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Why this company matters

Incodema3D positions itself as a production-scale metal additive manufacturing service provider focused on complex, high-performance components for aerospace, defense, and industrial end markets. Founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Incodema Group, the company has shifted from an R&D-heavy operation to production-focused manufacturing, completing over 20,000 projects since 2016. Its core differentiation is scale: a fleet of 35+ EOS laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines—including M 290, M 300-4, and M 400-4 models—housed in a single 60,000 sq ft facility in Freeville, New York.

The company offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from design through finished parts, with in-house CNC machining, EDM, quality inspection, and program management. This vertical integration allows Incodema3D to control quality and lead times for mission-critical applications. It holds AS9100D and EOS AMQ certifications, enabling it to serve aerospace primes and defense contractors requiring stringent quality standards. Materials include titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys, sourced through partnerships with Elementum 3D and 6K Additive.

Incodema3D's strategic exclusive partnership with EOS since 2012 provides access to the latest direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technology and continuous platform improvements. The company also holds seven AM technology patents related to component manufacturing and additive processes. A majority stake acquisition by AFM Capital in 2024 provided capital for growth, and the company has raised $13.1M total. Key competitors include GE Additive's Arcam division, Materialise, and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.

An open question is how Incodema3D will maintain its production throughput advantage as LPBF machine costs decline and more in-house capacity comes online at aerospace primes. Its deep specialization in thermal management systems for defense and space applications may provide a moat, but the service bureau model faces margin pressure from both customer insourcing and competing technologies like binder jetting.