Ingersoll – Camozzi Group – MasterPrint
Develops MasterPrint®, the world's largest 3D printer for thermoplastic composites, enabling the production of massive aerospace and maritime components in days rather than months.
- CEO / Founder
- Jeff Ahrstrom
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed (Acquisition by Camozzi Group in 2003)
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Camozzi Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
MasterPrint® family of large-format industrial 3D printers for additive manufacturing of complex-geometry thermoplastic composites.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary MasterPrint® technology holds the Guinness World Record for the largest 3D printer, providing a unique capability to print and mill massive structural parts (up to 100ft+) in a single setup.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for large-scale tooling and structural components by up to 90% by integrating high-speed additive manufacturing with precision 5-axis milling on a single platform.
How They Differentiate
MasterPrint® offers a larger build volume and integrated 5-axis milling capabilities compared to Thermwood's LSAM, providing a complete 'print-and-finish' solution for massive parts.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
US Navy, Giant Magellan Telescope partners, and heavy industry manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Transportation; Energy; Heavy Industries
Competitors
Thermwood, other large-format additive manufacturing companies.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded Rockford headquarters by 40,000 sq ft in 2021 to scale MasterPrint production; delivered the world's largest 3D printer to the University of Maine (Guinness World Record); secured major defense contracts including the US Navy's 'Mage' project for large-scale maritime components.
Major Milestones
Acquired by Camozzi Group in 2003; MasterPrint® entered Guinness Book of World Records; Opened 40,000 sq ft Technical Center in Rockford; Developed robotics for the Genoa bridge
Notable Customers
Likely aerospace and maritime industries based on product description.