Instruct3D
Instruct3D is a University of Sheffield spinout developing camera-based process monitoring hardware (VertX) and a software platform (AdditiveOS) that turns metal additive manufacturing build data into predictive, verifiable build intelligence.
- CEO / Founder
- Henry Saunders
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $797K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- SFC Capital; Innovate UK; Deeptech Labs; ICURe; University of Sheffield
Technology & Products
Key Products
VertX (dual-wavelength camera-based build monitoring hardware, retrofits to most LPBF machines in under 30 minutes); AdditiveOS (software platform for physics-based build prediction/optimisation, defect analysis, and secure part fingerprinting for go/no-go quality verification).
Technological Advantage
Physics-based thermal history/cooling-rate prediction engine combined with low-cost, non-invasive dual-wavelength camera sensing and compact cryptographic-style part fingerprinting for supply-chain-safe quality verification.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines physics-based thermal prediction with affordable dual-wavelength camera monitoring and secure part fingerprinting to give metal AM producers evidence-based confidence in build quality, rather than raw images or anomaly alerts alone.
How They Differentiate
Explicitly rejects positioning as 'another in-situ monitoring supplier' - focuses on converting monitoring data into qualification-grade evidence (fingerprints, go/no-go decisions) linked to part release, rather than just anomaly detection or images.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Metal additive manufacturing producers and industrial users of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines seeking predictable, qualifiable production outcomes.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and other high-value metal AM production sectors requiring qualification and traceability.
Competitors
Sigma Labs (PrintRite3D real-time process monitoring); Additive Assurance; other in-situ monitoring vendors for metal AM.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded 2024 as University of Sheffield spinout (built on 20+ years of academic AM research); launched Additive Build Intelligence platform (VertX + AdditiveOS) publicly on September 23, 2026.
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Funding rounds
- Seed$797K2025-01Lead: SFC Capital · Source: PitchBook