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iRapid

HardwareCologne, GermanyFounded 2011· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures fully-assembled desktop FDM 3D printers and filaments for consumer/hobbyist use, with models like iRapid BLACK priced at €999 and filament at €29.99/kg.

CEO / Founder
Mirjana Jovanovic
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Crowdfunding

Technology & Products

Key Products

iRapid BLACK 3D printer; iRapid White dual-extruder 3D printer; 1.75 mm filament in 10 colors

Technological Advantage

Proprietary fully-assembled design reduces setup time vs. DIY kits; 'rack and pinion' system may offer precision advantages; early market entry in Europe (founded 2011).

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Offers one of the first fully-assembled 3D printers in Germany at an accessible price point (€999 for iRapid BLACK), eliminating assembly complexity and reducing time-to-print for personal projects.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on consumer-friendly, fully-assembled FDM printers at lower price points (€999) vs. industrial metal AM competitors; targets hobbyists rather than enterprise manufacturing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Hobbyists, makers, and small businesses seeking affordable, ready-to-use 3D printers.

Industry Verticals

Consumer Goods; Education; Hobbyist

Competitors

Desktop Metal; Rapid Manufacturing; MetShape

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

3 employees; $0.8M in sales (USD)

Major Milestones

Launched iRapid 3D printer in 2012; Introduced iRapid BLACK model in 2013; Released iRapid White dual-extruder model in 2014