iRapid
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