K3D
Dutch industrial metal additive manufacturing service provider (formerly AddLab/K3D-AddFab), offering a one-stop-shop for consultancy, training, series production, and post-processing using advanced LPBF systems including MetalFAB and Meltio, serving aerospace, high-tech, and industrial sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Luuk Wissink
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment - Undisclosed - 2013
- Key Investors
- Royal Kaak
Technology & Products
Key Products
MetalFAB1 printers; MetalFab 300 Flex units; Meltio printers (first in 2022); consultancy; training; simulation software; engineering; production services; AM innovation and process development; design-for-AM consulting; part qualification and finishing
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Masters in metal printing with over eight years of expertise, using high-end production machines suitable for series production. VERIFIED: First industrial metal printer in the Netherlands, with build volume up to 420x420x400 mm. DEFENSIBLE: Early adoption and partnerships with Additive Industries.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accessible high-end 3D metal printing for customization and series production with flexibility, shorter delivery times, design freedom, and risk-reduced capacity rental; backed by >1,000,000 products printed and >350 business cases. Evolved from AddLab shared innovation center into a full-service production bureau.
How They Differentiate
Compared to competitors, K3D offers a one-stop-shop with consultancy, training, and production using advanced MetalFAB printers, with over 1,000,000 products printed and flexible build areas for risk management. K3D-AddFab also scales for industrial additive manufacturing in high-tech and aerospace.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies lacking budgets for own metal printers, seeking to adopt 3D printing; includes OEMs in aerospace, automotive, food, high-tech, and more.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; High-tech; Food industry; Oil & gas; Robotics; Tooling; Energy; Defense
Competitors
3DEO; MetShape; SLM Solutions; Materialise (Belgium); GKN Aerospace
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
~14 employees, $1M revenue, >1,000,000 products printed, >350 business cases; Consortium of 9 companies in founding phase; K3D ordered 2x MetalFab 300 Flex in 2024 confirming continued growth
Major Milestones
2013: Founded as AddLab shared innovation center by Additive Industries and nine partners in Eindhoven; 2016: AddLab program ended, transitioned to AddFab for industrial production; 2019: Rebranded to K3D-AddFab to scale production for aerospace and high-tech; 2020: K3D-AddFab fully operational on Brainport Industries Campus; 2023: Added Meltio printers; 2024: K3D became international launch customer for Additive Industries MetalFab 300 Flex (ordered 2 units).
Notable Customers
Royal Eijkelkamp; Goma; Copal Groep; Hittech Bihca; Holga; Bronckhorst