KAD3D
Provides end-to-end 3D printing services including rapid prototyping, end-use parts, short-run manufacturing, CAD design, and 3D scanning across Australia and New Zealand.
- CEO / Founder
- Kieran O'Dwyer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM, CJP); CAD Design & Optimization; 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering; CNC Machining; Injection Moulding; Vacuum Casting; Laser Cutting
Technological Advantage
Localized Australian operations eliminate international shipping delays and costs, while offering rapid prototyping (24-hour express service) and scalable production from prototyping to short-run manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and shipping costs with 100% Australia-based operations, offering fast turnaround (as quick as 24 hours) and access to multiple 3D printing technologies for optimized part production.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on Australian market with local presence in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra, providing faster turnaround and reduced shipping costs compared to international service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, businesses, startups, designers, artists, and educational institutions requiring prototyping and manufacturing solutions.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Civil & General Engineering; Education & R&D; Resources & Mining; Commercial Manufacturing
Competitors
Shapeways; Forecast3D; Pzartech
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
13,000+ customers, 0K+ orders completed, 0K+ parts printed, 0+ printing options, 0+ material options, 0+ engineers served, 0% satisfaction rate
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016 as a garage setup by a mechanical engineering student; Formally incorporated as KAD 3D PTY LTD on June 24, 2019; Expanded services to multiple Australian cities (Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra); Entered restructuring (Part 5.3B) with practitioner Dane Skinner appointed on 14 November 2025
Notable Customers
Construction firms, civil engineers, industrial designers, architecture industry clients