Kare 3D
Istanbul-based startup developing desktop 3D printers capable of processing both metal and plastic filaments, with a Kickstarter-funded Kare S1 model.
- CEO / Founder
- Ümit Coşkun
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
Kare S1 desktop 3D printer (metal and plastic filament capable)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary lubricant-impregnation process developed over roughly a year of R&D to enable reliable metal filament printing on a desktop-format machine.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Affordable desktop 3D printers that can print both metal and plastic parts, targeting hobbyists and professionals without the cost of industrial metal AM systems.
How They Differentiate
Positions as a low-cost desktop entrant into metal 3D printing (via Kickstarter crowdfunding) versus higher-priced industrial metal AM systems from Desktop Metal/Markforged.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, and professional designers/engineers seeking low-cost metal and plastic desktop 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
Hobbyist/maker, prototyping, small-scale professional design
Competitors
Desktop Metal Studio System; Markforged Metal X; The Virtual Foundry (Filamet)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Launched Kare S1 desktop metal/plastic 3D printer via Kickstarter campaign.