KLONER3D
Professional-grade FFF/FDM 3D printers with proprietary TBMS (The Box Modular System) mechanical movement, eliminating calibration and setup complexity while delivering industrial-standard quality across desktop, office, and production form factors.
- CEO / Founder
- Maximilian Turchi
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
KLONER3D140 (Desktop series; 140x110x100mm build area; professional mechanical standards on compact footprint); KLONER3D240 (Office series base model; 240x150x100mm; ideal for architectural and mechanical models); KLONER3D240TWIN (Dual-arm office series; two independent or coordinated printheads; 50% faster dual production; premium model); KLONER3D300H (Large-format desktop; 320x260x330mm; largest desktop model); KLONER3D320 (Mid-range; 320x240x140mm); KLONER3D500 (Production series; 500x240x140mm; for large objects or batch runs); KLONER3D KIDS (Educational entry-level model with simplified interface); madeKLONER3D (On-demand 3D printing service for prototypes, models, and custom parts); KLEVERFIL (Proprietary filament materials: PLA, ABS, PVA, PET, Laywood, Laybrick, and multi-material variants)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Proprietary TBMS mechanical system prevents drift, eliminates user calibration errors, and reduces failure modes inherent in competing consumer/prosumer systems. Professional mechanical standards (precision ball-bearing linear guides, rectified aluminum structures) at 70-80% the cost and complexity of industrial FFF systems. Dual-arm 240TWIN offers ~50% faster production for batch runs vs. single-extrusion competitors without the multi-head coordination challenges of other dual-extrusion designs. All manufacturing in Italy reduces supply-chain risk and supports quality control. VERIFIED: Founder Maximilian Turchi's 15+ years of background in medical machinery and precision mechanical systems translates directly to robust, failure-resistant printer engineering. Educational partnerships (Politecnico di Milano ACTLAB, Roma Makers, CampuStore) and OEM collaborations (HAPPYBUS, MINIMAKER) demonstrate architectural maturity and real-world deployment validation. No patents found in public databases; TBMS appears to be trade-secret mechanical IP rather than patented.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
KLONER3D delivers the reliability and precision of professional industrial 3D printers at accessible price points, with zero mechanical calibration, no build-plate leveling, no electronic or mechanical knowledge required, and full Italian manufacturing quality for on-desk prototyping and small-batch production.
How They Differentiate
KLONER3D competes on ease-of-use and zero-calibration design (vs. Prusa's assembly-culture focus), proprietary TBMS mechanical reliability (vs. Ultimaker's software-driven leveling), dual-extrusion 240TWIN productivity (vs. single-extrusion competitors), and made-in-Italy manufacturing credibility (vs. Asian-sourced competitors). Educational partnerships and distribution (CampuStore, Politecnico di Milano) provide school-market traction. However, lacks global brand recognition of Ultimaker, open-source community engagement of Prusa, or resin quality of Formlabs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, engineers, product designers, manufacturing companies, educational institutions, and creative professionals seeking professional 3D printing without mechanical complexity or extensive training.
Industry Verticals
Architecture and design; Manufacturing and tooling; Education; Product development; Healthcare and medical device design; Consumer goods prototyping
Competitors
Ultimaker (Amsterdam-based; desktop/production FFF; strong brand in professional segment); Prusa Research (Czech; Prusa i3 MK3S+; high-volume consumer/prosumer; strong open-source community); Formlabs (SLA/resin leader; not direct FFF competitor but overlaps in professional/educational segment); Zortrax (Poland-based; M-series FFF with modular design; education and manufacturing focus)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2013: KLONER3D founded (Clevertek s.n.c. design, Officine Verdeli s.r.l. manufacturing); 2015: Collaboration established with LR SISTEMI S.R.L. for expansion; 2016: 240TWIN dual-arm FFF system launched; featured in 3DPrint.com as innovation in professional segment; 2017-2018: CampuStore educational distribution agreement; MINIMAKER co-branded model with Roma Makers; HAPPYBUS educational series formalized; 2025: Active product portfolio with 8 commercial models; listed on 3Printr industry database and international AM directories; ongoing reseller network expansion
Notable Customers
Politecnico di Milano (university collaboration; ACTLAB laboratory partnership); Roma Makers Association (MINIMAKER co-branded educational model deployment); CampuStore schools and institutions (2017-2018+ educational distribution); Pubbli R HAPPYBUS initiative (educational workshops and maker programs); Multiple architecture and engineering firms (inferred from use-case marketing; no named case studies found)