Kora 3D
Manufactures desktop FFF 3D printers and HSE-tested safety cabinets to mitigate emissions, VOCs, and mechanical hazards in 3D printing environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. James Gardiner
- Team Size
- 2-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $400K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Antler; Panache Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Kora Pro 3D Printer; Kora Pro PC 3D Printer; SC-01 Universal Safety Cabinet; 3D Printer Safety Enclosure; Filament and accessories
Technological Advantage
Regulatory moat: Exclusive HSE certification creates a defensible barrier in safety compliance for desktop 3D printing, protected by partnership exclusivity rather than patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides the only HSE/HSL-tested safety cabinet for FFF/FDM 3D printers, reducing health risks from emissions and enabling compliant, worry-free operation in educational and professional settings.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on safety compliance with HSE-tested enclosures, unlike competitors who primarily sell printers without certified safety solutions; targets educational and entry-level markets with integrated safety.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Schools, home users, small businesses, and educational institutions requiring safe desktop 3D printing solutions.
Industry Verticals
Education; Consumer; Professional Services
Competitors
Ultimaker; Prusa Research; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Exhibited at FormNext Frankfurt in late November 2019 and the TCT Show in September 2019.
Major Milestones
2019: Launched SC-01 Universal Safety Cabinet; Collaboration with HSE on safety research; Paused printer sales during HSE study to focus on safety development