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LF3D

ServiceBristol, UKFounded 1969· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) services for complex, large-scale parts using robotic pellet extrusion systems, primarily serving maritime and industrial sectors.

CEO / Founder
Max Osmond (Managing Director)
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Established
Total Funding
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

Large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) services, robotic pellet extrusion systems, complex large Glass Fiber Reinforced (GFR) maritime parts.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary expertise in robotic pellet extrusion LFAM for glass fiber reinforced composites, enabling production of highly complex, large maritime parts not feasible with traditional methods.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables production of directly 3D-printed, highly complex large Glass Fiber Reinforced (GFR) maritime parts with robotic LFAM systems, reducing lead times and tooling costs for large-scale components.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in complex, large-scale GFR maritime parts using robotic LFAM systems, reducing lead times and tooling costs for large-scale components. Competitors like Thermwood and Ingersoll focus more on hardware sales and broader LFAM applications.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers requiring large, complex polymer composite parts (e.g., maritime, defense, offshore wind)

Industry Verticals

Maritime; Defense; Offshore Wind; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Thermwood, Ingersoll

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue grew 300% in 2021; 200+ large-format parts produced annually; 5x growth in maritime sector projects from 2020-2022

Major Milestones

Spun off from MSA Manufacturing as an LFAM specialist; Produced highly complex, large GFR maritime part using CEAD LFAM robot with Adaxis and Ai Build software (demonstrated at JEC 2024)

Notable Customers

Arkema Elium customers