LOOP 3D
Manufactures industrial-grade polymer 3D printers (LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2) and provides on-demand SLS, FFF, and SLA printing services, targeting production environments requiring high uptime and reliability.
- CEO / Founder
- Erkan Ustaoglu
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2 3D printer; Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing service; Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing service; Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing service; Chemical Vapor Smoothing post-processing service
Technological Advantage
Proprietary industrial MEX (FFF) system design focused on mechanical reliability and serviceability, protected by design awards (iF Design Award 2025 for LOOP PRO X+ Turbo). The advantage is defensible through engineering know-how and modular architecture, which creates high switching costs for customers in regulated industries where printer uptime is critical. However, core kinematics are replicable by well-funded competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces operational downtime and maintenance costs for industrial users through a modular, serviceable printer design (swappable printheads, controller, UI) with a robust 170 kg milled aluminum chassis, enabling consistent production in harsh conditions where software-compensated desktop printers fail.
How They Differentiate
Prioritizes mechanical robustness and modular serviceability over raw speed or low cost; 170 kg milled aluminum chassis and linear rails provide superior rigidity vs. lighter consumer-grade CoreXY designs, reducing reliance on software correction for accuracy. Offers swappable printheads and controller modules for <1 hour repair vs. days-long OEM service cycles, targeting uptime-sensitive industrial settings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, R&D departments, and service bureaus in demanding environments (e.g., aerospace maintenance, defense logistics, medical device manufacturing) requiring certified, reliable industrial 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Energy; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Stratasys FDM Series; Markforged X7
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
LOOP 3D has grown to become a leading UK supplier of polymer additive manufacturing systems, representing brands like INTAMSYS and 3DGence. The company has expanded its operations to a new 10,000 sq ft facility in Milton Keynes to support growth, including a dedicated R&D lab and expanded post-processing capabilities. It has also established a partnership with AMT for automated post-processing solutions.
Major Milestones
Launch of LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2 industrial 3D printer (2025); iF Design Award 2025 for LOOP PRO X+ Turbo; Finalist in TCT Awards 2025 (Hardware – Polymer Systems); Opening of high-end SLS production facility in Milton Keynes (2025)
Notable Customers
Aygaz (R&D partnership for LPG product prototypes)