Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions
Provides specialty polymer materials (e.g., ESTANE® TPU) and end-to-end additive manufacturing services for industrial applications, enabling design freedom and production flexibility.
- CEO / Founder
- Rebecca Liebert
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Berkshire Hathaway
Technology & Products
Key Products
ESTANE® 3D M95A TPU; 3D printing resins; Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) services; Rapid prototyping; Post-processing solutions
Technological Advantage
Proprietary TPU formulations achieve 40% higher elongation at break vs. standard materials, verified in customer case studies for automotive jigs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping lead times by up to 70% and enables mass customization with proprietary elastomeric materials that offer superior durability and weight reduction.
How They Differentiate
Offers integrated materials and services (unlike BASF's material-only focus), with 30% faster turnaround for prototyping vs. Evonik's standard offerings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods seeking high-performance 3D printed parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Healthcare; Consumer Goods; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
BASF 3D Printing Solutions; Evonik 3D Printing Materials; Huntsman Advanced Materials
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue $6.5B annually; 8,300+ employees globally; 3D printing segment expanded via Avid acquisition in 2021.
Major Milestones
Founded 1928; Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2011 for $9.7B; Acquired Avid Product Development in 2021 to expand AM services; Launched ESTANE® 3D TPU materials in 2020
Notable Customers
Palmer Holland (distribution partnership for nutraceutical ingredients); Lopal (collaboration for hybrid lubricant launch); Various local OEMs in Asia Pacific (co-development partnerships for additive solutions)