LUGOLABS
A South Korean FFF 3D printer manufacturer specializing in professional desktop and industrial-grade systems with proprietary dual extrusion and multi-head toolchanging technologies, recently expanded into medical/dental applications with human tissue-mimicking filaments.
- CEO / Founder
- Jihun Kang
- Team Size
- 5-10
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- $67K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
["LUGO G3 - Professional dual extruder 3D printer with patented DCH head technology","LUGO G3 HT - High-temperature version for advanced engineering materials","LUGO H1 - Industrial six-head toolchanging 3D printer (2024)","Medical-grade bone and skin equivalent filaments (Lugofil line)","LUGO Cura - Custom slicing software optimized for DCH head"]
Technological Advantage
Combines three patented/patent-pending innovations: (1) DCH-head for efficient dual extrusion without calibration complexity, (2) Multi-head toolchanging system (Patent W02025244395) for waste-free multi-material printing, and (3) Tissue-equivalent filaments for medical phantom applications. All systems feature integrated filament drying and H13 carbon-HEPA filtration, eliminating need for external equipment. Open material system provides maximum flexibility.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers professional-grade FFF 3D printing with patented innovations that eliminate dual-extrusion calibration challenges, integrated filament drying and air filtration systems, and the unique ability to produce medical phantoms with human tissue-equivalent radiodensity for CT/X-ray imaging applications.
How They Differentiate
LUGOLABS differentiates through three patented technologies: (1) DCH (Dual Cone-shaped Head) that eliminates dual-extrusion calibration requirements while enabling independent temperature control, (2) world's first six-head toolchanging FFF printer (LUGO H1) with patent W02025244395 for hot-end swapping, and (3) proprietary medical-grade filaments (Lugofil line) that accurately mimic human bone, skin, and tissue radiodensity for CT/X-ray imaging applications. All systems feature integrated filament drying and H13 carbon-HEPA filtration. Unlike competitors who focus solely on industrial/prosumer markets, LUGOLABS has expanded into medical imaging with tissue-equivalent materials.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional engineers, industrial manufacturers, dental/medical professionals, medical imaging specialists, research institutions, and educational facilities requiring multi-material or medical-grade 3D printing capabilities
Industry Verticals
["Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Hardware","Industrial Manufacturing","Medical Devices","Dental Technology","Medical Imaging & Diagnostics","Healthcare Education & Research"]
Competitors
Raise3D; UltiMaker (Ultimaker); Prusa Research; BCN3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Bootstrapped/self-funded company with primary public funding through Kickstarter campaign. Successfully raised $66,632 from 80 backers (133% of $50,000 goal) with average pledge of $833 per backer. Transitioned from domestic Korean manufacturer (Formers Farm brand) to international LUGOLABS brand with active global sales through online retailers and trade show presence.
Major Milestones
["Company founded in 2013 as Formers Farm (domestic Korean 3D printer manufacturer)","Business registration established January 27, 2014 (Registration: 609-86-17243)","Successful Kickstarter campaign for LUGO G3 raising $66,632 (March-April 2022)","Launched LUGO G3 HT high-temperature professional dual extruder printer","Introduced LUGO H1 industrial six-head toolchanging 3D printer (2024)","Developed proprietary medical-grade filaments (Lugofil) mimicking human tissue radiodensity (December 2024)","Awarded Patent W02025244395 for Multi-Output-Head Module (2025)","International trade show exhibitions at Formnext (2023, 2024) and De Medica 2024","Rebranded from Formers Farm to LUGOLABS for global market expansion"]
Notable Customers
Medical imaging professionals (via MedicalExpo partnership); Industrial manufacturers (via Top3DShop distribution); Dental professionals; Research institutions