M3D
Develops affordable, compact FDM 3D printers for consumer and hobbyist markets, starting with the Micro model that became the world's first truly accessible consumer 3D printer.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Armani
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $8.3M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Kickstarter Backers, Seed Investors (undisclosed)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Micro; Micro+; Pro; Promega; Crane series; 3D Ink (filaments); 3D printer parts
Technological Advantage
First truly consumer-friendly affordable printer via Kickstarter success; claimed #1 manufacturer in Americas.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables non-expert users to adopt 3D printing through affordable, plug-and-play FDM systems featuring automatic calibration and low power consumption.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates by prioritizing a 'plug-and-play' experience with full auto-calibration and a concealed filament system in a smaller footprint than early Prusa or Monoprice models.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Beginners, hobbyists, educators
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Education
Competitors
Prusa Research; Monoprice
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
70 employees (2016); Crowdfunding success for Micro printer.
Major Milestones
2013: M3D founded; 2014: Launched Micro 3D Printer on Kickstarter, raising $3.4M; 2014: Sold over 11,000 printers during campaign — world's first truly accessible consumer 3D printer; 2016: Released Micro+ upgraded model; 2016: Opened manufacturing plant in Howard County, Maryland; Released Pro, Promega, and Crane series
Notable Customers
Adafruit; 3D Printers Depot