M3D
Develops compact, consumer-grade FDM 3D printers with auto-calibration features for beginners.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Armani
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4M
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Kickstarter Backers
Technology & Products
Key Products
Micro; Micro+; Pro; Promega; Crane series
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
Released Micro (2014); Opened manufacturing plant (2016); Released Micro+, Pro, Promega, and Crane series
Notable Customers
Adafruit; 3D Printers Depot