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M3D

HardwareBethesda, MD, USAFounded 2013· One of 1232 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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