Made for Me
Operates Australia's largest online marketplace connecting customers with professional 3D printing manufacturers for plastic, metal, and full-color sandstone parts, reducing turnaround times by up to 50%.
- CEO / Founder
- James Antifaev
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $34K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Innovation Connect grant program
Technology & Products
Key Products
Made for Me Pro marketplace platform; 3D printing service matching system; Supplier network management tools
Technological Advantage
Network effect advantage: Australia's largest 3D printing manufacturer network (verified by 2015 CSIRO partnership), proprietary platform reduces customer search time by 80% compared to manual supplier sourcing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces 3D printing lead times by 50% through local manufacturing network, provides single-point access to multiple technologies (plastic, metal, sandstone), and offers competitive pricing through supplier comparison.
How They Differentiate
Exclusive focus on Australian market with local manufacturer network (vs. global platforms like 3D Hubs), 50% faster turnaround times through local sourcing (vs. overseas options), specialized in Australian industrial-grade 3D printing (vs. generalist platforms).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Australian businesses seeking local 3D printing services, including SMEs, startups, and enterprises requiring rapid prototyping and production parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Products; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
3D Hubs; Shapeways; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Network includes 10+ professional 3D printing manufacturers across Australia, serving as launch partner for CSIRO's $6M Lab22 research facility in 2015.
Major Milestones
2014: Company founded; 2015: Became launch partner for CSIRO's $6M Lab22 metal 3D printing research facility; 2015: Established Australia's largest network of professional 3D printing manufacturers