MaterialsOakland, CA, USAFounded 2013· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
Develops and sells advanced materials for filament (FDM) and UV-curable (SLA/DLP) 3D printing, focusing on superior mechanical properties and ease of use to expand printer capabilities.
Filament materials for FDM printers; UV-curable resins for SLA/DLP printers
Technological Advantage
Proprietary formulations for filament and UV-curable materials that improve mechanical properties while maintaining ease of use; early community-driven development model.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides access to advanced 3D printing materials that balance superior mechanical properties with user-friendly handling, enabling broader adoption of functional parts beyond prototyping.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in advanced materials for both filament and UV-curable printing, with a focus on balancing performance and usability, unlike broader hardware-focused competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printer users, makers, and professionals seeking high-performance materials
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Consumer/Prosumer 3D Printing
Competitors
Formlabs; Stratasys; MatterHackers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, launched flagship in 2016, expanded to Tokyo, Paris, and New York City, and recently downsized to a single location in Taos, New Mexico.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Released several products via early beta users and crowdsourcing campaigns
Made Solid occupies a niche in the polymer additive materials market by focusing on formulations that improve mechanical properties without compromising printer compatibility or handling. Unlike hardware-centric competitors such as Formlabs or Stratasys, the company sells only materials, targeting users who want functional parts rather than purely aesthetic prototypes.
The company's product line includes filament materials for FDM printers and UV-curable resins for SLA and DLP systems. Its proprietary formulations aim to expand the range of applications possible on desktop and benchtop equipment, particularly for makers and professionals seeking higher strength or durability than standard materials provide.
Made Solid has raised $4.2 million from investors including Lemnos Labs, Khosla Ventures, Boost VC, and Y Combinator. The company initially operated in Los Angeles and later expanded to Tokyo, Paris, and New York City before downsizing to a single location in Taos, New Mexico. It has used early beta user programs and crowdsourcing campaigns to develop and release products.
The company's reliance on community-driven development and a small team of 1-10 employees suggests a lean operation that may struggle to scale against larger material suppliers. Its patent portfolio appears limited, and the downsizing from multiple international offices raises questions about growth trajectory. The key open question is whether its material science focus can sustain a defensible position as larger competitors invest in proprietary chemistries.
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