Maker3D
Provides 3D printing bureau services for prototypes and small production batches, with integrated 3D design and scanning, enabling rapid product development from idea to final product.
- CEO / Founder
- Jarkko Lohilahti
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $4M
- Key Investors
- Vendep Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; 3D design services; 3D scanning services; Rapid manufacturing; Rapid tooling; Marketing models; Product development
Technological Advantage
Claims: Fast delivery times and integrated design-to-production workflow. Verified: Partnerships with UltiMaker, Formlabs, and miniFactory provide access to advanced polymer AM technologies. Defensibility: Service model and logistics network create switching costs; partnerships provide technology access.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces product development lead times by offering same-day 3D printing delivery, integrated design services, and fast global logistics, enabling faster iteration and lower upfront costs for prototypes and small production runs.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on same-day delivery and integrated design services in the Nordic region, unlike larger global bureaus; uses partnerships with UltiMaker and Formlabs for high-quality polymer printing vs. broader material offerings from competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies needing rapid prototyping, small-batch production, and product development services
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Consumer Products; Medical; Automotive; Education
Competitors
Sculpteo; i.materialise; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue reported at $4 million; 3D production center processes thousands of 3D printed parts weekly, with 80% being end-use products.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012; Became authorized reseller for miniFactory in Nordic countries; Reported $4M revenue; Partnership with Brightplus for biobased materials
Notable Customers
Respiray