ServicePincourt, Quebec, CanadaFounded 2013· One of 2038 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Provides professional 3D printing services using FDM, SLS, SLA, and PolyJet technologies for end-use precision parts and functional prototypes across multiple industries.
CEO / Founder
Claudia Schmidt
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services; Product Design; Prototyping Services; 3D Scanning; Scale Models
Technological Advantage
Proprietary fleet management and material expertise across four polymer AM processes, allowing optimized part production based on client requirements.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers rapid prototyping and custom manufacturing with a fleet of over 30 3D printers, enabling quick turnaround and material flexibility for complex designs.
How They Differentiate
Larger printer fleet (30+ vs typical 5-10 for local shops) with multi-technology support (FDM, SLS, SLA, PolyJet) vs competitors often limited to 1-2 processes; established since 2013 with proven track record in industrial applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses and professionals in aerospace, automotive, medical, robotics, engineering, architecture, and individuals needing custom 3D printing.
3D Printing Services; Print Three Barrie; H3D Solution; Rainbow Printing & Graphics
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serving thousands of clients since 2013
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Opened first dedicated 3D printing retail store in Canada; Grew fleet to over 35 3D printers; Served major clients like Zoetis for large-scale educational campaigns
MatterThings Inc. occupies a distinctive position in the Canadian additive manufacturing services market as a multi-technology polymer bureau with a physical retail storefront in Pincourt, Quebec. Founded in 2013, the company has grown its fleet to over 35 printers, a scale that significantly exceeds the typical 5-10 machines found at local print shops. This density of equipment, combined with in-house expertise across four polymer AM processes, allows MatterThings to serve as a one-stop shop for clients who would otherwise need to coordinate with multiple vendors.
The company's core service offering spans FDM, SLS, SLA, and PolyJet technologies, covering both functional prototyping and end-use precision parts. MatterThings also provides product design, 3D scanning, and scale model fabrication. Its proprietary fleet management system and material knowledge enable the bureau to match each project to the optimal process and material, whether that means SLS for durable nylon parts, SLA for high-resolution photopolymer prototypes, or PolyJet for multi-material assemblies.
MatterThings targets businesses and professionals in aerospace, automotive, medical, robotics, engineering, architecture, and pharmaceutical verticals. Named clients include Zoetis Inc. and Argonaut Gold, indicating the bureau's ability to handle large-scale educational campaigns and complex industrial projects. The company's retail storefront, described as Canada's first dedicated 3D printing retail store, also serves individual customers seeking custom parts, creating a hybrid B2B/B2C model uncommon among service bureaus.
The company's strategic moat rests on its fleet scale and multi-technology breadth, which together reduce lead times and simplify supply chains for clients. However, the service bureau market in Canada remains fragmented, with competitors like Print Three Barrie, H3D Solution, and Rainbow Printing & Graphics offering overlapping capabilities. MatterThings' ability to maintain its equipment utilization rates and defend its enterprise client base against newer, lower-cost entrants will determine whether its early-mover advantage in the retail storefront model translates into durable market share.