Me3D
Designs and manufactures affordable FDM 3D printers and software for Australian education, enabling STEM learning through hands-on additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Matthew Connelly
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $500K
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Venture Builders; Sydney Angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
Me2 3D printer; BuildBee software platform
Technological Advantage
Proprietary BuildBee software provides secure, cloud-based 3D printing management tailored for educational environments; hardware designed for classroom durability and ease of use.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides Australian-made, classroom-friendly 3D printers with integrated software (BuildBee) to make 3D printing accessible for STEM education, reducing barriers to technology adoption in schools.
How They Differentiate
Specifically designed for Australian education market with local manufacturing and support; integrated software platform (BuildBee) for classroom management vs. general-purpose printers; focus on STEM curriculum integration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Australian schools, educational institutions, students, and professionals
Industry Verticals
Education; STEM Training
Competitors
MakerBot; Ultimaker; FlashForge
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Moving from selling 20 printers per month to 200 printers per month
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Won CeBIT.AU 2015 Community Support award; Developed BuildBee software platform; Established 50-printer production facility for PPE during COVID-19
Notable Customers
Australian schools and universities; Australian Department of Education; Australian STEM education programs