Mentis 3D
Africa's first manufacturing-as-a-service 3D print farm offering industrial-scale polymer additive manufacturing services with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Mentis
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Matalan
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D design; 3D scanning; 3D printing; Post-production/finishing; Online quoting platform (DigiFabster)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary manufacturing-as-a-service platform combined with HP MJF technology enables cost-effective large-scale production runs; leverages 70+ years of Mentis Group manufacturing expertise for engineering applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for custom parts through on-demand 3D printing, eliminating tooling and minimizing inventory while providing ISO 9001:2015 accredited quality.
How They Differentiate
Focus on African market as first high-throughput industrial 3D printing facility on the continent; ISO 9001:2015 accreditation provides quality assurance advantage; manufacturing-as-a-service model offers scalability and cost efficiency.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial clients needing fast, affordable, and reliable custom 3D printed parts
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Automotive; Consumer Goods; Medical
Competitors
Stratasys; 3D Systems; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Africa's first ISO9001:2015 accredited 3D printing facility; 3 HP MJF machines in operation; positioned as largest additive manufacturing service provider in Africa
Major Milestones
2019: Established as subsidiary of Mentis Group; Became HP's only 3D printing partner in Africa; Achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation