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Met-L-Flo

ServiceSugar Grove, IL, USAFounded 1989· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides additive manufacturing (3D printing) services and low-volume production using technologies like SLA, SLS, FDM, PolyJet, and metal AM, reducing prototyping lead times from weeks to days for industrial clients.

CEO / Founder
Carl Dekker
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Established
Total Funding
$303K
Latest Round
Venture Round

Technology & Products

Key Products

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Services; Prototyping; Low-Volume Production; Casting (silicone, urethane, foam); Bridge Tooling; Engineering Consulting

Technological Advantage

Long-standing expertise since 1991 in AM, with a diversified service portfolio that includes 4 of 7 ISO/ASTM AM processes, enhancing flexibility and customer retention through integrated solutions.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Offers a one-stop shop for rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, enabling faster product development cycles and reducing time-to-market by leveraging multiple AM processes and traditional casting/molding techniques.

How They Differentiate

Offers a hybrid approach combining AM with casting and molding, unlike pure-play AM service providers, providing end-to-end solutions from prototyping to low-volume production with faster turnaround times.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturing companies needing rapid prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production parts

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Agriculture; Consumer Goods; Medical

Competitors

Designcraft, Linear AMS, Advanced Metal.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Founded in 1969, transitioned to additive manufacturing services in 1990s; serves over 500 customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics; revenue growth driven by expanding metal AM capabilities and enterprise adoption

Major Milestones

Founded in 1989; Introduced additive manufacturing services in 1991; Partnership with Carbon 3D announced

Notable Customers

John Deere; Caterpillar; Motorola; Boeing; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; NASA; US Department of Defense