Met-L-Flo
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