Metal-Base
An affordable, compact Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer designed to democratize professional-grade metal additive manufacturing for small-scale workshops and labs.
- CEO / Founder
- Jake Hand
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Jake Hand, Martin Jewell, Rapid Fusion (Sister Company), Kickstarter Backers
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 1.0 (Compact LPBF 3D Printer), Proprietary Slicing Profiles (Orca Slicer integration), Optimized Metal Powders (316L Stainless Steel, Bronze, and upcoming Copper), Enclosed Powder Handling and Nitrogen Management Systems
Technological Advantage
Operates on standard wall-outlet power (<800W) and utilizes the open-source Klipper firmware for motion control, providing a user-friendly interface and high-speed motion planning typical of desktop FDM printers but applied to metal fusion.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers true industrial-grade LPBF technology (creating near-fully dense metal parts) at a sub-€10,000 price point, eliminating the need for complex debinding and sintering processes required by filament-based metal printing.
How They Differentiate
Utilizes a high-absorption 445nm blue diode laser and an XY gantry motion system (Klipper-based) instead of traditional fiber lasers and galvo-scanners, reducing the entry price to sub-€10,000 while maintaining true industrial LPBF density.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Research and Development (R&D) labs, engineering startups, educational institutions, and high-end enthusiast makers.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense (Prototyping), Higher Education & Research, Industrial Engineering, Medical Device Research, Jewelry & Small-scale Manufacturing
Competitors
One Click Metal; Xact Metal; Sharebot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Beta program successfully concluded in late 2025; entered public market with Kickstarter launch in early 2026.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2024 in Geldrop, Netherlands, Successfully developed working Metal 1.0 prototype using blue diode laser technology, Pre-launched the Metal 1.0 beta program in 2025, Public Kickstarter campaign launch scheduled for Q1 2026
Notable Customers
Research and Development (R&D) labs; Small-scale engineering firms; University workshops