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Mass Finishing

Post-ProcessingHoward Lake, MN, USAFounded 1995· One of 153 Post-Processing companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures high-energy centrifugal barrel finishing machines and vibratory systems for deburring, polishing, and deflashing 3D printed parts, reducing post-processing time by up to 30 minutes per part.

CEO / Founder
Mike Mathisen
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Established
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Innovance

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-energy centrifugal barrel finishing machines, vibratory tubs and bowls, finishing compounds, and custom-engineered solutions for deburring, polishing, and deflashing 3D printed parts across various industries including aerospace, medical, firearms, and jewelry.

Technological Advantage

VERIFIED: Machines achieve 30-minute time savings per 3D printed part vs. manual deburring (per 3D Logics case study). DEFENSIBLE: Process expertise and custom engineering create switching costs.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces deburring time for 3D printed parts by 30 minutes per part while achieving mirror finishes, enabling faster production cycles and higher-quality end-use components.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in high-energy centrifugal systems (12x G-force) vs. competitors' standard vibratory equipment; offers custom engineering for AM parts vs. off-the-shelf solutions; in-house media production reduces supply chain dependencies.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers using additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, motorsports, medical, and automotive parts requiring precision surface finishing.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Medical; Dental; Firearms; Motorsports

Competitors

Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH, Walther Trowal GmbH, OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Record sales year in 2021; $17M annual revenue in 2025; 9-11 employees.

Major Milestones

Founded in 1995 via acquisition of Timesavers' mass finishing division; Acquired by Innovance in 2016 (became employee-owned); Documented case studies with 3D printing companies (e.g., 3D Logics)

Notable Customers

3D Logics; Roush Yates Engines; Conn-Selmer, Inc.