MICRON3DP
Develops high-resolution molten glass 3D printing systems using FDM-style extrusion at 1000°C, achieving layer thicknesses as fine as 100 microns, enabling complex glass parts for medical, architectural, and artistic applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Arik Bracha
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $120K
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed
- Key Investors
- Techstars
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-resolution glass 3D printers; High-speed metal 3D printers using MIM materials; 3D printer extruders and hot-ends
Technological Advantage
Proprietary molten glass extrusion technology achieves 100-micron layer resolution vs. previous 4000-micron industry standard; protected by being first-to-market in commercial glass 3D printing with demonstrated Swarovski collaboration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables 3D printing of complex glass components with 100-micron resolution, reducing traditional glass manufacturing lead times from weeks to hours while achieving geometries impossible with conventional methods.
How They Differentiate
3x faster build speed than competitors like Desktop Metal for metal parts; unique glass 3D printing capability with 100-micron resolution vs. 4000-micron industry standard; lower machine price point for metal systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, research institutions, medical device companies, luxury brands
Industry Verticals
Medical; Architecture; Arts & Luxury; Microfluidics; Research & Development
Competitors
Incus; MetShape; Exaddon
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Installed first batch of operational glass 3D printers in 2017; expanded from glass to MIM-based metal additive manufacturing; collaboration with Swarovski demonstrated commercial viability.
Major Milestones
2015: First demonstration of molten glass 3D printing; 2016: Company founding; 2017: Internal installation of first operational glass 3D printers; 2017: Swarovski collaboration for Art Basel exhibition; Shift from glass to MIM-based metal additive manufacturing
Notable Customers
Swarovski (crystal glass 3D printing for Art Basel exhibition)