Morf3D
Provides aerospace-focused metal additive manufacturing production and engineering services for complex flight components.
- CEO / Founder
- Lea Ellermeier
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $91.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Nikon, Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Starburst Accelerator
Technology & Products
Key Products
Two large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) machines, metal additive manufacturing production and engineering services for complex flight components.
Technological Advantage
Verified: AS9100 & ISO 9001 certified production facility; strategic majority ownership by Nikon providing digital manufacturing synergies; Boeing HorizonX backing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing a fully-integrated, end-to-end solution for aerospace additive manufacturing, from design and engineering to serial production, post-processing, and quality assurance, backed by the resources and technology of Nikon.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through exclusive focus on high-qualification aerospace and defense sectors, end-to-end service offering including deep engineering expertise, and strategic partnerships creating a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem. Integration with Nikon technology provides unique advantage in precision and quality. Transitioned from service bureau to industrialization partner.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, space, and defense companies requiring high-quality, certified, and complex metal additively manufactured components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Sintavia; Burloak Technologies; Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue estimated at $5M-$6M; operates a 90,000 sq ft production center; flight hardware supplied to Boeing and Honeywell.
Major Milestones
["2015: Founded as Morf3D in September 2015","2018: Received first investment from Boeing HorizonX Ventures","2019: Received second investment from Boeing HorizonX Ventures","2021: Nikon acquires majority ownership","2021: Launched 90,000 sq ft Applied Digital Manufacturing Center (ADMC) in Long Beach","2022: Announced new ADMC; integrated SLM 500 and NXG XII 600 systems","2023: Nikon completes full acquisition of Morf3D","2024: Rebranded as Nikon AM Synergy Inc. and appointed Jesse Lea as CEO"]
Notable Customers
Boeing; Honeywell; Northrop Grumman; Collins Aerospace; US Department of Defense