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AMT 3D

ServiceCape Town, South AfricaFounded 2019· One of 2012 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Distributes and supports metal additive manufacturing systems (LPBF, DED, WAAM) and post-processing equipment across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing complete advanced manufacturing solutions for local industries.

CEO / Founder
Pamela van Jaarsveld
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Established
Total Funding
$20.5M
Key Investors
Not specified in sources

Technology & Products

Key Products

Bright Laser Technologies LPBF systems; MX3D Robotic WAAM systems; Meltio DED/LMD systems; AMAZEMET rePowder, inFurner, safeEtch post-processing equipment

Technological Advantage

Verified advantage: Exclusive sales partnerships with Bright Laser Technologies, MX3D, Meltio, and AMAZEMET for Sub-Saharan Africa; largest metal AM install base in South Africa with proven track record.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides comprehensive metal AM and advanced manufacturing solutions with local support, delivering complete manufacturing systems that combine additive and subtractive technologies for African industries.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on Sub-Saharan Africa with local stock, support, and tailored pricing, unlike global OEMs that rely on distant distributors; offers a broader metal AM technology portfolio (LPBF, DED, WAAM, Binder Jetting) than single-technology competitors.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers in Sub-Saharan Africa seeking metal AM solutions for industrial applications

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Tooling

Competitors

3D Systems (distribution arm in Africa); EOS (local distributors); Trumpf (regional sales partners)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Distributes and supports metal additive manufacturing systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling local manufacturers to adopt advanced 3D printing for tooling, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts

Major Milestones

Rebranded from Multitrade 3D Systems to AMT 3D (October 2025); Added Bright Laser Technologies as partner; Became official reseller for MX3D in Sub-Saharan Africa (2024); Became reseller of AMAZEMET equipment for Sub-Saharan Africa (2023)

Notable Customers

Aerosud Aviation, Denel Aeronautics, Rheinmetall Denel Munition, South African National Space Agency (SANSA), University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

https://amt3d.com

Why this company matters

Multitrade 3D Systems occupies a distinctive position as the first dedicated metal additive manufacturing distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1983, the company fills a critical gap by providing local stock, support, and tailored pricing for industrial 3D printing technologies, reducing lead times and costs for complex part production in a region historically underserved by global OEMs.

The company's technology portfolio spans multiple metal AM processes: LPBF systems from Colibrium Additive, robotic WAAM from MX3D, DED/LMD from Meltio, binder jetting from Incus, and post-processing equipment from AMAZEMET (rePowder, inFurner, safeEtch). This breadth allows customers to match process to application, from high-precision LPBF for aerospace components to large-scale WAAM for tooling and structural parts.

Key customers include Aerosud Aviation, Denel Aeronautics, Rheinmetall Denel Munition, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), and research institutions such as the University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). These relationships span aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturing verticals.

Multitrade's strategic moat lies in exclusive regional partnerships with GE Additive (South Africa), MX3D (Sub-Saharan Africa), Meltio (Sub-Saharan Africa), and AMAZEMET (Sub-Saharan Africa). This network effect creates local market lock-in against global competitors like EOS and Trumpf, which rely on distant distributors. The open question is whether the company can scale its 1-10 person team to capture growing demand across the continent.