nScrypt
nScrypt designs and manufactures high-precision 3D manufacturing systems known as the 'Factory in a Tool' (FiT). These systems integrate 3D printing, micro-dispensing, milling, and pick-and-place capabilities into a single platform, enabling the fabrication of complex, multi-material, and functional devices like printed electronics and biological structures.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Kenneth Church
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $680K
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Paycheck Protection Program
Technology & Products
Key Products
nScrypt offers industrial microdispensing and 3D manufacturing solutions, including high-precision micro-dispensing and 3D printing systems like the 3Dx-700 and 3Dn-450-HP. Their "Factory in a Tool" approach enables the creation of complex, multi-material, and functional devices for electronics and industrial applications.
Technological Advantage
The ability to print with a vast range of materials (over 10,000 claimed) and integrate different manufacturing processes gives nScrypt a significant advantage in producing complex, mission-critical components that are difficult or impossible to make with other methods. This reduces production time and cost for complex devices.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
nScrypt provides unparalleled precision and material versatility in a single machine, enabling rapid prototyping and manufacturing of complex, functional products, from printed circuit boards to bioprinted tissues.
How They Differentiate
nScrypt differentiates through its 'Factory in a Tool' approach, integrating multiple manufacturing processes in one platform. It stands out with its extreme precision (micron and sub-micron level) and the ability to handle an extensive range of materials (over 10,000). While competitors often specialize in one area (e.g., only electronics or bioprinting), nScrypt offers a highly versatile and customizable system for complex, multi-functional structures.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Organizations in the aerospace, defense, medical, electronics, and research sectors requiring high-precision, multi-material additive manufacturing capabilities.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace/Defense","Medical","Electronics","Industrial","Education"]
Competitors
Main competitors in 3D printed electronics include Nano Dimension, Optomec Inc., BotFactory Inc., and Voltera Inc. Other general 3D printing competitors include 3D Systems Corporation and Stratasys, LTD.
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["Development of the 'Factory in a Tool' (FiT) concept.","Launch of the BioFabrication Facility (BFF) to the International Space Station (ISS) in partnership with TechShot.","Awarded numerous government R&D contracts, including projects for the US Space Force.","Received a patent for a high-speed micro additive manufacturing method."]
Notable Customers
Notable customers and collaborators include Kratos SRE, Inc., TE Connectivity, Celanese (Micromax™ Electronic Inks and Pastes), and PulseForge. Their technology is also used in the medical, defense, and space sectors.