NXT Factory
Industrial-grade SLS 3D printer leveraging proprietary Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) technology that multiplexes a single laser beam into millions of micro-lasers without power degradation, enabling high-throughput thermoplastic manufacturing at production scale with 24/7 lights-out automation.
- CEO / Founder
- N/A (Company acquired by Nexa3D)
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.29M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- XponentialWorks
Technology & Products
Key Products
QLS 350 (high-speed SLS 3D printer); QLS 820 (larger format, now under Nexa3D); Proprietary QLS light engine technology (now under Nexa3D)
Technological Advantage
QLS technology is protected IP offering 3-5x speed advantage over traditional single-beam SLS (EOS M290 baseline ~40 cm³/hr; QLS 350 targets 120+ cm³/hr). Proprietary beam architecture prevents easy replication. Thermoplastic versatility supports broader material ecosystem than incumbent nylon-focused competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Replaces injection molding for low-to-medium volume production with 40-60% cost savings, 4-8 week lead time reduction vs. tooling, full production flexibility, and Industry 4.0 automation—enabling on-demand manufacturing without capital-intensive molds.
How They Differentiate
Only QLS vendor with multi-laser simultaneous coverage vs. single-beam competitors; thermoplastic focus vs. nylon dominance; autonomous Industry 4.0 operation vs. batch-driven legacy systems; 3-5x faster throughput on equivalent hardware footprint.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive manufacturers, industrial production facilities seeking injection molding alternatives; medical device manufacturers; consumer goods producers
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Medical Devices; Consumer Goods; Electronics
Competitors
EOS (M290/M300 SLS systems); Sinterit (Polish competitor, similar market origin); Nexa3D (now the parent company; complementary SLA/SLS portfolio)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
3 total employees (as of 2025, per PitchBook)
Major Milestones
2016: Company founded by Graczyk, Cieszyński, with Reichental as Executive Chairman; 2017: Completed development of QLS prototype with full beam architecture validation; 2018: Public debut at Formnext with QLS technology reveal and Evonik partnership announcement; 2019: Commercial launch of QLS 350 at RAPID + TCT conference; August 5, 2020: Acquired by Nexa3D, integrating SLS + SLA portfolios
Notable Customers
Techniplas (automotive OEM exploration); Evonik partnership indicates material house validation