GAUSS
Develops metal paste 3D printers using Paste-based Metal Extrusion (PME) technology under the GAUSS brand, targeting safe, compact, and office-friendly metal additive manufacturing for signage, food, construction, and pharmaceuticals.
- CEO / Founder
- Kim Jeong-ha
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
Technology & Products
Key Products
GAUSS MT90 — compact metal paste 3D printer (CES 2026 Robotics Honoree); SMART CHANNEL — 3D printed premium channel signage systems; SMART PACK — smart packaging solutions; 3D printers for food, signage, construction, and pharmaceuticals; Proprietary Shine UV resin for signage manufacturing; Industrial automation equipment (conveyor systems, packing systems)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: PME technology provides safer, more compact, and lower-cost metal 3D printing compared to laser powder bed fusion systems. GAUSS MT90 recognized as CES 2026 Robotics Honoree. VERIFIED: CES 2026 Innovation Award recognition confirms the product's novelty and market readiness. The company operates 3 manufacturing plants, 2 offices, and 2 cooperative R&D centers in Korea with distribution in 21 countries. Advantage is partially DEFENSIBLE — the PME process and metal paste formulations represent process know-how, though the broader MEX/Metal FDM category has multiple competitors globally.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
GAUSS MT90 offers a compact, office-safe metal paste 3D printer using PME technology at a significantly lower price point than laser-based metal AM systems, eliminating the need for inert gas environments and laser safety requirements — enabling metal part production in standard workshop environments.
How They Differentiate
Ohsung System differentiates through broader application diversity (not just metal AM but also food, signage, construction, pharma 3D printing) backed by 30+ years of industrial automation expertise. The GAUSS MT90 specifically targets the compact, safe metal paste printing segment using PME technology, competing against Desktop Metal's Studio System and Markforged Metal X. Key differentiator is the paste-based approach (vs bound rod or filament) and significantly lower machine cost. However, Desktop Metal and Markforged have significantly larger market presence, established material ecosystems, and enterprise sales channels.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, sign makers, food processing companies, construction firms, and pharmaceutical companies seeking affordable metal 3D printing capabilities
Industry Verticals
Signage & Advertising; Food Processing; Construction; Pharmaceuticals; Industrial Automation; Aerospace (emerging)
Competitors
Desktop Metal / ExOne (Binder Jetting), Markforged (Metal X / Metal Paste), Meltio (Wire DED)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue of ~KRW 6.01 billion (approximately $4.5M USD) as of FY2024; 15 employees as of 2020; company established 2012, originally a logistics automation firm before expanding into 3D printing
Major Milestones
1993 — Company founded as industrial automation firm; 2013 — Launched 3D Printing Division; 2013+ — Developed and commercialized 3D printers for food, signage, construction, and pharmaceuticals; 2024 — Introduced GAUSS brand for metal 3D printing; 2025 — Exhibited at Formnext 2025 (Frankfurt); January 2026 — GAUSS MT90 recognized as CES 2026 Robotics Honoree; Present — Operates 3 manufacturing plants, 2 offices, 2 R&D centers; distribution in 21 countries with 35 partners
Notable Customers
Open Medical (오픈메디칼, strategic partnership 2018 for medical device u-health and barcode systems)