OMEGA MDS
Foundry sand mold and core 3D printers using binder jetting technology to reduce lead times and costs for small to mid-sized metalcasting foundries.
- CEO / Founder
- Roger Heise
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Rainier Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
OMEGA MDS CP46 Sand Mold Printer; Ancillary foundry sand printing equipment
Technological Advantage
Proprietary binder jetting formulation and system design delivers cost-effective sand printing for foundries; lower total cost of ownership than competitive systems (ExOne, Omega Sinto); addresses specific pain points: pattern acquisition, storage, cataloguing, repair, and skilled labor shortages.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times from weeks to days and eliminates costly pattern-making, storage, and repair workflows while enabling on-demand mold and core production for prototype and production castings.
How They Differentiate
OMEGA MDS targets specifically small to mid-sized foundries with a lower-cost, more accessible solution than enterprise-grade systems. Faster setup time and modular assembly vs. competitors; proprietary binder chemistry for improved sand print quality.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small to mid-sized metalcasting foundries
Industry Verticals
Metalcasting/Foundries; Manufacturing
Competitors
ExOne (Desktop Metal subsidiary) - Sand printing systems; Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery - UK-based sand molding equipment
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
AFS (American Foundry Society) Metalcasting Congress presentation (April 2023); Exhibited at CastExpo 2023