Open Edge
Develops and sells custom and standard FDM 3D printers for professional applications, plus provides comprehensive training and consulting services in additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Alain Skiba
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
Standard 3D printers; Custom 3D printers; Training programs; Consulting services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary FDM printer designs (e.g., HD model with core XY kinematics, aluminum heating bed) tailored for professional use; hands-on training programs accredited with educational institutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers tailored 3D printing hardware solutions and expert training to enable businesses to adopt additive manufacturing, reducing reliance on traditional tooling and accelerating prototyping and production.
How They Differentiate
Focus on open-hardware and customizable FDM printers for professional users, plus integrated training services, unlike competitors who primarily sell closed-system hardware.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional users in industry, education, architecture, and crafts; enterprises seeking AM training and consulting.
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Education; Architecture; Crafts
Competitors
Ultimaker; Prusa Research; Markforged
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company expanded from Folschviller to Dieuze, investing in a larger space, and grew from 5 to over 30 employees.
Major Milestones
Launched Kickstarter campaign for Mondrian 3.0 printer in 2015; Participated in International Aeronautics and Space Show with Dassault Aviation in 2017