Orange Maker (OM)
Developer of Heliolithography (HL)—a UV-based rotational spiral 3D printing technology that achieves higher resolution, faster print speeds, and larger build volumes than conventional SLA/FDM systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Doug Farber
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.13M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
Helios One 3D printer; Heliolithography (HL) process licensing; HL-optimized materials and resins
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Heliolithography process (US Patent 9,321,215) creates defensible moat against SLA incumbents (3D Systems, Formlabs, Prusa); rotational architecture reduces adhesion forces, enabling faster prints with better quality; single compact device design targets cost-conscious professional market segment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Heliolithography reduces print time and material waste while enabling complex geometries and end-use parts production; licensing model allows adoption by OEMs and manufacturers without capital equipment investment.
How They Differentiate
Heliolithography's rotational architecture vs. traditional XY galvanometer-based SLA: (1) faster build speeds through helical path optimization; (2) larger theoretical build volumes without scaling hardware; (3) reduced adhesion/support material requirements; (4) superior surface finish vs. FDM; (5) simpler, more compact hardware design vs. multi-axis systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional designers, engineers, manufacturers in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, biotech, education, and industrial sectors requiring high-resolution parts at production scale.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Biotech; Defense; Education; Entertainment; Fashion; Manufacturing; Medical
Competitors
3D Systems (SLA printers); Formlabs (SLA/SLS printers); Prusa (FDM printers)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees: 3
Major Milestones
2013-2014: Founded by Doug Farber and Kurt Dudley; 2014: Announced Heliolithography technology and Helios One 3D printer; 2016: US Patent 9,321,215 granted (April 26, 2016); Post-2016: Established licensing division for HL technology platform