Origin

HardwareSan Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2015· One of 1757 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops DLP-based additive manufacturing systems for mass production of commercial-grade polymer parts, featuring modular printing, open materials, extensible software, and rapid post-processing

CEO / Founder: Yoav Zeif (Stratasys)
Team Size: 11-50
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding: $112.3M
Latest Round: Acquired
Key Investors: Floodgate; DCM; Mandra Capital; Haystack; Stanford University; Joe Montana; Stratasys

Technology & Products

Key Products

Origin One DLP 3D printer; Origin Two DLP 3D printer

Technological Advantage

Software-centric DLP technology enables mass production of polymer parts with open material compatibility, protected by Stratasys' IP portfolio post-acquisition

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables mass production of end-use polymer parts with open material compatibility and rapid post-processing, reducing time-to-market and increasing manufacturing flexibility

How They Differentiate

Open material network vs. proprietary resin systems of Carbon; modular printing system vs. fixed configurations of EnvisionTEC; software-centric approach enables faster iteration and customization

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturers requiring production-scale polymer parts

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods

Competitors

EnvisionTEC; Carbon

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

$520.8 million (Stratasys Ltd. annual revenue); Origin's individual financial metrics are not publicly available as a standalone entity post-acquisition. Origin was acquired by Stratasys in December 2020 and is now operated as a subsidiary/product line. Stratasys' consolidated revenue of $520.8 million represents the combined entity.; 2; 6

Major Milestones

Founded in 2015; Acquired by Stratasys in December 2020 for up to $100M; Launched Origin Two printer in September 2024

Notable Customers

U.S. Air Force (F-16 aircraft parts)

https://www.origin.io

Why this company matters

Origin develops DLP-based additive manufacturing systems designed for mass production of commercial-grade polymer parts. Its open platform approach contrasts with competitors like Carbon, which rely on proprietary resin systems, and EnvisionTEC, which offers fixed printer configurations. Origin's modular printing architecture and extensible software enable faster iteration and customization for production environments.

The core technology is software-centric DLP, optimized for production applications. The Origin One and Origin Two printers support an open material network, allowing customers to select from a range of polymer resins rather than being locked into a single supplier. This flexibility, combined with rapid post-processing, reduces time-to-market and increases manufacturing agility.

Origin serves aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer goods manufacturers. A notable customer is the U.S. Air Force, which uses Origin printers for F-16 aircraft parts. Key partnerships include nTopology, Stress Engineering Services, and Autodesk Netfabb, reflecting integration with design and simulation workflows. Stratasys acquired Origin in December 2020 for up to $100 million, integrating its technology into the Stratasys product line and patent portfolio.

Origin's strategic moat lies in its open material network and software-centric DLP approach, now backed by Stratasys' extensive IP portfolio. However, competition from Carbon's established ecosystem and EnvisionTEC's industrial track record remains significant. The open question is whether Origin can maintain its differentiation within Stratasys while scaling production applications beyond early adopters.