Owlson
Modular aluminum and acrylic enclosure cabinets for 3D printers that reduce nanoparticle emissions by 60%, microparticles by 80%, and VOCs while controlling temperature and humidity for compliant workplace printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Martin Nielsen
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
557TVA enclosure cabinet kit (ventilated with internal air cleaner); 779TVA enclosure cabinet kit (ventilated with internal air cleaner); Fully assembled cabinet variants; HEPA and active carbon filtration modules; Dehumidifiers; LED lighting kits; Storage racks; Filament feeders; Customizable accessory add-ons
Technological Advantage
Proven 80% microparticle reduction (1-10 μm) and 60% nanoparticle reduction (20-100 nm) vs uncontrolled 3D printing environments; integrated humidity control (20% reduction) and temperature regulation (±10% variation); durable anodized aluminum frame with cast acrylic sides; direct-to-customer manufacturing eliminates distributor margin.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces harmful 3D printer emissions (nanoparticles 60%, microparticles 80%, noise 20%), improves print consistency via humidity/temperature control, enables workplace-compliant 3D printing operations, reduces operator health exposure to volatile organic compounds and ultrafine particles.
How They Differentiate
Owlson emphasizes health/emissions compliance focus earlier than competitors; broader customization options; design team based in Copenhagen for rapid iteration; emphasis on noise reduction (20%) alongside particle filtration; modular architecture supports both small and large print farms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions, enterprises with 3D printer farms, makerspaces, commercial print operations, research facilities
Industry Verticals
Education; Manufacturing; Research & Development; Makerspaces; Enterprise/Commercial
Competitors
Prusa; Alveo3D
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Company founded 2017 in Copenhagen; Enclosure product line launched with third-party emissions data validation (VoxelMatters article)