ServiceUtrecht, NetherlandsFounded 2014· One of 2012 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Industrial 3D printing service bureau specializing in series production of end-use parts using SLS technology
CEO / Founder
Neil van Es
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$18M
Latest Round
Series C
Key Investors
Not specified in the source
Technology & Products
Key Products
Series production of end-use parts; Tooling and molds; Machine parts; Prototypes and small series
Technological Advantage
Proprietary digital workflow from CAD to production; no start-up costs; flexible series production capabilities; automated post-processing integration
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides flexible, fast production of 3D printed parts from 1 to 100,000 units with no minimum quantities and no start-up costs
How They Differentiate
Focus on European market with specialized series production capabilities; flexible quantity range from 1 to 100,000 units; strong focus on industrial applications; part of Vesco Group with product development roots
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors
Industry Verticals
Medical; Machine tools; Food industry; General industrial manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise Manufacturing; Protolabs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
One of Europe's pioneers in serial production through 3D printing; expanded operations with in-house SLS production capabilities; part of Vesco Group; serves multiple industrial sectors
Major Milestones
Founded in 2014; Became one of Europe's pioneers in serial production through 3D printing; Installed EOS Formiga P100 SLS printer for in-house production; Expanded partnership with Ricoh 3D; Collaborated with AM Solutions for automated post-processing
Parts on Demand positions itself as a European pioneer in serial production through polymer laser powder bed fusion (SLS). Founded in 2014 and based in Utrecht, the company targets industrial manufacturers that need end-use parts in flexible quantities, from one-off prototypes to full production runs of 100,000 units, with no minimum order or startup fees. This model contrasts with traditional injection molding or CNC machining, which typically require high volumes or tooling investments.
The company operates high-end EOS Formiga P100 SLS printers and has developed a proprietary digital workflow that takes parts from CAD to production with automated post-processing integration. A partnership with AM Solutions supports the post-processing automation, while software from AMFG streamlines order management. Parts on Demand also collaborates with Ricoh 3D to expand its production capacity and service reach.
Customers span medical device OEMs, machine tool builders, food industry equipment manufacturers, and general industrial production. Named clients include UMC Utrecht, Jansen Medicars, Batenburg Applied Technologies, and PWR Robotics, among others. The company is part of the Vesco Group, which provides product development roots and financial stability. CEO Neil van Es previously led product development at Vesco Group before founding the service bureau.
Competing with Materialise Manufacturing, Protolabs, and Xometry, Parts on Demand differentiates through its European focus and specialization in series production with no quantity constraints. The company raised $18 million in total funding, though investors are not disclosed. Its main strategic question is whether it can scale SLS serial production profitably against larger, multi-technology platforms while maintaining the flexibility that defines its value proposition.