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Phase3D

HardwareChicago, Illinois, USAFounded 2021· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Phase3D develops real-time, in-process inspection systems using proprietary structured light (Fringe Projection) to monitor surface topography and detect anomalies during additive manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Niall O'Dowd
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$6.65M
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
Energy Transition Ventures, Techstars, Varia Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, ff Venture Capital, Quest Venture Partners, Trinity Capital, Kinisis Ventures, Leroy Street Capital Partners, Asimov Ventures, New York Angels, Chicago Booth Angel Network

Technology & Products

Key Products

In-situ monitoring systems using proprietary structured light (Fringe Projection) for real-time, layer-by-layer inspection and defect detection in additive manufacturing.

Technological Advantage

High-speed, full-field surface measurement that goes beyond conventional thermal or acoustic sensing, offering immediate detection of geometric anomalies.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables micron-level height mapping across the full build surface for each layer, allowing real-time defect detection, reduction in scrap and post-processing inspection time, and improved quality assurance.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on direct in-situ geometric measurement using fringe projection across the entire build surface, unlike competitors that rely on thermal data, acoustic sensing, or machine-specific integrated solutions.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies involved in additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, Cold Spray) in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and automotive.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Energy, Automotive

Competitors

Sigma Additive Solutions, Additive Assurance, EOS, Velo3D

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

Commercial launch of the Project Fringe system, Secured $2.5M Seed funding in December 2022, Expanded system compatibility to LPBF, Cold Spray, and DED processes, Awarded contracts/partnerships with NASA and U.S. Space Force, Graduated from Techstars accelerator program

Notable Customers

NASA; U.S. Space Force

https://www.phase-3d.com

Recent coverage of Phase3D

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
3
Granted
0
Families
3

Leading domains: equipment (2), process (2), material (1)

Filings by year: 2024: 2 · 2023: 1

  1. FRINGE CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD04628841 · EP
  2. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING HEIGHT AND THERMAL INFORMATION20240351136 · US
  3. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING HEIGHT AND THERMAL INFORMATION04464439 · EP

Funding rounds

  • Seed$2.9M2026-06-27Lead: Quest Venture Partners
  • Grant$1.3M2023-04-01Lead: US Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Seed$2.5M2022-12-15Lead: Energy Transition Ventures