Phenix Systems
Develops proprietary Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printers that produce chemically pure, fully dense metal and ceramic parts from fine powders (6-9 microns), enabling high-precision additive manufacturing for industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- François Reymondet
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $15.1M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- 3D Systems
Technology & Products
Key Products
Direct Metal 3D Printers; ProX 100; ProX 200; ProX 300
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering process produces fully dense parts with fine granularity, protected by proprietary technology (though specific patent numbers not found in sources). DEFENSIBLE through trade secrets and acquisition by 3D Systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and production costs for complex metal parts by enabling direct digital manufacturing of fully dense components with fine resolution (6-9 micron powders), eliminating traditional tooling and machining steps.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in fine powder DMLS (6-9 microns) for high-resolution metal and ceramic parts, whereas EOS focuses on broader polymer and metal systems, SLM on metal LPBF with larger build volumes, and Renishaw on metal AM with metrology integration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and tooling sectors requiring high-precision metal and ceramic components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
EOS GmbH; SLM Solutions; Renishaw
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by 3D Systems in 2013 to launch ProX metal 3D printer series; Historical growth in metal AM hardware sales pre-acquisition
Major Milestones
Founded in 2000; Acquired by 3D Systems in 2013 for $15.1 million (81% stake); Launch of ProX 100, 200, 300 metal 3D printers under 3D Systems branding
Notable Customers
CERN LHCb; NIKHEF; rms; BOA