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PADT

ServiceTempe, Arizona, USAFounded 1994· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides engineering services and 3D printing solutions including numerical simulation, product development, and additive manufacturing services, primarily as a Stratasys and EOS reseller and service provider.

CEO / Founder
Eric Miller
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5.54M
Latest Round
Bootstrapped
Key Investors
NASA, National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Energy

Technology & Products

Key Products

Provides engineering services and 3D printing solutions including numerical simulation (Ansys, Flownex), product development, and additive manufacturing services. PADT is a reseller for Stratasys, EOS, and Rapid Fusion, offering 3D printers and materials, resin removal solutions, and structured light measurement systems.

Technological Advantage

Verified advantage: 25+ years of experience in 3D printing services with early adoption of SLA (1994); defensible through partner certifications and expertise. Claimed advantage: Integrated engineering workflow reduces iteration cycles.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces product development time and costs through integrated simulation, design, and 3D printing services, enabling rapid prototyping and production of complex parts.

How They Differentiate

Offers integrated simulation and product development services alongside 3D printing, unlike pure service bureaus; 3x longer industry tenure (since 1994) vs many newer entrants; focuses on Southwest U.S. market with local support.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies developing physical products across aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Medical; Automotive; Industrial

Competitors

DRD Technology, SimuTech Group, Quartus Engineering

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue ~$18.9M; team size ~90-95 employees; serves clients across 10+ U.S. states.

Major Milestones

Founded in 1994; Purchased first SLA machine in 1994; Became Stratasys Platinum Partner; Expanded to Texas in 2018; 30th anniversary in 2024

Notable Customers

Ansys (Elite Channel Partner)