PADT
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)