Photocentric
Photocentric manufactures patented LCD-based 3D printers and a wide range of photopolymer resins, enabling affordable, scalable, and high-volume digital manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Paul Holt
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Commercialized
- Total Funding
- £5M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Innovate UK, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
Technology & Products
Key Products
["LC Titan (Large-format 3D printer)","LC Magna (Large-format 3D printer)","Photopolymer Resins (Daylight, UV, Dental, Industrial)","Post-processing equipment (Photocentric Wash, Cure)","3D printing software (Photocentric Studio)","Custom parts manufacturing service"]
Technological Advantage
The primary advantage is a dramatic reduction in the cost and complexity of resin 3D printers, enabling the creation of very large format machines for mass production. Vertical integration, with in-house development of both printers and photopolymer resins, allows for highly optimized and customized manufacturing solutions, giving them a significant cost and performance advantage.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To enable custom mass manufacturing by providing a scalable and affordable digital manufacturing solution based on proprietary LCD 3D printing technology and vertically integrated photopolymer resin development.
How They Differentiate
Photocentric differentiates itself by focusing on cost-effective, large-format printers for mass production, whereas competitors often focus on higher-cost, specialized systems. Their invention of the core LCD printing technology and in-house resin manufacturing provide a unique cost structure and ability to tailor solutions directly to industrial-scale applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers and businesses in sectors such as industrial components, automotive, dental, and consumer goods seeking to replace traditional manufacturing methods with cost-effective, on-demand 3D printing for mass production.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Automotive","Medical & Dental","Consumer Goods","Aerospace/Defense","Miniature Figurine Manufacturing"]
Competitors
Nexa3D; Formlabs; 3D Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue reached £16.58 million in FY 2021. The company has consistently expanded its operations, including a new US headquarters, and has successfully secured multiple multi-million-pound government grants for R&D in sustainable and advanced manufacturing.
Major Milestones
["2002: Company founded by Paul Holt.","2016: Launched the world's first LCD 3D printer.","2016: Awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation.","2018: Awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.","2021: Relocated US headquarters to Avondale, Arizona.","2022: Received a £2.5 million grant from Innovate UK for sustainable mass manufacturing.","2023: Launched the LC Titan, one of the world's largest LCD 3D printers.","2024: Secured £1.9m in funding from Innovate UK for 'Project Nexus' to develop sustainable materials for bioprocessing."]
Notable Customers
Badgemaster; K Line (via SouSmile); New Era; The 3D Printing Store (3DPS); Games Workshop; Girbau (via Sculpteo)