PICASO 3D
Designs and manufactures professional FDM 3D printers with automatic composite material handling, targeting industrial and professional users across Europe and Asia; combines desktop ease-of-use with industrial-grade build quality.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Isupov
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Designer X; Designer X PRO; Designer X Pro; Designer Pro 250; Designer XL Pro (360×360×610 mm build volume)
Technological Advantage
Dual-extrusion system with automatic material handling (reduces manual intervention); closed-box metal frame design increases stability and accuracy for industrial use; ecosystem includes composite materials and proprietary management software; engineering-driven company with founder as active developer
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Russian-engineered professional FDM printers with proprietary dual-extrusion and automatic nozzle/material switching; closed-box rigid construction for industrial stability; pre-configured and customizable print profiles; cost-effective alternative to Western manufacturers while maintaining professional-grade output quality
How They Differentiate
Russian-engineered alternative to Western incumbents; professional-grade FDM with rigid industrial frame at competitive Russian pricing; proprietary automatic material switching; regional competitive advantage in Russia, Eastern Europe, and emerging markets; long development history (2011+) demonstrates sustained engineering commitment
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, engineering firms, design bureaus, composite material processing facilities
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Engineering; Prototyping; Automotive (racing/motorsports); Composite material manufacturing
Competitors
Stratasys (global FDM leader, PolyJet multi-material); Makerbot (desktop FDM, acquired by Stratasys); 3D Systems (professional polymer and multi-material AM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operating continuously since 2011 (13+ years); largest filament extrusion 3D printer manufacturer in Russia; customer base spans Russia, Europe, and Asia; no public financial disclosures found
Major Milestones
2011 — Company founded; development of 3D printer technology begins; 2012 — PICASO 3D Builder created (first desktop model); 2013 — PICASO 3D Builder launched for sale (first commercial product); 2016 — Designer X PRO family launched (professional industrial segment entry); 2018+ — Designer X Pro and later models (XL Pro) deployed across industrial customers
Notable Customers
Bauman Racing Team (motorsports 3D printing partnership)