PieceMaker
Develops automated 3D printing kiosks and software platforms for on-demand, customized consumer products in retail environments, enabling personalized toys, jewelry, and accessories printed in under 30 minutes.
- CEO / Founder
- Arden Rosenblatt
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $525K
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Innovation Works; Carnegie Mellon University
Technology & Products
Key Products
PieceMaker Factory kiosks; Customization software; 3D printable product designs; B2B additive manufacturing solutions
Technological Advantage
Integrated ecosystem enabling end-to-end customization and production in retail settings, with patents covering silicone product designs (though core AM process uses standard FDM)
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces inventory costs by enabling on-demand production of customized products in-store, cutting lead times from weeks to minutes while increasing customer engagement through interactive design experiences.
How They Differentiate
Focus on in-store retail kiosks and interactive customization experiences vs. online service bureaus; 3x faster turnaround (under 30 minutes) compared to typical 1-2 week lead times from online platforms
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Retail stores, toy manufacturers, jewelry designers, and brands seeking interactive product customization experiences
Industry Verticals
Retail; Toys; Jewelry; Automotive; Entertainment
Competitors
Shapeways; Sculpteo; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue reported as $5.8M with 79 employees per Owler (2024); expanded from toy kiosks to full B2B additive manufacturing solutions
Major Milestones
Launched retail 3D printing kiosks in early 2014; Partnership with Toys'R'Us for pilot program (2014); Re-launched as B2B additive manufacturing solutions provider (2017); Partnership with Ford for customizable 3D printed car models (2016); Expansion into metal 3D printing for jewelry via ExOne partnership
Notable Customers
Toys'R'Us; Ford Motor Company; Nickelodeon