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PIVOT AM SERVICE

ServicePella, Iowa, USAFounded 2018· One of 2028 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides repair, maintenance, and refurbishment services for production 3D printing equipment (SLA, FDM, SLS, Polyjet), offering a cost-effective alternative to OEM service.

CEO / Founder
Dennis Fogle
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

Repair, maintenance, and refurbishment services for production 3D printing equipment (SLA, FDM, SLS, Polyjet). Offers new and refurbished printers.

Technological Advantage

37+ years of technical expertise in legacy and high-end AM systems; provides significant ROI through 25% material cost reduction and faster service response than OEMs.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces equipment downtime and operational costs by providing expert maintenance and refurbished alternatives to expensive new OEM systems, citing up to 25% material cost savings.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in legacy and high-end systems (e.g., original SLA) that OEMs may no longer prioritize; offers 25% material cost savings and resolved issues where OEMs failed.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Service bureaus, design firms, and manufacturers using AM for prototyping and production.

Industry Verticals

Rapid Prototyping; Additive Manufacturing; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

3D Service Group; n'Tech Industries; R&D Technologies

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

37+ years expertise; offices across North America; customer testimonials cite 25% material cost savings and 10-day quote-to-install.

Major Milestones

Core business operations began in 1988; Pivot AM Service formally founded in 2018; Launched Pivot AM Auctions platform; Designed proprietary ACE SLA wash tank

Notable Customers

Agile Manufacturing; Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC); Pella Bionic Dutch Robotics Team; U.S. Federal Government; 3D Lab Manufacturing