Plastics App
Develops and manufactures custom 3D printing filaments and designer compounds for industrial applications, with expertise in sustainable materials and thermoplastic composites.
- CEO / Founder
- Yanir Shaked
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Israel Innovation Authority
Technology & Products
Key Products
Perform ACF (Extremely high durability PA-CF 3D Filament); Perform A12 (Industrial Robust Nylon 12 3D Filament); Custom-made filaments; Designer compounds
Technological Advantage
Proprietary knowledge in designing, developing, and manufacturing custom filaments from ideation to ready-to-use products; capabilities in recycling, green plastics technology, and bio-plastics for sustainable 3D printing solutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides end-to-end filament development capabilities, enabling customers to create custom materials for 3D printing functional prototypes and small-scale production, reducing time-to-market and supporting sustainability goals.
How They Differentiate
Focus on custom filament development and small-batch production with controlled equipment, offering tailored solutions for specific material needs versus off-the-shelf filament providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Startups and established companies in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical devices, agriculture, and water applications requiring functional prototyping and small-batch production.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace/Defense; Medical Devices; Agriculture; Water Applications
Competitors
ColorFabb; Filamentive; 3DXTECH
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In 2024, Kafrit Group acquired 51% of Plastics App shares, making Plastics App a subsidiary of Kafrit Group.
Major Milestones
Incorporated January 20, 2016; Partnership with UBQ Materials for sustainable 3D printing filaments (2021); Cohort with Hyundai Motor Group for plastics-related solutions development (2024); Kafrit Group acquired 51% of shares (2024)
Notable Customers
Hyundai Motor Group