3DTrcek
Manufactures high-precision thermoplastic filaments for FDM 3D printing, leveraging over 50 years of polymer extrusion expertise to serve industrial and professional markets.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrej Trček
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA (Standard, HTPRO, Silk, Recycled); PETG (Standard, Carbon Fiber); ABS and ASA (Weather resistant); TPU 90A (Flexible); Specialty Materials (PC, ESD, Flame Retardant, Wood-filled); Industrial profiles and tubes
Technological Advantage
Proprietary breakthrough process for recycled PLA that ensures zero quality loss compared to virgin material; strict diameter control (+/- 0.03mm) optimized for high-speed FDM systems and AMS compatibility.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides engineering-grade filaments with strict diameter tolerances (+/- 0.03mm) and a wide material range (20+ types), enabling reliable, repeatable prints for industrial prototyping and functional parts.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through a legacy of industrial plastic processing (since 1970) rather than being a pure-play AM startup, offering higher material consistency and a broader range of technical engineering filaments (HTPRO, ESD, FR) at competitive EU-manufactured price points.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, industrial designers, manufacturing firms, and professional 3D printing bureaus.
Industry Verticals
Industrial Engineering; Automotive; Aerospace; Education; Medical Prototyping
Competitors
AzureFilm; Fillamentum; Prusa Research (Prusament); Polymaker; Fiberlogy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Produced over 500,000 3D printer filaments; serves 20,000+ customers worldwide; offers 20+ materials in 150+ colors.
Major Milestones
1970: Founded as a plastic processing company; 2014: Commenced R&D into 3D printing filaments; 2024: Reached milestone of 500,000+ filaments produced; Launch of HTPRO PLA and Recycled PLA product lines
Notable Customers
Over 1,000 Slovenian companies across manufacturing and engineering sectors