PLG Global
Provides ISO 9001-certified additive manufacturing services including 3D printing, scanning, rapid prototyping, product development, and low-volume manufacturing using a fleet of 50+ industrial 3D printers across 4 locations.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. James Burt
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services; 3D Scanning; Rapid Prototyping; Product Development; Reverse Engineering; Quality Control; Low-Volume Manufacturing; Injection Moulding; Vacuum Casting; RIM
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Fleet of 50+ industrial 3D printers across 4 locations enables high throughput and technology flexibility. Claimed advantage: Unrivaled speed and throughput with open material platform. Defensible through partnerships and ISO 9001 certification, but technology is replicable.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing by offering comprehensive AM services with access to multiple technologies (MJF, SLS, FDM, SLA, DLS, PolyJet, SLM, EBM, DMLS, Binder Jetting) under one roof, certified to ISO 9001 standards.
How They Differentiate
Offers broader technology portfolio (11+ AM processes) compared to Stratasys Direct's focus on polymer and metal AM, and provides ISO 9001-certified engineering services unlike Northann Corp's flooring focus; 50+ printer fleet enables faster turnaround than smaller service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive companies, product developers, and engineering firms requiring rapid prototyping and low-volume production
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Products; Aerospace; Medical
Competitors
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing; Northann Corp
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from a 45 m2 office in Istanbul in 2013 to 4 locations in 2 countries with 50+ 3D printers and 40+ employees after 8 years.
Major Milestones
Launched in 2013 with desktop 3D printer and scanner; Expanded to 4 locations in 2 countries by 2021; Became certified partner for Carbon, Zortrax, Nexa3D; Implemented Carbon M1 3D printer in UK commercial services; Achieved ISO 9001 certification