PolySpectra
Develops and manufactures rugged, high-performance photopolymer resins for additive manufacturing, enabling the production of durable, functional end-use parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Raymond Weitekamp
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $14M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- U.S. Department of Energy, SOSV, Plug and Play, National Science Foundation, Cthulhu Ventures, Starlight Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
PolySpectra develops and manufactures COR resins, a line of rugged, high-performance photopolymer resins for additive manufacturing. These resins are designed to produce durable, functional end-use parts with superior mechanical properties, including toughness, durability, and temperature resistance. Their portfolio includes COR Alpha and COR Bio resins, compatible with DLP, LCD, and SLA applications on validated printers from Asiga, Stratasys (Origin), and Desktop Metal (ETEC).
Technological Advantage
The company's modular chemical platform allows for the rapid development and customization of materials tailored to specific applications, providing a significant advantage in product development and market responsiveness.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
PolySpectra's COR resins bridge the gap between prototyping and production by enabling 3D printed parts with the durability and performance of injection-molded plastics.
How They Differentiate
PolySpectra differentiates through the superior mechanical properties of its COR resins, particularly in toughness, durability, and temperature resistance, which are critical for end-use applications. They focus on being a solutions provider, offering materials and the expertise to ensure customer success.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, and manufacturers in industries requiring high-performance materials for functional prototyping, tooling, and end-use part production.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Consumer Goods","Medical","Aerospace/Defense","Automotive"]
Competitors
Graphy, Adaptive3D, Cubicure, Carbon, Keystone Industries, Formlabs, Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corporation
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["Launch of the flagship COR Alpha resin.","Secured a $3M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in partnership with Fortify.","Expanded product line with COR Bio for medical applications and COR Zero for consumers.","Established key partnerships with 3D printer manufacturers like Nexa3D and material companies like Tethon 3D."]
Notable Customers
The company has case studies with companies in various sectors, including manufacturing (e.g., jigs, fixtures, and tooling), consumer products (e.g., durable components), and automotive.; Received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for a project related to automotive lightweighting.