Positron 3D
Positron 3D designs and sells kits for an ultra-portable, open-source folding FDM 3D printer built for travel and mobile makerspaces.
- CEO / Founder
- Anthony Dragone ("TheNomad")
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Positron (portable folding FDM printer), Proton (larger folding printer), Prusawire (accessory/derivative project); open-source printed-parts kits and build guides.
Technological Advantage
Open-source community-driven design iteration (Klipper-based), partnership with LDO Motors for mass-production-grade PCB/mainboard manufacturing, TSA-travel-tested portability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
A compact, foldable, upside-down-printing FDM printer that packs into a small footprint (comparable to a filament spool box) for portability without sacrificing print speed or reliability.
How They Differentiate
Focus on portability/foldability and travel-proofing versus Voron's speed focus or Prusa's turnkey reliability; fully open-source community model rather than a commercial manufacturer.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyist and prosumer makers, travelers, educators, and remote workshop/job-site users who need a portable 3D printer.
Industry Verticals
Consumer/hobbyist 3D printing, maker education, mobile prototyping
Competitors
Voron Design (open-source CoreXY printers); Prusa Research (Prusa MK4/XL); Sovol 3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
GitHub repo (Positron3D/Positron): 260 stars, 29 forks, active Discord community; nominated for 3D Printing Industry Awards - Best Desktop FFF 3D Printer of the Year.
Major Milestones
Original Positron V3 designed by Kralyn (2022); 2-year collaboration with LDO Motors produced production-ready Positron V3.2/V3.2.2; nominated for 3D Printing Industry Awards; introduced larger Proton printer and Positron LT.