PrintForm

ServiceAtlanta, GA, USAFounded 2016· One of 2012 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides on-demand custom manufacturing services including additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal for plastic and metal parts from prototype to production.

CEO / Founder: Mallu Huralikoppi
Team Size: 11-50
Stage: Growth Stage
Total Funding: $12.3M
Latest Round: Strategic Investment
Key Investors: InspireX Ventures, Floodgate, Stanford University

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D Printing Services (MJF, SLS, SLA, FDM, PolyJet, DMLS, CJP); CNC Machining; Injection Molding; Sheet Metal Fabrication; Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM); Cast Urethane

Technological Advantage

Proprietary cloud manufacturing system for seamless workflow management from quote to delivery, supported by expertise in additive and traditional processes; advantage is replicable but enhanced by operational integration.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces time-to-market by offering a single source for custom parts with expert design support, ITAR registration, and capabilities to handle low to high volumes, enabling cost savings and flexibility.

How They Differentiate

Offers a broader range of in-house additive and traditional manufacturing services compared to Protolabs' prototyping focus, with ITAR registration and cloud-based workflow for faster customer interaction.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Enterprises and SMEs in aerospace, medical, automotive, defense, energy, and consumer products requiring custom parts with fast turnaround.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Defense; Energy; Oil & Gas; Consumer Products; Appliances

Competitors

Protolabs; Fictiv; Hubs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue grew 459% over three years to a median of $11.1M as of 2021, ranking No. 1054 on Inc. 5000.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2016; Received strategic investment from InspireX Ventures in 2017; Ranked No. 1054 on Inc. 5000 in 2021 with 459% revenue growth; ITAR registered; Named TiE50 Award Winner at TiEcon 2022

Notable Customers

Block Chain Startup; 3D Printer Manufacturer; Construction Company; Sports Equipment Manufacturer & Innovator; Magnetocardiogram Device Innovator

https://printform.com

Why this company matters

PrintForm positions itself as a single-source custom manufacturer that bridges additive and conventional processes, aiming to reduce time-to-market for enterprises and SMEs. Its cloud-based platform manages workflow from quote to delivery, integrating technologies such as LPBF for metal parts, MJF and SLA for polymers, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. This breadth of in-house capabilities distinguishes it from competitors like Protolabs, which lean more heavily on prototyping, and Fictiv, which relies on a distributed network.

The company serves aerospace, medical, automotive, and defense clients, with ITAR registration enabling work on defense-related parts. Notable customers include a magnetocardiogram device innovator and a sports equipment manufacturer, though the company does not disclose major primes. Its design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) service supports engineers in optimizing parts for production, while cast urethane and PolyJet offerings address low-volume needs.

PrintForm raised $12.3 million from investors including InspireX Ventures, Floodgate, and Stanford University. Revenue grew 459% over three years to a median of $11.1 million as of 2021, earning it the No. 1054 spot on the Inc. 5000. The company's strategic moat lies in its integrated cloud system and ITAR compliance, but the model is replicable by well-funded competitors. Its partnership with Wipro3D suggests an interest in expanding metal AM capabilities, though the impact remains to be seen.