PRINTinZ
Manufactures flexible build plates (Zebra Plate, Ninja Plate) for FDM 3D printers, enabling easy print removal and improved adhesion without tapes or adhesives.
- CEO / Founder
- Wayne Huthmaker
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
Zebra Plate; Ninja Plate; PRINTinZ Skin
Technological Advantage
Proprietary flexible plate design that clips onto existing printer beds, double-sided use, and custom-cut options (PRINTinZ Skin) for upgrading existing beds; early mover advantage in the build surface accessory market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces print removal time and effort by allowing prints to be easily twisted or flexed off the bed, eliminates need for tapes or adhesives, prevents warping, and provides reliable first-layer adhesion for materials like PLA, ABS, and NinjaFlex up to 100°C.
How They Differentiate
Offers thermoformed plastic/fiberglass flexible plates with dual-colored (black/white) texture for warp prevention, vs. competitors' smooth/textured PEI or specialized high-temperature plates; focuses on clip-on convenience without requiring printer modification.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists and prosumer 3D printer owners using FDM printers like MakerBot, Ultimaker, Printrbot, and custom RepRap/delta builds.
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing; Education; Prototyping
Competitors
PEI build plates; Bambu Lab plates
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by re:3D in an extension of a relationship that began in 2015
Major Milestones
Early 2010s: Launched Ninja Plate, among the first flexible printing plates made from high-melting-point thermoform plastic; 2015: Released Zebra Plate, an improved dual-colored version based on customer feedback; Acquired by re:3D for large format 3D printing