Printotype
SCARA-arm FDM 3D printer system (SARM series) combining robot arm kinematics with filament extrusion for compact high-density build envelope (200×200×200mm) — reducing motion distance vs. Cartesian systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Oliver Landau-Williams
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
SARM V0 (entry-level FDM); SARM V1 (mid-range, 200×200×200mm build area, filament control system); SARM V1+ (upgraded SARM V1)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 'faster than competitors' (per company statement); TECHNICAL: SCARA kinematics reduce X-Y-Z axis motor requirements vs. Cartesian — fewer moving parts, lower cost-of-goods. DEFENSIBILITY: Unclear if patent-protected; no patent numbers disclosed publicly.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
SCARA-arm geometry maximizes usable build area relative to footprint; fewer stepper motors reduce production cost vs. traditional Cartesian FDM; filament-based economics appeal to high-volume production
How They Differentiate
SCARA arm geometry vs. standard Cartesian XYZ gantry systems used by Ultimaker, Prusa, MakerBot, etc. (UNVERIFIED: claims faster speeds, but no published benchmarks found).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturing, contract manufacturing, rapid prototyping
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Prototyping; Contract Manufacturing
Competitors
3Dörtgen (Istanbul-based polymer 3D printing services and distribution), Zaxe (Turkish FDM/polymer 3D printer manufacturer), NovaFab/3BFab (Turkey's first 3D printing and materials R&D center, photopolymer resins and printing services)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Product pricing publicly listed on Aniwaa: SARM V1+ available from ~$3,300 / €3,300 with 300×300×300mm build volume (note: larger than originally described 200×200×200mm, indicating at least two product tiers). VoxelMatters directory confirms active listing under 'AM Hardware — Desktop Filament Extrusion'. No revenue, shipment, or headcount growth data available.
Major Milestones
2019: Meta Industry founded in Istanbul; 2019+: Printotype brand launched as first product