Project DIAMOnD
Operates the world's largest distributed 3D printing network and marketplace, providing small- and medium-sized manufacturers with access to industrial additive manufacturing equipment, training, and on-demand production services.
- CEO / Founder
- Pavan Muzumdar
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $28.9M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Oakland County; Macomb County; U.S. Department of Energy; Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Digital Transformation Center (DTC) fee-for-service hub; Peer-to-peer 3D printing marketplace; Project DIAMOnD Academy training program; Distributed network of 550+ 3D printers
Technological Advantage
Network effect from 550+ distributed printers and proprietary marketplace platform; defensible through partnerships and grant funding.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables manufacturers to access industrial polymer and metal 3D printing capabilities without capital investment, reducing lead times and costs while fostering supply chain resilience and digital transformation.
How They Differentiate
Focus on distributed local manufacturing network vs. centralized service bureaus, offering grant-funded access and training tailored for SMEs in Michigan.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small- and medium-sized manufacturers, engineering firms, technology companies
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Hubs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 500 businesses have produced 51,153+ 3D print jobs since 2020; network expanded to 550+ printers.
Major Milestones
Launched in October 2020 with Phase I funding; Opened Digital Transformation Center (DTC) in Auburn Hills; Surpassed 51,153 print jobs by August 2025; Launched peer-to-peer additive manufacturing marketplace; Received $1.9 million federal grant for expansion in 2024
Notable Customers
Geofabrica; Synergy Additive Manufacturing; Synergy Molding Technologies; Juice Mobility