PlatformAuburn Hills, MI, USAFounded 2020· One of 203 Platform companies tracked by AMPulse
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
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
Project DIAMOnD is a public-private initiative based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, that operates the world's largest distributed additive manufacturing network. Founded in 2020, it addresses a gap for small- and medium-sized manufacturers that lack the capital to invest in industrial 3D printing equipment. Unlike centralized service bureaus such as Xometry or Protolabs, Project DIAMOnD builds a decentralized production network where local shops can access polymer and metal 3D printing capabilities on demand.
The network includes over 550 distributed 3D printers supporting metal DED-LB, polymer binder jetting, polymer material extrusion, and polymer powder bed fusion. Core offerings include a Digital Transformation Center fee-for-service hub, a peer-to-peer 3D printing marketplace, and the Project DIAMOnD Academy training program. The platform uses blockchain-secured IP protection to enable secure file sharing across the distributed network.
Target customers include small- and medium-sized manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and consumer goods. Named customers include Geofabrica, Synergy Additive Manufacturing, Synergy Molding Technologies, and Juice Mobility. Since 2020, over 500 businesses have completed more than 51,000 print jobs through the network. Key partners include Automation Alley, Oakland County, Macomb County, Markforged, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Project DIAMOnD has raised $28.9 million in grant funding from government and economic development sources. Its competitive moat lies in the network effect of 550+ printers and a marketplace tailored for SME adoption, supported by training and grant-funded access. A $1.9 million federal grant in 2024 supports further expansion. The open question is whether the grant-dependent model can scale beyond Michigan without sustained public funding.
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