ProtoLab3D
Colombian 3D printing service bureau and solutions provider for prototyping and manufacturing
- CEO / Founder
- Juan Camilo Blanco
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial pellet 3D printers; Filaments
Technological Advantage
Pellet-based FDM enables faster printing, lower material costs, and scalability beyond traditional filament printers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material costs and increases print speed for large-scale projects by using pellet extrusion instead of traditional filament.
How They Differentiate
Regional provider of cost-effective, large-format pellet FDM for Colombian industrial users, addressing limitations of traditional filament systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial engineering firms needing scalable 3D printing
Industry Verticals
Engineering; Manufacturing
Competitors
Print3D Colombia; AUROS Colombia; EQ3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
0: Location: Headquarters in Medellín, Colombia, with a branch/office in Bogotá.. 1: Employee Count: Small team (estimated <10 employees based on industrial directory listings).. 2: Technology Focus: Polymer Additive Manufacturing (FDM/FFF), selling proprietary and open-source 3D printers and filaments.. 3: Market Presence: Active in the Colombian industrial and maker markets for over a decade (since 2011).
Major Milestones
2011: Early involvement in the Colombian RepRap community, providing 3D printing parts and support.; 2014: Miguel Ocampo (Medellín) active in building and selling Prusa-based 3D printers (Prusa i2) and offering scan-to-part services.; 2017: Listed in major industrial directories (Reportero Industrial, EE Guia) as a provider of 3D printing services and plastic additives in Colombia.; 2018: Exhibitor at the Feria Internacional de Bogotá (FIB 2018), showcasing industrial 3D printing solutions.; 2021: Recognized in academic research as a key player in the Colombian 3D printing ecosystem for jewelry and industrial prototyping.
Notable Customers
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG); SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje); Uniempresarial (Fundación Universitaria Empresarial de la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá); Universidad Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia (EIA)