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PROTOTYP3

ServiceKnoxville, TN, USAFounded 2020· One of 2028 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Concept engineering studio specializing in design and manufacturing for large-format 3D printing, pioneering hybrid digital-physical workflows for bespoke prototypes and products.

CEO / Founder
Ian Backstrom
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Early Stage

Technology & Products

Key Products

Bespoke 3D printed prototypes; Custom furniture and interior designs; Large-format 3D printed products; Design and engineering services

Technological Advantage

Proprietary design and manufacturing workflows enabling rapid turnaround from concept to physical product; expertise in large-format FDM printing for bespoke items.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces time from design to physical product through rapid prototyping and large-format 3D printing capabilities, enabling custom solutions for furniture, interiors, and specialized components.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in large-format 3D printing and concept engineering for custom products, unlike competitors focused on standard prototyping or mass production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Businesses, government entities, and consumers needing custom 3D printed products and prototypes

Industry Verticals

Consumer Goods; Commercial/Office; Residential; Automotive; Aerospace/Defense

Competitors

3DEO; MakerVerse

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company completed a facade project 'Flow' for The Press Room in Knoxville, TN, going from initial idea to full installation in less than 1 month using its concept engineering workflow and advanced manufacturing services.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2020; Collaboration with Techmer PM on 'Ribbon of Hope' sculpture in 2023; Partnership with Toro Bravo 4X4 for Silver Spear vehicle launch in 2023

Notable Customers

Army Futures Command (AFC); Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC); Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL)