Prusa Research

HardwarePrague, Czech RepublicFounded 2012· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

World-leading desktop 3D printer manufacturer known for open-source designs and exceptional print quality

CEO / Founder: Josef Průša
Team Size: 1001-5000
Stage: Active
Total Funding: Bootstrapped
Latest Round: Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

Original Prusa MK4S, Prusa CORE One, Prusa CORE One+, Original Prusa XL (with 5-toolhead system), Original Prusa MINI+, Prusa Pro HT90, Original Prusa SL1S SPEED, INDX 8-material toolchanger for CORE One, Prusament (filaments), Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM, PrusaSlicer (open-source software), MMU3 system for automated filament switching.

Technological Advantage

{"Open-source heritage and community","10,000+ printers shipped monthly","In-house manufacturing in Prague","PrusaSlicer industry-standard software","Printables.com model platform","US facility in Delaware"}

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High-quality, reliable 3D printers with exceptional customer support and active community

How They Differentiate

Quality and reliability focus vs speed race; strong community vs closed ecosystem; excellent support vs minimal support

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Makers, hobbyists, small businesses, educators, engineers, product designers

Industry Verticals

{Makers,Prototyping,Education,"Small Business",Engineering}

Competitors

Bambu Lab, Creality, Anycubic

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Prusa Research has shown significant bootstrapped growth. It was named the fastest-growing tech company in Central Europe by Deloitte in 2018, with a growth rate of 17,118%. The company's revenue grew from €149,000 in 2014 to over €70 million in 2019. As of 2023, its annual revenue was reported to be around Kč2.81 billion. The company ships thousands of printers monthly to over 130 countries.

Major Milestones

Founded by Josef Průša in 2012., Launch of the highly successful open-source Original Prusa i3 series, which became one of the most popular 3D printers worldwide., Named the fastest-growing tech company in Central Europe by Deloitte (2018)., Established its own in-house filament production line, Prusament., Organized a massive community and internal effort to produce over 80,000 face shields for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic., Acquired TRILAB, a Czech 3D printer manufacturer, in 2021., Expanded into new printer architectures with the CoreXY-based Prusa XL and the resin-based SL1S.