Prusa Research
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
Prusa i3 MK3S+, Prusa Mini+, Prusa XL (with 5-toolhead system), Prusament (filaments including Electric and Emerald green in collaboration with Skoda Auto, and Beige and Brown in collaboration with Noctua), Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM (IPA alternative), 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."]
Notable Customers
Home hobbyists, students, educational institutions, research facilities, Skoda Auto, Adafruit, Bohemia Interactive, Cooler Master, Framework.
Recent coverage of Prusa Research
- Prusa Research MMU3 system recognized for automated filament management and waste reduction capabilities.
- Prusa Research has lowered the price of the fully assembled Prusa XL 5-toolhead system by 200 USD to boost accessibility for its flagship tool-changer.
- Prusa Research and Skoda Auto have launched official Electric and Emerald green filaments to enable brand-accurate 3D printing.
- Prusa Research launched Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM, a low-volatility alternative to IPA featuring a flash point of 70-86 degrees Celsius versus 12 degrees for alcohol.
- Prusa Research has officially partnered with Noctua to launch Prusament PLA in signature Beige and Brown, priced at $33 per 1kg spool.