PURPOSE
PURPOSE AM SYSTEMS is a Riga-based developer of industrial filament drying and conditioning solutions designed to optimize FFF/FDM additive manufacturing processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Kristers Moisejs
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $56k
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed
- Key Investors
- Buildit Accelerator; Altum
Technology & Products
Key Products
PURPOSE Filament Dryer; Integrated Gantry System; Material Conditioning Solutions
Technological Advantage
Verified technological advantage through CE-certified Filament Dryer FDS and validated performance benchmarks in high-performance polymers (PEEK, Nylon, TPU). The advantage is defensible through deep technical integration with material manufacturers like Clariant and hardware OEMs like Apium, though the small team size (1) suggests a high key-man risk.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
The company's core value proposition is the elimination of moisture-related defects in 3D printing—such as foaming, oozing, and warping—to ensure stable processing and superior mechanical properties for high-performance polymers like PEEK, Nylon, and TPU, demonstrated by achieving 29-32% crystallinity in PEEK components.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from consumer-grade drying boxes through industrial-grade conditioning and automation; specifically, the integration of an automated gantry system for build plate management and the ability to produce specialized medical NIV masks in under 15 hours, whereas competitors like generic filament dryers lack the process-specific stability required for medical-grade PEEK and TPU applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
FDM/FFF manufacturers requiring high-performance polymer processing (PEEK, Nylon, TPU)
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Medical; Industrial 3D Printing; Materials Science
Competitors
Makerforge; Generic filament dry boxes; Stratasys post-processing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: 4,775 € (Net turnover as of 2024/2025 reporting). Production: Personalized medical masks (NIV) produced in under 12-15 hours in semi-automated processes
Major Milestones
Founded on June 19, 2018, in Riga, Latvia, by engineers from 3D printer manufacturer Mass Portal; Partnered with Apium Additive Technologies (Germany) in September 2018 to launch the Apium Filament Dryer; Achieved CE declaration of conformity for the Filament Dryer FDS in January 2019; Developed automation solutions for 3D printing, including an automated gantry system for build plate management; Recognized in 2024 for developing 3D printing systems for specialized medical applications, such as personalized ventilation masks for children
Notable Customers
Clariant; BlackBelt; colorFabb BV; ALBA Synchrotron