RAM3D
Largest metal 3D printing service provider in Southern Hemisphere specializing in Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) Selective Laser Melting (SLM) with titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel alloys for production and prototyping
- CEO / Founder
- Warwick Downing
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Unknown
- Key Investors
- Enterprise Angels; WNT Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D printing services; Selective Laser Melting (SLM) production; Design for additive manufacturing consulting; Prototyping to full-scale production
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: 13+ metal AM machines (Renishaw and Nikon SLM Solutions) enabling production of 17,000+ parts annually; Defensible through operational expertise and Renishaw partnership; Claimed advantage: 99.7% density parts meeting aerospace standards
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times from months to weeks for complex metal parts, enables on-demand production eliminating inventory costs, and provides design freedom for lightweight, high-strength components at competitive pricing
How They Differentiate
3x larger build capacity than regional competitors with 13+ machines vs typical 3-5; 40% faster turnaround for titanium aerospace brackets (3 weeks vs 5 weeks industry average); Exclusive focus on metal SLM vs competitors offering multiple technologies
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small to medium enterprises transitioning to additive manufacturing, aerospace, defense, marine, cycling, and industrial manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Marine; Cycling; Medical; Food Processing; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
3D Systems Corporation; Fast Radius; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Delivered 17,000+ 3D printed metal parts in 2024; Year-over-year efficiency improvements through standardized processes; Expanded from 3 to 13+ metal AM machines since 2016
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012 as spin-off from TiDA; 2014: Partnered with Renishaw and purchased six AM systems; 2016: Relocated to new facility with expanded capacity; 2020: Recognized as largest independent metal AM service in Australasia; 2024: Achieved record production of 17,000+ parts
Notable Customers
Backlanz (hunting equipment manufacturer); Aerospace New Zealand members; Various defense and police organizations