Rapid Manufacturing Center
Provides 3D printing/rapid manufacturing education, consultancy, and networking services to businesses and educational institutions, enabling strategic adoption and implementation of AM technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Jeroen van der Velden
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing courses (1-day to 3-day); Custom consultancy for strategic and direct AM questions; Education support (master classes, curriculum development); Networking services for AM partnerships
Technological Advantage
Claims to offer unbiased, transparent support for AM adoption, but no verified patents or proprietary technology found; advantage is based on service expertise and network.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Independent and transparent support for 3D printing questions, offering courses, custom advice, and networking to reduce adoption barriers and accelerate innovation in manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Unlike competitors that focus on on-demand manufacturing platforms (e.g., Xometry for AI-powered quoting, Protolabs for in-house production), Rapid Manufacturing Center specializes in education and consultancy services, not direct part production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses, educational institutions, and professionals seeking to integrate 3D printing into operations or curriculum.
Industry Verticals
Education; Manufacturing
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
No evidence of external funding; appears to operate as a self-funded service/education provider since founding in 2012.