RedEye On Demand
Multi-technology digital manufacturing service provider offering rapid prototyping and production-scale additive manufacturing (FDM, SLA, SLS, PolyJet, MJF, DLP, DMLS) with subtractive CNC machining and injection molding capabilities for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.
- CEO / Founder
- Rich Garrity
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired (as part of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing)
Technology & Products
Key Products
FDM rapid prototyping and production parts; SLA/Stereolithography services; SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) nylon parts; PolyJet multi-material 3D printing; MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) production; DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) metal parts; CNC machining and finishing; Injection molding; Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) consulting; Post-processing and assembly services; ULTEM material printing; Large-format part production; Real-time quoting engine
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in multi-technology integration enables customers to optimize part design for specific AM process; deep regulatory certifications (AS9100C, ISO 13485, ITAR, CMMC Level 3) create defensible moats in aerospace/defense/medical markets; vertical integration of FDM, SLA, SLS, PolyJet, DMLS, and subtractive manufacturing reduces customer switching costs; scale advantage with 150+ global FDM printers; proprietary ICT platform streamlines quoting and ordering; proprietary software integration with AutoCAD for instant quoting.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market from weeks/months to days; eliminates tooling costs for prototypes and low-volume production; provides certified AS9100/ITAR/ISO 13485 compliance for regulated industries; offers 11+ integrated manufacturing technologies (7 AM + 3 subtractive + injection molding) under one roof.
How They Differentiate
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing differentiates via: (1) Broadest in-house technology portfolio (7 AM + subtractive + molding); (2) Highest production capacity and traceability for defense (100,000+ parts/year); (3) Deepest regulatory certifications (AS9100C, ISO 13485, ITAR, CMMC); (4) Engineering expertise from 30+ years across three legacy companies; (5) Integration with Stratasys hardware innovation pipeline; Largest dedicated FDM capacity (150+ printers) vs competitors' mixed-technology fleets.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product engineers, manufacturers, aerospace/defense companies, automotive OEMs, medical device manufacturers requiring rapid prototyping and low-to-medium volume production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Consumer Products; Medical Devices
Competitors
Proto Labs (Protolabs Inc., PRLB on Nasdaq) — largest competitor in rapid prototyping services; Xometry — venture-backed on-demand manufacturing platform; Hawk Ridge Systems; Materialise; 3D Systems On Demand
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
300,000+ contract projects, 24M+ parts produced, 1.8M+ engineering hours
Major Milestones
2005: RedEye founded in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with 45,000 sq ft facility and 100+ industrial 3D printers; 2008: Launched AutoCAD integration; 2012: RedEye named "Emerging Manufacturer of the Year" by Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association; 2014: Produced one of largest 3D printed space parts with Lockheed Martin; April 2, 2014: Stratasys announces acquisition of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies to combine with RedEye; July 15, 2014: Acquisition completed; three companies consolidated into Stratasys Direct Manufacturing; 2015-2024: Scaling operations across aerospace, defense, medical sectors; added multi-facility infrastructure; March 2026: Selected for multi-million dollar U.S. Department of War Additive Manufacturing pilot program
Notable Customers
Lockheed Martin; U.S. Department of Defense / Defense contractors (100,000+ parts/year to defense sector); Airbus; Boeing; Blue Origin; Northrop Grumman; Ford; Polaris; Medical device manufacturers; Industrial equipment makers