RepRapPro
Developed open-source FDM 3D printer kits for the hobbyist market, enabling low-cost desktop manufacturing and self-replication.
- CEO / Founder
- Adrian Bowyer MBE
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Key Investors
- BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ormerod; Ormerod 2; Fisher beta; Huxley Duo; Mendel 3
Technological Advantage
Open-source design derived from RepRap project, enabling self-replication via printed plastic parts; supports DIY assembly for accessible fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the cost of desktop 3D printing by providing open-source kits that allow users to build and maintain their own hardware, avoiding proprietary lock-in and high capital expenditure.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on self-replicating capability (proven 2008 with 'child' and 'grandchild' printers) and open-source accessibility for DIY/low-cost prototyping, unlike proprietary industrial printers
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and the RepRap community
Industry Verticals
Professional rapid-prototyping; Universities and schools; Internet communities and handicraft enthusiasts
Competitors
Prusa Research (Czech Republic); Ultimaker (Netherlands); low-cost Chinese FDM kit manufacturers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $11 million; Employees: 27
Major Milestones
Spun out from RepRap project (founded 2011 as RepRapPro Ltd); produced Huxley, Mendel, Fisher, Ormerod printer kits; closed January 15, 2016 citing competition from low-cost Chinese manufacturers
Notable Customers
Global maker/hobbyist market; educational institutions worldwide adopting open-source 3D printing