RepRapWorld
Operates as the leading webshop for RepRap and DIY 3D printing supplies, offering 3,000+ products including 3D printers, filament, electronics (Ultratronics boards), parts, accessories, and tools for FDM/SLA printing, laser engraving, and CNC milling. Direct-to-consumer and B2B retail model with same-day dispatch and global shipping.
- CEO / Founder
- Bart Meijer
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printers (RepRap-compatible models); 3D filament (PLA, ABS, specialty materials); Controller boards (Ultratronics, Megatronics); Electronics and wiring components; 3D printer parts and accessories; 3D scanners; Laser engraving supplies; CNC milling tools and supplies; SLA/resin printing supplies
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Ultratronics controller board (32-bit Atmega SAM3X8E, 84MHz) with technical advantages over comparable Megatronics boards; strong brand recognition and community trust in RepRap ecosystem; ability to stock and rapidly dispatch niche components unavailable from mainstream retailers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Curated 3,000+ product catalog with competitive pricing, same-business-day dispatch, global shipping, technical expertise, and direct access to quality RepRap-compatible components. Lower cost-of-entry for DIY 3D printing vs. commercial vendors; trusted by community since 2010.
How They Differentiate
Community-focused brand with 14+ years of continuous operation in RepRap ecosystem; deeper technical expertise in legacy/open-source 3D printing than mainstream retailers; global supply chain optimized for same-day dispatch from Netherlands hub; curated product portfolio emphasizing quality and compatibility vs. commodity retailers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
DIY hobbyists, makers, prosumer 3D printing enthusiasts, small manufacturers, resellers, OEMs
Industry Verticals
Consumer / DIY 3D Printing; Education; Rapid Prototyping; Small-scale Manufacturing
Competitors
MatterHackers (US-based DIY 3D printing retailer); Prusa Research (3D printer + supplies distributor); Ultimaker reseller network; Amazon/Amazon Business (marketplace for generic 3D supplies)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 2014 (per Tracxn); Geographic expansion to 3 regional domains (reprapworld.com, reprapworld.co.uk, reprapworld.eu); 3 active competitors identified in market segment (per Tracxn); No revenue, employee count, or user growth metrics published.
Major Milestones
2010: Founded as PLA/ABS filament dealer aligned with RepRap.org project; 2014+: Expanded product catalog to 3,000+ items (electronics, parts, accessories); 2020s: Established as market-leading webshop for RepRap supplies in EU