Retouch3D
Hand-held heated finishing tool for 3D printed models with variable temperature control (100-300°C) and interchangeable heads; removes support structures and refines layer imperfections across FDM, resin, and specialty polymer materials.
- CEO / Founder
- Brian Gale
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $266K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
Retouch3D heated finishing tool; Interchangeable micro and macro remover heads (5 configurations); Variable temperature control unit with digital display
Technological Advantage
Patent-pending thermal design and interchangeable head mechanism; unique position as only product of its kind on market at time of launch; proprietary temperature lookup charts for material compatibility.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates manual post-processing labor (razor blade, sandpaper) for 3D print finishing; reduces time and injury risk; temperature-controlled approach works across PLA, ABS, TPE, TPU, ASA, and resin materials via material-specific lookup chart.
How They Differentiate
First and only purpose-built heated finishing tool for 3D prints; variable temperature control vs. manual tools; interchangeable specialized heads; works across all major 3D printing materials (PLA, ABS, resins, TPE, TPU, ASA).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional and prosumer 3D printing users; dental technicians; product designers
Industry Verticals
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing; Dental Technology; Product Design / Prototyping; Hobbyist / Consumer 3D Printing
Competitors
Dremel rotary tools (generic comparison; not 3D printing specific); Manual post-processing (razor blade, sandpaper, file removal)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully funded on Kickstarter in March 2015 in under 48 hours; pursued £200,000 crowdfunding round on Invesdor platform
Major Milestones
2015: Designed and prototyped; Kickstarter campaign launched; Kickstarter: Successfully funded $30,000 goal in under 48 hours; Summer 2016: Entered beta testing phase; 2016: Invesdor crowdfunding campaign (£200,000 round) for infrastructure and full-scale retail launch; 2016-2017: Commercial availability announced; product entered market