Sapphire 3D
Provides metal 3D printing and sintering services using a proprietary protocol that enables users to create pure metal parts affordably via FDM printing and post-processing sintering.
- CEO / Founder
- John J. O'Rourke
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Sintering services for bronze, copper, Inconel, stainless steel; Metal filament sales; Refractory ballast for sintering; Printing services; Project consulting and support
Technological Advantage
Claims to simplify metal 3D printing by leveraging existing FDM printers and a specialized sintering process, making metal AM accessible and cost-effective.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables affordable metal part production using existing FDM printers and a simplified sintering process, reducing barriers to metal additive manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on metal sintering services for FDM-printed parts using proprietary protocols, unlike broader service bureaus that use industrial metal AM systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, small businesses, and professionals needing custom metal parts
Industry Verticals
Medical; Jewelry; Dental; Prototyping; Custom manufacturing
Competitors
Shapeways; Proto Labs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Offers drop shipping and order fulfillment; in-shop and in-office setup capabilities; can manufacture hundreds to thousands of parts per day
Major Milestones
Developed easy and safe method for FDM 3D printers; expanded materials to include Inconel, Ceramics, Tool Steels; offers printing and sintering services; applications in medical, military, science; technology accelerates construction timelines by 70%
Notable Customers
Medical, military, science, oil and gas industries; potential for custom patient-specific parts