Scott Bader
Develops high-performance photopolymer resins for vat polymerization (SLA, DLP, LCD) to enable industrial-scale additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Kevin Matthews
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union, Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking, Innovate UK
Technology & Products
Key Products
Advanced composites, structural adhesives, functional polymers, polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, urethane acrylate resins, bio-based resins, gelcoats, and putties.
Technological Advantage
Guided, application-led materials partnership leveraging 100+ years of polymer expertise; UK-based manufacturing ensures supply chain reliability; resins are formulated for broad compatibility with third-party open-source UV LCD/DLP/SLA systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces capital commitment for AM adoption by providing high-performance, UK-manufactured resins compatible with open-source printers, supported by deep material science expertise and post-processing integration.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from 'distant' resin suppliers by providing high-touch technical support and application-specific formulations, leveraging a century of experience in composites and adhesives to offer a complete material solution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers seeking to move additive manufacturing from prototyping into production-scale applications.
Industry Verticals
Marine; Land transport; Rail; Renewable energy; Dental; General industrial manufacturing
Competitors
3M, Ashland, BASF, Dow, DuPont
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Increased product portfolio value by 30% through R&D optimization; reduced high-priority development projects by 50% to focus on high-value innovation.
Major Milestones
1921: Company founded; 1951: Transitioned to employee-owned structure; 2021: Launched Crestaform product line and entered consumer market via Amazon; 2025: Launch of bio-based dental resin and CrysticAM engineering resin; 2025: Major exhibition presence at Formnext and TCT 3Sixty
Notable Customers
Micore Boats AB, Fairline