Scrap Labs
Develops and sells the Scrap 1, a compact laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer priced at $9,600, designed for workshops, labs, and small-scale manufacturers.
- CEO / Founder
- Matt Woods
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $5.2M
- Latest Round
- Series A
Technology & Products
Key Products
Scrap 1 Metal LPBF 3D Printer
Technological Advantage
Proprietary compact LPBF system with a 100x100x100 mm build volume and 200W 915 nm laser, achieving industrial-grade metal printing at a fraction of the cost. The advantage is based on first-principles engineering to minimize system complexity and cost while maintaining safety and performance. The defensibility likely hinges on design IP and process optimization, but core LPBF technology is widely known.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the capital barrier to metal LPBF printing from over $150,000 to under $10,000, enabling on-demand prototyping and low-volume production of functional metal parts in a desktop footprint.
How They Differentiate
Offers true laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) at $9,600, versus bound metal extrusion systems from Desktop Metal/Markforged (~$100k+) and industrial LPBF systems from EOS/SLM/Trumpf (>$150k). Targets accessibility over production throughput.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Workshops, research labs, small-scale manufacturers, makers, and educational institutions seeking affordable metal AM capabilities.
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Education; Research
Competitors
Desktop Metal (Studio System); Markforged (Metal X); EOS; SLM Solutions; Trumpf
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
58 Priority & Founder Depositors (as per live reservation count on website).
Major Milestones
Unveiled Scrap 1 LPBF metal 3D printer at Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival (RMRRF) 2026; Opened pre-orders with estimated shipment beginning in early 2027