Scrap Labs
Develops the Scrap 1, a compact, radically affordable desktop Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer for builders, labs, and manufacturers, priced from $9,600 (kit) to $17,990 (assembled).
- CEO / Founder
- Matt Woods
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Y Combinator; Soma Capital; Pioneer Fund; Liquid 2 Ventures; Cathexis Ventures; Sahil Lavingia; Michael Seibel
Technology & Products
Key Products
Scrap 1 LPBF Metal 3D Printer (kit and assembled versions)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary compact LPBF design achieves 99%+ density with a 200W laser at 915 nm and 135 μm spot size, verified in press reports; cost advantage is defensible via design IP and first-mover in ultra-low-cost desktop metal AM segment, though replicable by well-funded competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces entry cost for metal LPBF by 90%+ (from typical $100k+ systems to under $10k), enabling on-demand metal prototyping and small-batch production with 99%+ part density, standard power compatibility, and open-source firmware integration.
How They Differentiate
3–10x lower price than Xact Metal XM200C (~$120k) and Desktop Metal Studio System (~$120k); 30 kg footprint vs. 100+ kg for competitors; uses open-source Klipper firmware vs. proprietary software; supports 316L, tool steel, copper, nickel alloys, cobalt-chrome vs. limited materials on some low-cost systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Research labs, educational institutions, small-scale prototyping shops, and makers requiring functional metal parts at low capital cost.
Industry Verticals
Research & Development; Education; Prototyping; Aerospace; Automotive; Medical
Competitors
Metal Base; Xact Metal; Desktop Metal (Studio System)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 100 pre-orders for the Scrap 1 printer; 1,000+ people on the waitlist.
Major Milestones
Debuted Scrap 1 LPBF metal 3D printer at Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival 2026; Launched pre-orders with $9,600 kit price (limited time)
Notable Customers
At the end of December 2025, we met our target of printing metal on a Scrap Labs printer with an estimated >99% density. We're excited about this ...