ShipParts.com
Provides a digital platform and services for on-demand 3D printing of marine spare parts, integrating additive manufacturing into maritime supply chain procurement to reduce lead times and costs.
- CEO / Founder
- David Luan
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Online B2B marketplace for marine equipment and spares; Big data analytics services; Additive manufacturing integration for on-demand spare parts production; Cloud-to-print secure solution for AM; Procurement management and inventory optimization tools
Technological Advantage
Proprietary cloud-to-print solution with SLM Solutions and Viaccess-Orca allows secure, license-per-print distribution of digital files, disrupting conventional aftersales models and reducing lead times.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces order processing time for spare parts by up to 80% by enabling secure digital file distribution to local 3D printing specialists, cutting logistics costs and inventory needs while ensuring IP protection.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on maritime spare parts with integrated additive manufacturing services, offering secure cloud-to-print solutions and partnerships with classification societies, unlike general marine retailers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Maritime industry companies (shipowners, operators, suppliers) needing spare parts procurement and digital transformation services.
Industry Verticals
Maritime; Shipping; Logistics
Competitors
Amazon; Cabela's; West Marine; Defender Industries, Inc.; iboats
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2,877 followers on LinkedIn; 7 branch offices in China, Singapore, South Korea, America, and Brazil; tens of thousands of manufacturers in China; dominant position with marine equipment manufacturers in China, Korea, and Japan
Major Milestones
Founded in 2015; Launched additive manufacturing project for marine spare parts in 2020; Partnership with ABS for classification services and AM promotion in 2023; Cloud-to-print solution with SLM Solutions and Viaccess-Orca launched
Notable Customers
RINA; American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA); Bureau Veritas; Hansun (Shanghai) Marine Technology Co., Ltd.