Slant 3D
Slant 3D operates one of the world's largest 3D printing farms, offering high-volume production of FDM parts. They provide a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional manufacturing methods like injection molding.
- CEO / Founder
- Gabe Bentz
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Undisclosed Investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
["High-Volume 3D Printing","3D Printer Farm Manufacturing","FDM Part Production","Teleport Print-on-Demand Platform","Developer API"]
Technological Advantage
The use of large-scale 3D printing farms provides a significant advantage in speed and cost for low to mid-volume production runs compared to traditional manufacturing. It also allows for greater design flexibility and on-demand production. Their print-on-demand platform, Teleport, allows for zero-inventory manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide mass production of 3D printed parts at prices competitive with injection molding, but with significantly shorter lead times and no tooling costs.
How They Differentiate
Slant 3D differentiates itself by focusing specifically on high-volume FDM production, which allows them to offer lower prices for large orders. Their business model is built around extreme scalability and cost-efficiency, aiming to replace injection molding for many applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses and enterprises requiring high-volume production of plastic parts, ranging from startups to large corporations.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Consumer Goods","Medical","Aerospace/Defense","Automotive","Education"]
Competitors
Voodoo Manufacturing; Shapeways; Protolabs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanding production capacity from 800 to over 2,000 3D printers. Expansion of their 3D printing farms and a growing client base across various industries.
Major Milestones
["Establishment of one of the world's largest 3D printing farms.","Successful scaling of production to compete with traditional manufacturing methods.","Secured $1.5M in Series A funding to expand operations.","Launched the Teleport print-on-demand platform and API for developers.","Began expansion into a new, larger factory in Boise, Idaho."]
Notable Customers
Amazon; Nickelodeon; Haddington Dynamics