Smart International
Manufacturer of professional FFF 3D printers and materials, and the global brand licensee for Kodak 3D Printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Roberto Gawianski
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
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Technological Advantage
The primary technological advantage is the Macro HT's thermal management system (500°C nozzle and 200°C actively heated chamber) combined with the Smart3D Multimaterial Dryer's hybrid technology. Business-wise, their 'Material Partnership Program' and previous role as the global licensee for Kodak 3D Printing provide a broad, open-material ecosystem.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Smart International provides a comprehensive, Industry 4.0-compliant ecosystem for professional and industrial FFF 3D printing. Its value proposition centers on bridging the gap between desktop prototyping and industrial production through high-reliability hardware, secure serverless IoT connectivity, and an open material platform capable of handling high-performance engineering filaments like PEEK and composites.
How They Differentiate
Smart International differentiates through a modular 'Prototyping to Production' workflow where the Macro Prototyping Unit (PU) and Production Module (PM) share identical internal specs to ensure seamless scaling. They also feature a unique 'Hybrid Drying Technology™' that dries filaments up to 10x faster than traditional thermal methods and a serverless 'neural network' software architecture for secure, decentralized print farm management.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Designers and engineers in product development, machine operators on manufacturing floors, educational institutions (K-12 and higher ed), research laboratories, and industrial manufacturers seeking in-house or on-demand production solutions.
Industry Verticals
Education and Research; Industrial Manufacturing; Product Development and R&D; Automotive and Electric Vehicles; Architecture and Construction; Household Appliances and Interior Design
Competitors
UltiMaker; Raise3D; Stratasys (F123 Series); Intamsys; 3DGence
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
estimated_employee_count: 11-50 (based on LinkedIn and industry profiles). market_presence: Global distribution through partnerships in North America, Europe (e.g., RGF in Germany), and Latin America.
Major Milestones
2012: Began research and development of 3D printing technology in Argentina.; 2016: Official establishment of Smart International as a legal entity.; 2017: Secured a global brand licensing agreement with Eastman Kodak Company to produce the KODAK 3D Printing Ecosystem.; 2018: Official launch of the KODAK Portrait 3D Printer at CES 2018.; 2019: Launched the Smart3D Multimaterial Dryer, an industrial-grade solution for filament moisture control.; 2020: Partnered with e-NABLE Medellin to provide 3D printing hardware and materials for low-cost prosthetic production in Colombia.; 2022: Introduced the Smart3D MACRO series, a modular industrial FFF system featuring high-temperature (HT) and low-temperature (LT) units.; 2024: Industry reports indicated the conclusion of the Kodak 3D printing partnership and a significant reduction in company activity.
Notable Customers
RGF (Germany); University College Dublin (Ireland); Carnegie Mellon University; 3Dnatives Lab