Snowbird Tech
Develops containerized large-format metal additive manufacturing systems (SAMM Tech) combining laser-directed energy deposition with CNC milling, enabling on-site production of metal, plastic, and composite parts in extreme environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Scott Morse
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Scott Morse (Founder); U.S. Department of Defense (SBIR)
Technology & Products
Key Products
SAMM Tech (Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology): patented containerized hybrid manufacturing platform in standard ISO shipping containers (10-ft MILVAN); SAMM-DM010S-5AM: dual-material model featuring metal (Meltio DED) and plastic (Slice Engineering FFF) with integrated multi-axis CNC machining; Meltio Engine Blue Integration: laser-wire DED for stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, marine-grade bronze; Mosquito Prime (Slice Engineering) FFF integration for PLA/TPU/composites; Next-generation SAMM Tech with Meltio Engine Blue + Mosquito Prime (announced RAPID+TCT 2026); SAWG Atmospheric Water Generator; Portable ruggedized HVAC/ECU systems
Technological Advantage
Patented containerized gantry design enables 4.5-cubic-foot build volume with laser-powered DED tolerating standard welding wire; hybrid manufacturing (additive + subtractive + FFF) eliminates need for separate machines; ruggedized design survives extreme military/industrial deployment; eliminates weeks of shipping lead time for critical replacement parts; reduces inventory holding costs by enabling on-demand production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
On-demand part production in field environments eliminates shipping lead times and supply chain reliance; ruggedized containerized platform deploys to remote or harsh locations; hybrid metal DED + CNC + FFF enables multi-material production; material flexibility from carbon steel to titanium.
How They Differentiate
Only known containerized, fully mobile large-format metal 3D printing system with integrated CNC milling; emphasis on extreme-environment ruggedness and field deployability distinguishes from bench-top or facility-based AM systems; hybrid metal+plastic+CNC capabilities in single platform reduce equipment footprint.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Military, aerospace, industrial field operations requiring mobile or distributed manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Military and Defense; Aerospace; Industrial Manufacturing; Field Repair and Maintenance
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
5 employees; founded 1992; $2M total funding raised (2 funding rounds as of 2021)
Major Milestones
1992: Founded as Snowbird Environmental Systems, specializing in ruggedized HVAC and ECUs for the DoD; 2019: Rebranded as Snowbird Technologies reflecting expansion into advanced manufacturing; 2022: Awarded $3.3M single-award contract by NAVAIR for ECU production; 2023: Launched SAMM Tech platform at Navy League Sea-Air-Space Show; 2023: Joined America Makes (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute); 2024: Awarded $25M ceiling contract by Defense Logistics Agency for LCAC air conditioning units; 2025: Released SAMM-DM010S-5AM hybrid model with integrated metal DED and polymer FFF; 2026: Next-generation SAMM Tech platform with Meltio Engine Blue scheduled for RAPID+TCT Exhibition (booth #1915)
Notable Customers
U.S. Navy; U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Aircraft Division; Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR); Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)