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 up to 250 cubic feet 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
Competitors
SPEE3D (XSPEE3D containerized cold-spray metal AM for expeditionary use); Fieldmade (deployable/containerized AM for defense/NATO); Firestorm Labs / Craitor (battlefield-focused deployable AM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 1992; 40,000 sq ft Jacksonville manufacturing/admin facility; team_size band 11-50; $2M total funding raised (PitchBook); multi-year DoD/DLA/NAVAIR contract supplier
Major Milestones
1992: Founded as Snowbird Environmental Systems (ruggedized HVAC/ECUs for DoD); 2019: Rebranded Snowbird Technologies; 2022: $3.3M NAVAIR ECU contract; 2023: SAMM Tech launch at Sea-Air-Space; joined America Makes; 2024: $25M ceiling DLA LCAC A/C contract; RIMPAC 2024 at-sea AM demo (NPS CAMRE); 2025: SAMM-DM010S-5AM dual-material hybrid (metal DED + FFF); 2026-01: Karl Wojtkun appointed VP Business Development; 2026-01: Meltio Engine Blue integrated into next-gen SAMM Tech (MILAM booth #125); 2026-07: RIMPAC 2026 — 316L stainless steel parts produced/machined aboard USS Essex (LHD-2); SAMM Tech relocated to Schofield Barracks for NPS CAMRE distributed manufacturing experiment
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); U.S. Marines; NPS CAMRE (RIMPAC); Textron; Leidos; CACI; L3Harris; Tobyhanna Army Depot