Snowbird Technologies
Manufacturer of ruggedized, containerized hybrid additive manufacturing systems for on-site part production in defense and industrial environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Scott Morse
- Team Size
- Approximately 30 employees
- Stage
- Private
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- Scott Morse; U.S. Department of Defense (SBIR)
Technology & Products
Key Products
SAMM Tech (Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology): A patented, containerized end-to-end hybrid manufacturing platform housed in standard ISO shipping containers (e.g., 10-ft MILVAN).; SAMM-DM010S-5AM: A specific model featuring dual-material capabilities (metal and plastic) and integrated multi-axis CNC machining.; Meltio Engine Blue Integration: Laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology for industrial-grade metal parts (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, marine-grade bronze).; Mosquito Prime Integration: High-performance Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) hot end from Slice Engineering for polymer and composite parts (PLA, TPU).; Integrated CNC Machining: Subtractive manufacturing capabilities for precision finishing, milling, and polishing within the same mobile unit.
Technological Advantage
The primary advantage is the patented gantry-mounted hybrid manufacturing cell that integrates best-in-class technologies—Meltio's laser-wire DED, Slice Engineering's high-performance FFF, and FANUC's CNC automation—into a mobile unit engineered to withstand extreme land and maritime climates.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Snowbird Technologies provides ruggedized, containerized, and forward-deployable hybrid manufacturing systems that enable on-site production and repair of critical components in austere, remote, or contested environments. By integrating metal additive manufacturing (DED), polymer 3D printing (FFF), and CNC machining into a mobile 'factory-in-a-box,' the company reduces supply chain dependency, increases mission readiness, and minimizes downtime for defense and industrial operators.
How They Differentiate
Snowbird Technologies differentiates through its SAMM Tech platform, which is the only patented, fully containerized, large-format hybrid manufacturing system on the market. Unlike competitors that focus on a single material or process, SAMM Tech integrates metal additive (DED), polymer additive (FFF), and subtractive CNC machining within a single ruggedized ISO shipping container, capable of producing parts up to 250 cubic feet.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense forces (U.S. and allied), government agencies, maritime and naval operators, and industrial companies operating in remote or extreme environments where traditional supply chains are unavailable.
Industry Verticals
Defense; Aerospace; Maritime & Naval; Energy; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Firestorm Labs; SPEE3D; ExOne (Desktop Metal)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees: 30
Major Milestones
{"year":1992,"event":"Founded as Snowbird Environmental Systems, specializing in ruggedized HVAC and environmental control units (ECUs) for the Department of Defense."}; {"year":2019,"event":"Rebranded as Snowbird Technologies to reflect expansion into advanced manufacturing and water production technologies."}; {"year":2022,"event":"Awarded a $3.3 million single-award contract by the Naval Air Systems Command for the production of ECUs for mobile facilities."}; {"year":2023,"event":"Launched the Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology (SAMM Tech) platform at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Show."}; {"year":2023,"event":"Joined America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute."}; {"year":2024,"event":"Awarded a $25 million ceiling contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for LCAC air conditioning units."}; {"year":2025,"event":"Released a new hybrid SAMM Tech model (SAMM-DM010S-5AM) featuring integrated metal (Meltio DED) and plastic (Slice Engineering FFF) fabrication capabilities."}; {"year":2026,"event":"Scheduled to showcase the next-generation SAMM Tech platform at the RAPID + TCT Exhibition."}
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)