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Structure

HardwareBoulder, USAFounded 2013· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A mobile-first 3D scanning and AI intelligence platform that enables high-precision 3D capture and spatial mapping using mobile devices.

CEO / Founder
Ravi Shah
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$32M
Latest Round
Series C
Key Investors
Foundry Group, Intel Capital, Shea Ventures, Grishin Robotics

Technology & Products

Key Products

Structure Sensor 3, a mobile-first 3D scanning and AI intelligence platform that enables high-precision 3D capture and spatial mapping using mobile devices.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary computer vision and AI algorithms that automate mesh cleanup and interpretation, allowing non-technical users to capture medical-grade 3D data in seconds.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Democratizes high-precision 3D scanning by replacing expensive, bulky industrial scanners with an AI-powered mobile solution that integrates directly into digital manufacturing workflows.

How They Differentiate

Structure differentiates through a mobile-first, AI-powered ecosystem that converts standard iPads/iPhones into medical-grade 3D scanners. Unlike industrial competitors (Artec) that require expensive standalone hardware, Structure provides an SDK and AI-driven automation specifically optimized for the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) and additive manufacturing workflows, making it the world's leading healthcare 3D scanning platform.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Medical professionals (Orthotics & Prosthetics), industrial designers, additive manufacturing (3D printing) firms, and software developers.

Industry Verticals

Healthcare (Orthotics & Prosthetics), Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), E-commerce & Custom Fit Retail

Competitors

Artec 3D; Scandy; Shining 3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Estimated $3.8M - $5M ARR; over 1 million 3D scans processed via their platform.

Major Milestones

Raised $1.3M via Kickstarter for the original Structure Sensor in 2013, Spun off from Occipital to become a standalone entity in August 2022, Launched Structure Sensor 3, the most advanced handheld medical scanner, in late 2024, Signed a global strategic software licensing agreement with HP Inc. in February 2025

Notable Customers

HP Inc.; Hanger Clinic; Ottobock; Standard Cyborg

https://structure.io

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
1
Granted
0
Families
1

Leading domains: equipment (1), process (1)

Filings by year: 2023: 1

  1. A double-helix friction stir wire feeding additive device and additive manufacturing method116833543 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Series C$12.0M2017-11Lead: Foundry Group · Source: Crunchbase
  • Series B$13.0M2015-07Lead: Intel Capital · Source: TechCrunch
  • Crowdfunding$1.3M2013-09Lead: Crowdfunding · Source: Kickstarter
  • Series A$7.0M2011-04Lead: Foundry Group · Source: Crunchbase

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Structure occupies a distinct position in the 3D scanning market by replacing expensive, cart-based industrial scanners with a mobile solution that runs on standard Apple devices. Originally developed inside Occipital and spun off in 2022, the platform uses structured light depth sensing and proprietary computer vision algorithms to capture high-precision 3D data in seconds, then automates mesh cleanup and interpretation for non-technical users. The result is a scanning tool that costs a fraction of traditional hardware while still meeting medical-grade accuracy requirements.

The company's core product, the Structure Sensor 3, is a handheld accessory that pairs with an iPad or iPhone and leverages an SDK for integration into digital manufacturing workflows. Primary customers include orthotics and prosthetics clinics (Hanger Clinic, Ottobock), additive manufacturing firms (Standard Cyborg), and industrial designers. In February 2025, Structure signed a global strategic software licensing agreement with HP Inc. to power HP's additive manufacturing workflow, signaling validation from a major hardware OEM. The platform has processed over 1 million 3D scans and is backed by $32 million in funding from Foundry Group, Intel Capital, and others.

Structure's competitive moat rests on its mobile-first design, AI-driven automation, and deep integration with Apple's hardware ecosystem. Competitors such as Artec 3D and Shining 3D offer higher-resolution standalone scanners but at significantly higher cost and complexity. The key open question is whether Structure can maintain its lead in the orthotics and prosthetics vertical as larger players like HP embed scanning into their own additive manufacturing platforms, potentially reducing Structure's role to a component rather than a standalone solution.