SYP
Developed a secure cloud-based streaming platform for 3D printing that protected intellectual property by sending print instructions directly to hardware without sharing source files.
- CEO / Founder
- Ghislain de Noüe
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Le Village by CA
Technology & Products
Key Products
SYP Streaming Platform, SYP API for integration, SYP Box (hardware interface for legacy printers)
Technological Advantage
End-to-end encryption and real-time data slicing that prevented the interception or reconstruction of 3D models from the data stream during the manufacturing process.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces IP theft risk and unauthorized production by streaming encrypted print data directly to 3D printers, ensuring the end-user never gains access to the original CAD/STL files.
How They Differentiate
Focused on a lightweight, browser-based 'streaming' experience that prioritized ease-of-use and hardware-agnostic connectivity over complex enterprise workflow management suites.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D model marketplaces, industrial part distributors, and decentralized manufacturing networks requiring IP protection.
Industry Verticals
Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace
Competitors
Authentise, LEO Lane (now part of Stratasys), 3YOURMIND
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 2014; Launched secure streaming beta in 2015; Operations ceased in 2017.
Notable Customers
UK Ministry of Defence (MOD); UK Strategic Command; U.S. Army (7th Special Forces Group / DEVCOM); Bugatti; RRS Sir David Attenborough (British Antarctic Survey); Imperial College London; Microsoft (Strategic Partner); Amazon Web Services (AWS Marketplace Partner)