TCN
Specialized colorants and dyes for 3D printing and rapid prototyping of thermoplastic materials, with formulations supporting technical and aesthetic applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Valérie Weil
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing colorants and dyes for thermoplastic materials; Custom formulation development services; Rapid prototyping coloring solutions; PROOF AM 9267 spray for sealing/protecting 3D-printed parts; Ultra Black 9093AM GTC certified dye for PA12 SLS/MJF; Dry polishing pastes (premium & standard); Decorative finishing resins & varnishes
Technological Advantage
Proprietary immersion-based coloring process for plastics that achieves uniform, durable coloration without altering mechanical or dimensional properties; process is adaptable to multiple polymers and meets strict quality and safety standards
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Custom coloring solutions for 3D-printed plastic components with laboratory support for formulation development; rapid order fulfillment with less stringent shipping regulations enabling worldwide delivery.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary immersion-based coloring process for 3D-printed thermoplastics that achieves uniform durable coloration without altering mechanical or dimensional properties; 60+ years of polymer dyeing expertise; Responsible Care Charter member; rapid worldwide fulfillment with less stringent shipping regulations
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industries using 3D printing where color is critical to technical or aesthetic specifications
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping
Competitors
Dyemansion (Germany; polymer AM post-processing/dyeing); Archroma (specialty chemical dyes)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 1963; ~€1.7M revenue (2024); 10-19 employees; 80% of turnover exported; relocated to new HQ in Grigny January 2022
Major Milestones
1963: Founded in Oyonnax by Claude Rousseau (chemist-craftsman partnership); 2005-2007: Valérie Weil takes over as CEO; 2020: ISO 9001:2015 certification; 2022: Relocated to new HQ in Grigny; 2023: ISO 14001:2015 certification; 60th anniversary 2023; 2024: Signatory of Responsible Care Charter; 2025: European Responsible Care® Awards winner; Environment Trophy at Chimie Responsable; 2025: Launch of PROOF AM 9267 spray; 2026: Ultra Black 9093AM GTC certified to ISO biocompatibility standards
Notable Customers
Erpro 3D Factory, Novacel, Saint-Gobain; eyewear manufacturers globally; automotive, medical, aerospace, fashion accessory industries