Tech Print Industries
A full-service, end-to-end design and additive manufacturing platform that enables brands to create, customize, and produce high-quality eyewear on-demand using 3D printing technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Marc Notenboom, David Friedfeld, Peter Friedfeld (Co-CEOs)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1M
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- ClearVision Optical, Marc Notenboom
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom-built software, libraries of colors, textures, and shapes, and scalable, global, full-color 3D printing for eyewear.
Technological Advantage
Utilizes proprietary CAD software and HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology to achieve full-color, high-resolution frames without the need for expensive molds (tool-less), allowing for zero-inventory business models and rapid prototyping.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates traditional tooling costs and inventory risks by providing a tool-less, sustainable production workflow that reduces lead times from months to weeks while enabling mass customization.
How They Differentiate
TPI offers a unique 'design anywhere, print anywhere' full-service platform that combines proprietary eyewear-specific CAD software with a global network of HP Multi Jet Fusion production hubs, eliminating the need for traditional tooling and inventory.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Independent eyewear designers, global eyewear brands, optical retailers, and distributors seeking sustainable or customized product lines.
Industry Verticals
["Eyewear & Optics","Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)","Fashion & Luxury Goods","Sustainable Retail"]
Competitors
Steven Label, PaperCut
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operating global production hubs; transitioned from R&D to a full-service commercial platform by 2025-2026.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2016 as a joint venture to digitize the eyewear supply chain","Strategic partnership established with HP for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology","Development of proprietary CAD software for tool-less eyewear design","Official debut of the full-service design and production platform at MIDO 2026"]
Notable Customers
HP 3D Printing