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 2018 as a joint venture by Peter Friedfeld, David Friedfeld, and Marc Notenboom 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