Teton Simulation
Developed SmartSlice™, a software plug-in for 3D printing slicers that provides advanced simulation, validation, and optimization of print parameters to ensure parts meet performance and manufacturing requirements.
- CEO / Founder
- Doug Kenik
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.6M
- Latest Round
- Acquisition
- Key Investors
- National Science Foundation (NSF), Markforged
Technology & Products
Key Products
SmartSlice™ (software plug-in for 3D printing slicers that provides advanced simulation, validation, and optimization of print parameters)
Technological Advantage
The technology automates the complex process of part validation, making powerful simulation accessible to a broader range of engineers and designers without requiring deep expertise in FEA. This advantage accelerates the design-to-manufacture process and enables the reliable production of mission-critical, end-use parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the need for physical prototyping and testing by accurately predicting the 'as-printed' structural performance of a part, thereby saving significant time and material costs while increasing confidence in part quality.
How They Differentiate
Teton Simulation differentiated itself by focusing on speed, ease of use, and direct integration into the slicing workflow for FFF printing. Unlike its competitors, which offer powerful but complex general-purpose simulation tools, SmartSlice was purpose-built to provide fast, actionable feedback for optimizing print settings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers and designers utilizing Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers who need to ensure printed parts meet specific performance requirements without extensive physical testing.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Consumer Goods","Education"]
Competitors
ANSYS; Dassault Systèmes (Simulia); Autodesk (Netfabb Simulation)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully developed and commercialized its SmartSlice product, leading to strategic partnerships with major 3D printer manufacturers and culminating in its acquisition by a market leader, Markforged.
Major Milestones
["2016: Company founded.","2020: Commercial launch of SmartSlice™ for Ultimaker Cura.","2021: Established key partnerships with Stratasys, BigRep, and BCN3D.","2021: Doug Kenik appointed as CEO.","2022: Acquired by Markforged on April 5th."]
Notable Customers
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