ExOne
Develops and manufactures industrial binder jetting 3D printers for sand, metal, ceramics, and composites, plus provides 3D printing services.
- CEO / Founder
- John Hartner
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $239M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- PitchBook; DSM Venturing; Foresight
Technology & Products
Key Products
S-Max Pro; S-Max Flex; X1 25PRO; InnoventPro; Metal 3D printers; Sand 3D printers; 3D printing services
Technological Advantage
ExOne's binder jetting process achieves high density and complex geometries, with 500+ systems installed worldwide. The technology is protected by patents and trade secrets, and the company has a strong R&D pipeline.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Binder jetting enables fast, cost-effective production of complex metal parts and sand molds, reducing lead times and costs compared to traditional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
ExOne is a leader in binder jetting for sand and metal, with a focus on industrial-scale production. Compared to voxeljet, ExOne offers a broader range of materials and systems. Compared to HP, ExOne has a longer track record and more installed base.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, foundries, aerospace, automotive, and energy companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Foundry; Energy; Industrial
Competitors
voxeljet; HP (Metal Jet); Digital Metal (Markforged)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
500+ systems installed worldwide; 15 new materials qualified in 2020
Major Milestones
Founded in 2005 as spin-off of Extrude Hone; IPO in 2013; Launched X1 25PRO office-safe metal printer; Acquired by Desktop Metal in 2021
Notable Customers
US Air Force; NASA; Siemens; Maxxwell Motors
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- S-MaxBuyer: Kimura Foundry Group · Supplier: Desktop Metal / ExOne
- InnoventPro 3LBuyer: Siemens Digital Industries · Supplier: ExOne
- S-Max PlusBuyer: Grunewald · Supplier: ExOne
- S-Max ProBuyer: Eisengiesserei Mezger AG · Supplier: ExOne
- S-MaxBuyer: Kimura Foundry America · Supplier: ExOne