The Technology House
Provides contract digital manufacturing services combining multi-process 3D printing, CNC machining, and molding to accelerate prototyping and production part delivery.
- CEO / Founder
- Chip Gear (President)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing; CNC Machining (3-axis & 5-axis); Injection Molding; Cast Urethane Molding; Post-Processing & Finishing; Design for Manufacturing (DfAM) Engineering
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 17+ additive machines, 20+ years of AM experience, integrated digital/traditional manufacturing under one roof. VERIFIED: Long-standing Carbon SpeedCell partnership, aerospace/medical certifications, 50,000 sq ft owned facility. DEFENSIBLE: Process integration expertise, certified quality systems, and established customer switching costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and eliminates upfront tooling costs by integrating DfAM engineering with traditional manufacturing, enabling rapid transition from prototype to certified production parts without mold investments.
How They Differentiate
Operates a centralized, owned-facility model with integrated DfAM engineering and post-processing, contrasting with distributed network brokers like Xometry; specializes in certified production for aerospace/medical with hands-on engineering support rather than automated quoting alone.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs, product developers, and engineering teams in aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors requiring rapid prototyping and low-to-medium volume production.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Medical Devices; Industrial Equipment; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; RapidDirect
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
$16M-$18.3M annual revenue; ~$3M revenue from Xometry platform; 51-100 employees; revenue per employee $314K
Major Milestones
Founded in 1996 with initial SLA 3D printer; Expanded to 50,000 sq ft Streetsboro facility in 2015; Integrated Carbon DLS and HP MJF for production AM; Achieved aerospace and medical industry certifications
Notable Customers
Vitamix
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- SLA 750Buyer: The Technology House · Supplier: 3D Systems