ThingiBOX
Small Spanish 3D printing retailer and maker-community supplier based in Tortosa, offering 3D printer component kits, PLA/PETG/carbon filaments, a proprietary Ion v6 3D printer kit, and custom laser-cutting and 3D printing fabrication services.
- CEO / Founder
- Ivan Fernandez
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €1.2M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Bonsai Venture Capital, Lanzadera, Seed Capital Bizkaia, BANC
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ion v6 3D Printer Kit (proprietary open-source kit); 4xiDraw (pen plotter/drawing machine); 3D Printer Component Kits (Basic and Deluxe, 185+ SKUs); PLA Filaments; PETG Filaments; Carbon Fiber Composite Filaments; Custom Laser Cutting Service (on-demand); 3D Printing Service (custom fabrication); Openbuilds V-Slot mechanical components; Marlin firmware optimizations for RepRap printers
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Marlin firmware optimizations for RepRap printers improving reliability and print quality; open-source Ion v6 printer kit; V-Slot mechanical component expertise via Openbuilds partnership; PrestaShop-based e-commerce platform; 185+ specialized product catalog targeting granular DIY needs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
One-stop maker community shop combining granular 3D printer mechanical components, V-Slot hardware, specialized filaments, DIY assembly kits, and custom fabrication services — enabling DIY builders to source everything from individual parts to complete printer builds in Spain.
How They Differentiate
Granular component specialist — sells individual mechanical parts and custom-cut hardware that mainstream printer vendors and large retailers do not offer; combines retail + fabrication services + firmware support in Spanish market niche; physical and online presence with local Tortosa/Catalan market focus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, hobbyists, DIY 3D printer builders, RepRap community, educators, and prosumers in Spain and Europe seeking individual mechanical components and custom fabrication services.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Education; Prototyping; Maker
Competitors
BQ (Spain, 3D printers); 3D Jake (Europe, filaments/components); Prusa Research (Czech, kits and components); Creality (China, entry-level printers)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Catalog of 185+ specialized 3D printing and CNC products; online store at store.thingibox.com; serves Spanish and European maker community; 1-10 employee micro-business
Major Milestones
2011: Founded in Tortosa, Spain; Launched Ion v6 3D printer kit (open-source design); Developed optimized Marlin firmware for RepRap 3D printers; Launched 4xiDraw pen plotter; Established catalog of 185+ specialized 3D printing and CNC products; Added custom laser cutting and 3D printing fabrication services
Notable Customers
Maker community; RepRap DIY printer builders; Spanish hobbyist market