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Thought3D

MaterialsPaola, MaltaFounded 2014· One of 931 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Thought3D develops Magigoo smart adhesives and Drywise filament solutions for professional 3D printing.

CEO / Founder
Edward Borg
Team Size
15
Stage
Active
Total Funding
€16K
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
Malta Take Off Seed Fund, Malta Enterprise, Local angel investors

Technology & Products

Key Products

Magigoo Original, Magigoo Pro (PEEK, PA, PP, PC, Metal), Magigoo Glide Kit, Magigoo Supergrip, Drywise filament dryer

Technological Advantage

Patented temperature-responsive adhesive chemistry; won Malta International Business Awards for Innovation

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Smart adhesives that stick when hot and release when cold, solving bed adhesion challenges for all materials.

How They Differentiate

Material-specific formulations vs. generic adhesives; professional-grade solutions for industrial users

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printing service bureaus, print farms, industrial users, maker spaces

Industry Verticals

3D Printing Consumables, Industrial Manufacturing, Prototyping

Competitors

Dimafix, 3DLac, Hairspray alternatives

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Bootstrapped with grants; €15,500 from Malta Take Off Seed Fund; Malta Enterprise grants; Global distribution of Magigoo products; Launched Drywise hardware in 2023

Major Milestones

2014: Founded in Malta by Edward Borg and Keith M. Azzopardi; Received €15,500 from Malta Take Off Seed Fund; 2016: Product reiteration with angel funding; Won Malta Innovation Award for Best Technological Innovation; Won WIPO IP Enterprise Trophy; Won Malta International Business Awards Innovation category; 2023: Launched Drywise inline filament dryer; 2024: Exhibited at MECSPE

Notable Customers

3D printing enthusiasts and professionals globally, Industrial 3D printing users, OEMs