Thought3D
Thought3D develops Magigoo smart adhesives and Drywise filament solutions for professional 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Edward Borg
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $17K
- Key Investors
- Local angel investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Magigoo Original, Magigoo Pro Flex, Magigoo Pro PC, Magigoo Pro PA (Nylon), Magigoo Pro PP, Magigoo Pro PPGF, Magigoo Pro HT, Magigoo Pro Metal for ULTRAFUSE 316L, Magigoo Glide Kit, Magigoo Coater (Silicone Roller), Drywise In-Line 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
Ultimaker, Owens Corning, Polymaker, BASF, Essentium, Zortrax, 3DGence, BigRep, BCN3D, Anisoprint, gCreate, Sharebot, 3D Platform, Clariant, 3DGBIRE, MiniFactory, Hage3D