Tinkerine
Develops desktop FDM 3D printers and integrated STEAM educational content, enabling schools to implement 3D printing programs with high-purity materials and proprietary software.
- CEO / Founder
- Eugene Suyu
- Team Size
- <25 Employees
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- C$3.5M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Sophic Capital, Private Placement Investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
DittoPro 3D Printer; Tinkerine Suite; PLA Filaments; 3D Printing Accessories; Online Educational Content
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Integrated ecosystem for education. Verified: Listed on TSX-V; 500+ units shipped in 2015; 270% YoY revenue growth.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces barriers to 3D printing in education by providing a reliable, integrated ecosystem of hardware, software, and curriculum, achieving 270% revenue growth through institutional focus.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on the K-14 education market (85-90% of sales) compared to general desktop FDM providers; emphasizes institutional reliability and Canadian-assembled hardware.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
K-14 educational institutions, schools, and universities.
Industry Verticals
Education
Competitors
MakerBot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 270% YoY to $1M USD in 2015; 500+ machines shipped in 2015; target 100 machines/month for profitability.
Major Milestones
2012: Company founded; 2014: Reverse takeover; listed on Toronto Venture Exchange as TTD; 2015: 500+ machines shipped; $1M USD revenue (+270% YoY growth); 2016: Target profitability and 100 units/month sales
Notable Customers
Vancouver School Board, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology.