Tripodmaker
Develops and sells delta-style FDM 3D printers for education and professional prototyping, offering the first Belgian-made delta 3D printer with cloud-connected software.
- CEO / Founder
- Pieter-Jan Vandendriessche
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $54.4K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- imec.istart
Technology & Products
Key Products
Tripodmaker Classic; Tripodmaker Black Edition
Technological Advantage
Delta-style FDM design offers unique aesthetics and performance; cloud integration through Prisma software enhances user experience; proprietary assembly design reduces complexity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible, stylish delta 3D printers with Prisma cloud software to simplify 3D printing, enabling rapid prototyping and concept visualization directly in customer workspaces.
How They Differentiate
Delta-style design vs. Cartesian competitors like MakerBot; focus on Belgian manufacturing and open design; Prisma cloud software integration; positioned as a stylish alternative for workspace prototyping.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions, designers, engineers, architects, and businesses needing rapid prototyping in everyday workspaces
Industry Verticals
Education; Design; Engineering; Architecture
Competitors
MakerBot; Ultimaker; Prusa Research
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company ceased production and support on December 31, 2017; won €25,000 in support from Bizidee competition in 2014 to hire employee and increase sales
Major Milestones
Launched first Belgian delta 3D printer (2013); Won Bizidee competition (2014); Released Tripodmaker Black Edition (2016); Sent 3D printed rocket to stratosphere for printer launch (2016); Ended production and support (Dec 31, 2017)