Tylman Design
A creative engineering and design studio that develops functional 3D-printed hardware, DIY kits, and sustainable recycling machines for the global maker community.
- CEO / Founder
- Igor Tylman
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $2,100
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding ($2.1K, Jan 2025)
- Key Investors
- []
Technology & Products
Key Products
["PETmachine (Plastic bottle-to-filament recycling machine)","MRT360 (3D-printed 360° product photography studio)","PETwelder (Tool for joining 3D printing filament)","JetKayak (High-performance DIY engineering project)","Digital STL Library (Functional 3D models and hardware assembly guides)"]
Technological Advantage
Leverages a community-driven development model (via Patreon and YouTube) to prototype and validate complex hardware designs before transitioning them into CE-certified commercial kits.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies complex mechanical engineering into accessible, 'LEGO-like' DIY kits that enable users to build professional-grade tools—such as filament recyclers and photo studios—using 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Tylman Design utilizes a hybrid 'Print-it-Yourself' model where customers purchase essential mechatronic kits and 3D print the structural components locally. This reduces costs, lowers shipping emissions, and allows for modular upgrades compared to fully assembled industrial competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
DIY enthusiasts, 3D printing hobbyists, eco-conscious creators, and small-scale product photographers.
Industry Verticals
["3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing","Consumer Electronics","Photography & Digital Media","Green Tech & Sustainability"]
Competitors
["Polyformer","Orangemonkie (Foldio)","ReDeTec (ProtoCycler)"]
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Bootstrapped and revenue-funded; maintains a viral social media presence with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and 45,000 Instagram followers; high engagement on Patreon for R&D support.
Major Milestones
["Founded Tylman Design in Łódź, Poland in 2020","Viral launch of the PETmachine (plastic bottle-to-filament recycler) in 2022","Achieved CE Certification for hardware kits in 2024","Launched the MRT360 3D-printed photo studio on Kickstarter in January 2025"]
Notable Customers
["STEM Educators","Maker Communities","Small-scale E-commerce Photographers","Sustainability Researchers"]