Type A Machines
An early developer of modular, large-format FDM printers, now defunct.
- CEO / Founder
- Espen Sivertsen
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $3.3M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Horizons Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz
Technology & Products
Key Products
Series 1, Series 1 Pro, Print Pod
Technological Advantage
The modular design and open-source principles allowed for greater flexibility and customization than competitors. The large build volume was also a key differentiator in the desktop market at the time.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide a reliable, modular, and large-format 3D printer capable of printing with a wide range of materials.
How They Differentiate
Type A Machines differentiated itself through the modularity of its printers, which allowed for easier upgrades and maintenance. They also offered a larger build volume than most desktop competitors and focused on compatibility with a wide range of engineering-grade materials.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering professionals, educators, and designers.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing, Education, Prototyping, Aerospace, Biomedical
Competitors
MakerBot; Ultimaker; LulzBot
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2012: Company founded and launch of the Series 1 printer., 2014: Partnership with Autodesk to integrate Meshmixer software., 2015: Launch of the Print Pod, a scalable 3D printing system., 2016: Partnership with Mosaic Manufacturing to enable multi-material printing., 2017: Partnership with BriteLab for manufacturing., 2018: Ceased operations., 2024: Intellectual property and assets acquired by Peak Technology.
Notable Customers
Apple; Google; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Tesla; NASA