Tytus3D
Vertical metal 3D printer (LPBF) with 250×250×350mm build volume and 20-100 micron layer resolution; sub-$300K pricing positioned to compete with EOS and SLM Solutions while providing affordable accessibility to metal AM.
- CEO / Founder
- Jerald Yun
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Korea Innovation Center Silicon Valley
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D Printer (LPBF-based, 20-100 micron resolution); Additive Manufacturing Services (on-demand metal printing); Materials (metal powders and consumables)
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Minimum 20-micron layer height (industry-leading precision at sub-$300K price); computer vision-based closed-loop monitoring (process reliability advantage). DEFENSIBILITY: Appears trade-secret based (no patents visible in search results); replicable through engineering but time-intensive. Advantage is partly cost-to-performance, which erodes as market commoditizes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Sub-$300K metal LPBF printer reducing barrier-to-entry for metal additive manufacturing; closed-loop monitoring systems and computer vision-based process control improve reliability vs. legacy systems; integrated service-plus-materials model simplifies adoption for mid-market manufacturers.
How They Differentiate
Aggressive sub-$300K pricing vs. $500K+ competitors (EOS, SLM Solutions); closed-loop computer vision monitoring (claimed reliability advantage); simplified operation modes (auto/semi/manual) targeting mid-market adoption. Trades premium finish for accessibility and speed-to-value.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing engineers, aerospace suppliers, maritime OEMs, and on-demand part service bureaus seeking affordable metal 3D printing
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Maritime; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Medical Devices
Competitors
EOS (M290 series, premium pricing, market leader); SLM Solutions (metal LPBF systems, European competitor)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2017: Launched first metal 3D printer with 20-micron layer height; presented at Additive Manufacturing America 2017 (Pasadena, CA); 2018+: Expanded AM services offering and materials supply; 2023+: Accepted into maritime 3D printing JIP (Singapore) for large-scale marine component trial