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Ultimate 3D

ServiceHillsboro, Oregon, USAFounded 2014· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides full-service additive manufacturing using SLS, FDM, and SLA technologies for prototyping and production parts, specializing in aerospace, motorsport, and automation applications.

CEO / Founder
Mike Larkin
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$2.14M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
Ultimate 3D has raised $2.14M.

Technology & Products

Key Products

SLS Printing Services; FDM Printing Services; SLA Printing Services; Design and CAD Support; Quality Management (ISO 9001)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary expertise in SLS printing for high-strength nylon materials like Nylon-12 and Alumide, enabling production-grade parts without traditional manufacturing limits; advantage is replicable but defended by operational experience and quality certifications.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times to 1 week or less for complex 3D printed parts, offers ISO 9001 quality management, and handles orders from single prototypes to several thousand production units with materials like Nylon-12 and Alumide.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on SLS technology for durable nylon parts with 1-week lead times, unlike broader service bureaus; offers personalized full-service support and ISO 9001 quality, targeting niche aerospace and motorsport verticals.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Product development teams, aerospace companies, motorsport teams, automation engineers, and businesses needing rapid prototyping or low-volume production.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Motorsport; Automation; Product Development

Competitors

Xometry; Protolabs; Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Founded in 2014 with one industrial SLS printer, now operates a state-of-the-art facility producing thousands of parts every month.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2014; Expanded printing capacity to double part output while maintaining 1-week lead times; Implemented ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Notable Customers

Palatov Motorsport