Ultimate 3D
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