Verbatim 3D Printing
High-tolerance FDM 3D printer filaments (PLA, ABS, TPE, DURABIO) manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical; leading established supplier since 2014.
- CEO / Founder
- Hidetaka Yabe
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Verbatim PLA Filament (1.75mm, 3mm); Verbatim ABS Filament; Verbatim PRIMALLOY TPE Filament; Verbatim DURABIO Ecological Filament
Technological Advantage
Access to Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings' proprietary material research, manufacturing capabilities, and quality control systems. Leverages 50+ years of Verbatim brand trust in precision media manufacturing applied to filament extrusion. DURABIO represents ecological innovation not widely available from competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Premium-grade filaments with tight tolerances and consistent quality backed by 50+ years of Verbatim brand heritage and Mitsubishi Chemical R&D; ecological options (DURABIO) for sustainability-conscious users.
How They Differentiate
Quality consistency (tight tolerances, certified materials) backed by industrial manufacturing heritage. Exclusive ecological DURABIO option. Distribution through established channel partners (CMS). Premium positioning vs. low-cost commodity suppliers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Consumer/prosumer 3D printer users; professional/industrial printing segment
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing; Professional/Industrial Additive Manufacturing; Prototyping
Competitors
Filaflex (TPE/flexible filament market); Ninjaflex (TPE/flexible filament market); MatterHackers; Prusament; Generic/unbranded filament suppliers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
CES 2025 and CES 2026 participation confirmed (trade show presence indicator). Broader Verbatim brand described as '30+ years' in operation and 'international market leader in data storage industry' with 'global leader' status. Verbatim GmbH revenue cited as ~$7M (2026), but unclear if this is the filament division. No segment-specific growth metrics (revenue, unit sales, customer count) for 3D printing division disclosed.
Major Milestones
1969: Founded as Information Terminals Corporation; 1990: Fully acquired by Mitsubishi Kasei (now Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings); 2014: Entered 3D printing filament market; 2015: PRIMALLOY TPE filament launch in Europe; 2024+: DURABIO ecological filament expansion
Notable Customers
Consumer 3D printer users (community reviews on Reddit, 3DPrinting forums); Professional printing services and R&D labs; Retailers: 3DJake, CMS Distribution network