Voltivo
Develops polymer-based FDM filaments and accessories for business and retail markets, enabling digital-to-physical object creation across Europe, the US, and Asia.
- CEO / Founder
- Oliver Fueckert
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing filaments; 3D printing accessories
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Proprietary focus on polymer-based FDM/FFF consumables and accessories to streamline the digital-to-physical manufacturing process for non-industrial users.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies the 3D printing process for business and retail users by providing high-quality polymer filaments and accessories for FDM/FFF systems.
How They Differentiate
Maintains a tighter diameter tolerance (+/- 0.05mm) compared to generic budget filaments and offers specialized 'cleaning filaments' and 7-in-1 toolkits to extend hot-end life, targeting the prosumer market that requires higher reliability than standard hobbyist materials.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Business and retail channels in Europe, the US, and Asia.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Business; Retail
Competitors
ColorFabb; Proto-pasta; Polymaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2014: Founder Oliver Fueckert successfully 'jailbroke' the XYZ Da Vinci 3D printer to run open-source firmware, enabling the use of third-party filaments like Voltivo's ExcelFil.; 2015: Featured in industry publications such as 'Nuts and Volts' for DIY 3D printing projects.; 2018: Voltivo's ExcelFil PLA was selected by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani for the construction of the 'Galaxia' temple at Burning Man.
Major Milestones
2013: Founded in Hong Kong; 2014: Launched ExcelFil high-grade filament line; 2015: Released the Voltivo 3D Printing Pen and specialized accessory kits; 2016: Expanded distribution to US and European retail channels.
Notable Customers
AIO Robotics; Overclockers UK; Makershop; Galaxus; Digitec; Solvelight Robotics; Watercooling UK; 3D Printer Superstore; 3D Printer Chat; Fleks 3D; Spanner Hands; Aniwaa; Maker's Muse