Virtual Smart Factory
Large-format gantry-based 3D printers combining additive manufacturing and 5-axis machining for composite and concrete materials
- CEO / Founder
- David Croft
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $4.2M AUD
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Blackbird Ventures, Main Sequence Ventures, Square Peg Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-format composite and concrete 3D printers; integrated 5-axis machining; digitalization of manufacturing process through partnership with Siemens.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary gantry-based system with integrated 5-axis machining; screw-driven extrusion for wide material compatibility (ABS, PC, HDPE, PEEK, carbon/glass fiber composites); Siemens SINUMERIK control integration
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Integrates 3D printing and 5-axis machining in single system, reducing production time and enabling complex part manufacturing
How They Differentiate
3x larger build volume than competitors; integrated 5-axis machining capability; proprietary extrusion system for high-performance thermoplastics and composites
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, marine, mining, defense, construction
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Marine; Mining; Defense; Construction; Automotive
Competitors
Thermwood (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing); WASP (Large Format 3D Printing); ICON (Construction 3D Printing)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Deployed Australia's largest composite 3D printer (22m x 5m x 1.6m) at ZONE RV; systems operational in marine, aerospace, and construction industries
Major Milestones
1984 - Founded CNC Design; 2020s - VSF technology commercialization; 2023 - ZONE RV deployment of largest Southern Hemisphere 3D printer
Notable Customers
ZONE RV (Australia's largest composite 3D printer deployment); Marine and aerospace manufacturers (confidential)