Wicked Engineering
Manufactures UV post-curing chambers and accessories for resin-based 3D printing, enabling precise control of wavelength, intensity, time, and temperature to maximize mechanical properties of printed parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Paul McGarr
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
- Latest Round
- Unfunded (no funding raised yet)
- Key Investors
- None
Technology & Products
Key Products
CUREbox UV Post-Cure Chamber; CUREbox Plus; CUREbox Mainboard Replacement Kit; UV Post-Curing Accessories
Technological Advantage
Proprietary UV curing chamber design with specific wavelength and intensity controls, temperature regulation, and timer functionality that achieves proper polymerization (>95% degree) for optimal mechanical properties. Defensible through product design and brand positioning in niche market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers commercial-grade UV post-curing equipment at an affordable price point ($299-$399 range), providing precision control over curing parameters that significantly enhance part strength and stability compared to improper curing methods.
How They Differentiate
CUREbox offers larger build volume (12" x 12" x 6.25") than many consumer alternatives, commercial-grade construction, and precise wavelength/temperature controls at a mid-range price point ($299-$399) versus Formlabs' premium pricing and basic consumer units from Anycubic/Elegoo.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, dentists, jewelers, and perfectionists requiring high-quality post-curing for resin 3D prints
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Dental; Jewelry; Prototyping
Competitors
Formlabs (Form Cure); Anycubic (Wash & Cure 2.0); Elegoo (Mercury X Wash & Cure Bundle)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
22 active competitors, founded in 2014, based in South Windsor, United States
Major Milestones
2017: Launch of original CUREbox; 2020: Launch of CUREbox Plus with enhanced features; COVID-19 pandemic: Pivoted to manufacturing face shields