Xaar 3D
Developer of High Speed Sintering (HSS) technology, commercialized as Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF™), designed for high-volume industrial 3D printing of polymer parts.
- CEO / Founder
- N/A - Acquired by Stratasys
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $33.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Stratasys, Xaar plc
Technology & Products
Key Products
Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF™) technology, integrated into Stratasys H350 3D printer.
Technological Advantage
The 'Big Wave' powder management system ensures uniform thermal distribution across the entire build plate, eliminating the 'cool spots' common in traditional powder bed fusion and ensuring part consistency regardless of placement.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers production-scale throughput with high part consistency and lower cost-per-part by utilizing industrial-grade printheads and a uniform thermal fusion process.
How They Differentiate
Utilizes Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF™) technology which features industrial-grade piezoelectric printheads and a proprietary 'Big Wave' powder management system. This ensures uniform thermal distribution across the build bed, leading to higher part consistency and lower cost-per-part compared to traditional SLS or MJF processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, consumer electronics companies, and additive manufacturing service bureaus.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Consumer Goods","Electronics","Industrial Equipment","Healthcare & Medical Devices"]
Competitors
HP (Multi Jet Fusion), EOS (SLS)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully transitioned from R&D joint venture to a full commercial production platform (H350); expanded material portfolio to include PA11, PA12, and Polypropylene (PP).
Major Milestones
["Formation of Xaar 3D Ltd as a joint venture between Xaar plc and Stratasys in July 2018","Stratasys increased its stake in Xaar 3D to 45% in February 2019","Commercial launch of the Stratasys H350 printer powered by SAF technology in April 2021","Full acquisition of the remaining 55% stake by Stratasys in October 2021"]
Notable Customers
GoProto, Fathom Digital Manufacturing, Draftworx, Pauwels Consulting