How much funding has XJet raised?

XJet has raised $210M in total funding. Key investors include Autodesk (Spark Investment Fund), Catalyst CEL Fund, Landa Ventures, ARCHina Capital, Gemini Israel Ventures, Abba Investment, Alumot, Existing Shareholders.

Who is the CEO of XJet?

Guy Zimmerman is the CEO of XJet. The company was founded in 2005.

Where is XJet located?

XJet is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.

What funding stage is XJet at?

XJet is currently at the Active stage.

How many employees does XJet have?

XJet has approximately 51-200 employees.

XJet

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HardwareRehovot, IsraelFounded 2005· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

XJet provides high-definition additive manufacturing systems for the production of metal and ceramic parts using its proprietary NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology.

CEO / Founder: Guy Zimmerman
Team Size: 51-200
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $210M
Latest Round: Venture Round
Key Investors: Autodesk (Spark Investment Fund), Catalyst CEL Fund, Landa Ventures, ARCHina Capital, Gemini Israel Ventures, Abba Investment, Alumot, Existing Shareholders

Technology & Products

Key Products

XJet offers the Carmel 1400C and Carmel Pro systems, utilizing NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology. Their material portfolio includes technical metals, precious metals, and ceramics such as high-purity alumina, zirconia, aluminum nitride, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, and ceramic composites.

Technological Advantage

Combines the precision of inkjet printing with the material properties of traditional manufacturing; allows for the creation of ultra-fine details and internal cavities that are impossible to machine or produce with other 3D printing methods.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers production-grade parts with industry-leading surface finish and resolution through a 'powderless' liquid process that eliminates the safety hazards of dry powder and enables the use of soluble support materials for complex geometries.

How They Differentiate

XJet utilizes proprietary NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, which uses liquid suspensions of nanoparticles rather than dry powders. This ensures a safer 'powderless' workflow, enables higher resolution and surface finish comparable to CNC machining, and allows for the use of soluble support materials to create complex internal geometries that are difficult for competitors using manual support removal.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, dental laboratories, aerospace and automotive engineers, and premium jewelry manufacturers.

Industry Verticals

["Medical and Healthcare","Dental","Aerospace and Defense","Automotive","Industrial Manufacturing","High-end Jewelry"]

Competitors

Inkbit, Notion Systems, E-jet

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Transitioned to a production-grade strategy in 2024 under new leadership (Guy Zimmerman), focusing on serial manufacturing applications in fashion, medical, and dental industries.

Major Milestones

["Pivoted from solar energy technology to 3D printing in 2013","Commercial launch of Carmel 1400 series (Metal & Ceramic) in 2016","Filed for Nasdaq IPO in May 2023 (later withdrawn in 2024)","Appointment of Guy Zimmerman (ex-Kornit Digital) as CEO in Feb 2024","Partnership with Complete AM for North American market expansion in May 2024"]

Notable Customers

Ter Hoek (Dutch precision specialist), Complete AM (North American channel partner).

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Why this company matters

XJet occupies a distinct position in additive manufacturing by replacing dry metal and ceramic powders with liquid nanoparticle suspensions. Its NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology addresses two persistent industry pain points: the safety and handling burden of fine powders and the manual labor required to remove support structures. By jetting a soluble support material alongside the build material, XJet enables complex internal cavities and overhangs that are difficult or impossible to achieve with powder-bed fusion or machining.

The company's Carmel 1400C and Carmel Pro systems use inkjet-style printheads to deposit layers of nanoparticle-laden liquid. After printing, the part is sintered in a furnace to achieve full density. The material portfolio spans technical metals, precious metals, and ceramics including high-purity alumina, zirconia, aluminum nitride, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, and ceramic composites. This breadth allows XJet to serve applications from dental crowns and medical implants to aerospace components and luxury jewelry.

XJet targets industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, dental laboratories, and aerospace and automotive engineers. Notable customers include Dutch precision specialist Ter Hoek and North American channel partner Complete AM. The company has also partnered with Straumann for dental manufacturing, Azoth for metal serial production, and KU Leuven for medical research. In 2024, under CEO Guy Zimmerman, XJet shifted its strategy toward serial production in fashion, medical, and dental verticals.

The company's competitive moat rests on its proprietary NPJ technology and over 80 registered and pending patents covering printing head assemblies, support inks, and additive manufacturing processes for cutting tools. Key competitors include Inkbit, Notion Systems, and E-jet. XJet's differentiation lies in its powderless workflow, high resolution, and surface finish that rivals CNC machining, along with soluble supports that eliminate manual post-processing. The withdrawal of its 2023 Nasdaq IPO filing and the need to scale production volumes remain open questions for its long-term market position.