50 Polymer AM · Binder Jetting companies in the additive manufacturing ecosystem tracked by AMPulse. Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.
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Binder Jetting (BJT) is Binder Jetting: liquid binder is deposited onto a powder bed to form green parts, then sintered; enables high throughput and lower cost than fusion-based processes. AMPulse tracks 50 companies using Binder Jetting as a core technology, ranked below by total funding raised.
Typical materials: stainless steel, tool steels, tungsten carbide, sand, ceramics. Common applications: automotive components, tooling, foundry molds, end-use hardware.
Binder Jetting (BJT) deposits a liquid binder onto a powder bed via inkjet printheads, creating green parts that are subsequently sintered to full density. The process spans three distinct material families with very different economics: metal binder jetting (stainless steel, tool steel, tungsten carbide, occasionally titanium), sand binder jetting (silica sand for foundry molds and cores), and ceramic binder jetting (alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide). Metal BJT promises the cost-per-part economics of injection molding at low-to-mid volumes, once post-processing (debinding, sintering, infiltration) is automated. The technology has been the subject of more SPAC merger activity, OEM acquisitions, and customer-disappointment cycles than any other AM process in 2020-2024. The fundamental economic case remains compelling for the right applications, but production-grade qualification has been slower than industrial promises suggested.
Desktop Metal anchored the industrial metal BJT category with the Production System P-1 and P-50, then merged with Nano Dimension. ExOne (acquired by Desktop Metal in 2021) brought sand and metal BJT pedigree from German industrial roots. HP launched Metal Jet S100 in 2022, leveraging its inkjet platform from MJF. GE Additive's Binder Jet line targets specific superalloy applications. Voxeljet remains the dominant sand BJT player for foundry applications. Specialty entrants include 3DEO (US, single-pass jetting), Markforged Metal X (an SLS-derived metal alternative often grouped with BJT), and dental specialists. The category has consolidated significantly: most independent metal BJT startups now operate as divisions of larger AM holdings.
Metal BJT's 2020-2022 investor enthusiasm has cooled into a more realistic adoption curve. Production-grade qualification, particularly for aerospace and medical applications, has proven harder than hoped due to sintering shrinkage management, residual porosity, and post-processing complexity. The successful early adopters are concentrated in non-flight automotive (lighting brackets, EV thermal components), hand tools (Stanley Black & Decker), and medical instrument handles. Sand BJT has been the quiet winner: foundries adopting it for fast prototype molds and tooling face fewer qualification hurdles, and Voxeljet plus ExOne have steady installed-base growth. HP's Metal Jet entry has not yet generated the volume HP's MJF launch achieved in polymer.
Metal BJT's economic case will eventually be realized, but probably for a narrower set of applications than 2020 forecasts suggested. The likely winning segments are mid-volume hardware where neither machining nor casting fits cleanly, and dental and medical instruments. Sand BJT will continue gradual adoption replacing sand-casting tooling. The wildcard is whether continuous BJT processes achieve the throughput needed to compete with high-pressure die casting on its core volume segments.
Develops ComeTrue® series full-color and ceramic 3D printers using binder jetting technology, complemented by CurieJet® piezoelectric micropumps and inkjet printheads for OEM/ODM solutions
A specialized medical 3D printing subsidiary focused on customized rehabilitation medical devices, including titanium hearing aids, digital dentistry solutions, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Developed and manufactured binder jetting 3D printers (ZPrinters) for rapid prototyping, enabling full-color models at speeds up to 1 vertical inch per hour.
Online 3D printing and CNC machining service platform offering rapid prototyping and small-batch production with industrial-grade materials, scalable from 1 to 100k parts.
Operates the world's largest distributed 3D printing network and marketplace, providing small- and medium-sized manufacturers with access to industrial additive manufacturing equipment, training, and on-demand production services.
Develops industrial-grade SLM metal printers and high-resolution polymer systems for aerospace, medical, and mold repair applications.
Clinical 3D printing and digital modeling services for cardiovascular, oncology, and bone surgery using proprietary full-color multi-material WJP technology, enabling surgeons to visualize complex anatomical structures for surgical planning and patient-specific medical devices.
Provides precision aluminum and magnesium alloy casting services using 3D printing for sand molds, enabling complex aerospace components with reduced lead times.
Provides on-demand custom manufacturing services including additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal for plastic and metal parts from prototype to production.
Provides large-scale 3D sand printing services and equipment for rapid sand mold/core production, enabling foundries to bypass traditional tooling and accelerate casting lead times.
Integrated 3D design and additive manufacturing solution provider, offering SOLIDWORKS CAD software, Stratasys 3D printing hardware (FDM, PolyJet, metal), post-processing equipment, 3D laser scanning (Artec), and rapid prototyping/service bureau for industrial, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
Global 3D printing marketplace that compares real-time quotes from 150+ vetted manufacturers worldwide, enabling instant access to FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, DMLS, SLM, and EBM services—from prototypes to production parts—with transparent pricing, lead times, and material selection across 95 countries.
Develops and produces 3D printing electronic functional materials (PCB inks, conductive pastes, solder masks) and lithium-battery separator coating materials.
Cloud-based digital manufacturing platform connecting customers to a global network of ~350 pre-qualified manufacturers for on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, casting, and injection molding services.
Distributes industrial metal and polymer 3D printers (Concept Laser, VOXELJET, DWS) and provides related automation solutions for manufacturing.
Provides on-demand manufacturing services including 3D printing (metal and plastic via SLM, SLA, SLS, MJF, PolyJet, Binder Jetting), hybrid manufacturing (vacuum casting), and CNC machining for rapid prototyping and low-volume production with no minimum order quantity.
Provides end-to-end additive manufacturing services from prototyping to mass production using diverse 3D printing technologies, complemented by machining, injection molding, and finishing.
Provides best-in-class 3D printing hardware sales, consumables distribution, and on-demand additive manufacturing services across seven polymer technologies for industrial and professional customers.
Cloud-based 3D printing services platform enabling design, scanning, and production across 300+ materials and finishes with express worldwide delivery
Provides on-demand additive manufacturing services for small, complex metal and polymer parts using binder jetting and other technologies, enabling rapid production and digital inventory solutions.
Online marketplace for on-demand digital manufacturing, enabling users to design and fabricate custom physical products via distributed network of laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC machines, and other fabrication equipment across 13+ global locations.
Develops eco-friendly PMMA-based material systems for industrial binder jetting to enable scalable serial production of medium and large parts.
Provides 3D printing as a service (3DaaS) for custom models, displays, prototypes, and end-use products using a large-scale print farm and proprietary software platform.
Industrial multi-material 3D printing system using proprietary Multi Material Jetting (MMJ) technology that integrates up to six different materials in a single print process.
Enterprise workflow software for industrial-scale powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (MJF, SLS, Material Jetting) that streamlines build preparation with advanced nesting, printer control, and workflow automation.
Provides 3D printing services for prototypes and demonstration models using Z Corporation binder jetting printers, targeting SMEs to accelerate design communication and reduce lead times.
Provides 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and small production series using FDM, SLA, SLS, CJP, and DMLS technologies.
Industrial-grade 3D printing service bureau specializing in Multi Jet Fusion for polymer additive series production, with additional metal AM (SLM) and rapid prototyping capabilities; delivers ISO 9001 and ISO/ASTM 52920 certified components with fast lead times and scalable production for small-to-medium batches.
Provides hybrid manufacturing services combining sand binder jetting 3D printing for complex casting cores/molds with 5-axis CNC machining and low-pressure sand casting for automotive and aerospace components, reducing lead times for complex castings from months to days.
Specialized high-performance polymer 3D printing (SLS) service bureau processing PEEK, PEKK, and other advanced thermoplastics for medical device and mechanical engineering prototypes and small series production.
Developed an affordable full-color binder jetting 3D printer using powder-based technology to provide high-definition CMYK modeling for the prosumer market.
Finnish software company with 30+ years of experience developing advanced 3D data preparation, STL repair, support generation, and build optimization software for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing.
Operates Australia's largest online marketplace connecting customers with professional 3D printing manufacturers for plastic, metal, and full-color sandstone parts, reducing turnaround times by up to 50%.
Provides comprehensive 3D printing services including 3D data creation, scanning, printing, and workshops for architecture, design, and advertising.
Provides professional full-color 3D printing services using MJF and CJP technologies, specializing in high-fidelity architectural models and industrial prototypes for the European market.
voxeljet AG provides high-speed, large-format 3D printing systems and on-demand parts production services for industrial and commercial applications.
Develops LUVOSINT®, LUVOCOM® 3F, and LUVOPRINT® high-performance polymer compounds optimized for industrial additive manufacturing (PBF, FFF, FGF), enabling reproducible serial production of end-use parts in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Distributes 3D printers, wide-format digital printers, and industrial inks, specializing in colorful 3D printing solutions including paper-based binder jetting systems.
Provides low-cost, full-color 3D printing services using Z Corporation Z510 binder jetting printers, specializing in 24-hour turnaround with free overnight shipping for rapid prototyping.
Online webshop selling 3D printer parts, materials, and consumables for industrial manufacturing, specializing in 3D Systems binder jetting components and dental model materials.
Provides 3D printing services using FDM and full-color binder jetting technologies for design, architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, enabling rapid prototyping and custom part production.
Develops and manufactures professional-grade 3D printers including DLP-based systems for prototyping and binder jetting systems for ceramics, serving dental, signage, and manufacturing industries
GPU-accelerated universal slicer and hardware platform (PCBA) enabling operation, optimization, and design of any additive manufacturing system technology from home to industrial scale—supporting SLA Laser, SLS, SLM, FDM/FFF, DMD/LMD/DMT, MJM, DLP/LCD, and bioprinting.
Provides bakery ingredients and services, with exclusive rights to utilize 3D Systems' ChefJet Pro 3D printer for food products in professional culinary environments, enabling custom cake decorations and designs with sugar-based materials.
Online e-commerce distributor of industrial 3D printers, consumables (VisiJet resins, wax materials, carbon filaments), spare parts, and related services; stocks premium brands including Flashforge, 3D Systems, and Formlabs equipment.
Hardware-agnostic platform consolidating polymer additive manufacturing materials, equipment, and engineering services from multiple brands, enabling manufacturers to discover and procure AM solutions from a single ecosystem.
Biotechnology company developing photopolymer-based 3D bioprinting systems (Print to Perfusion) for manufacturing vascularized, transplantable human organs with patient-derived stem cells, plus five FDA-approved drugs for pulmonary hypertension and oncology
Operates a B2B 3D printing marketplace platform connecting customers with solution partners and print factories, offering access to 13+ AM technologies and 100+ materials with automated quoting and design support.
UPM Formi 3D is a cellulose-based biocomposite granulate for large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM), enabling 37× faster build speed than filament-based methods while using 100% recyclable wood-based materials; complements UPM ProFi (recycled paper-plastic biocomposite) for extrusion-based 3D printing.
Develops customized thermoplastic powders for powder bed-based AM (SLS, binder jetting) using extrusion-based pulverization, enabling better flowability and bulk density than traditional grinding.
Binder Jetting: liquid binder is deposited onto a powder bed to form green parts, then sintered; enables high throughput and lower cost than fusion-based processes.
Based on funding data tracked by AMPulse as of 2026-06, the top Binder Jetting companies include MicroJet Technology Co., Ltd., 3DPAction, Zcorp, JLC3DP, and Project DIAMOnD. Full list of 50 tracked companies available on this page.
Binder Jetting commonly works with stainless steel, tool steels, tungsten carbide, sand, ceramics.
Primary applications for Binder Jetting include automotive components, tooling, foundry molds, end-use hardware.