Under the trend of Industry 4.0, the term “3D printing†changed the original production mode and business model in many fields. At present, the 3D printing industry is growing and growing, and more and more companies are vying for the 3D printing market.
Listed below are the top 10 most innovative 3D printing companies in the world in 2016, including 3D printing manufacturers, service providers and 3D printing materials suppliers.
It is worth noting that seven of the ten 3D printing companies are from the United States, and the rest are from the Netherlands, Italy and Israel.
In contrast, most 3D printer manufacturers' 3D printers (especially large 3D printers) and 3D printing materials rely on imports, which makes it difficult for domestic companies to make breakthroughs in printers and materials. In particular, companies that are solely engaged in 3D printing of finished products services are accidentally caught in the whirlpool of price wars.
The lack of research and development and innovation of 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing materials is a major bottleneck for 3D printing companies in China. I hope that these innovative companies can give some inspiration to 3D printing practitioners in China.
01. 3D HubsFounder: Brian Garret & Bram De Zwart
Established: 2013
Headquarters: Netherlands
Features: Provide global door-to-door 3D printing services
Reason for listing
In the field of 3D printing services, it is very difficult to maintain innovation. The 3D Hub's operating model is the first in the world. 3D Hubs grew rapidly during the company's three years of existence and became a company that provides sophisticated 3D printing services to the average consumer, 3D printing enthusiasts and the industrial market.
Recently, 3D Hubs is planning to launch a 3D printing partnership with Airbnb and Uber to meet the demand for 3D printing in the sharing economy. Provide local and online APP services for both companies.
At present, 3D Hubs has successfully completed the C round of financing, and its online registered users have exceeded 40,000.
02. CarbonFounders: Joseph DeSimone and Phil DeSimone
Established: Established in 2014, launched M1 in 2016
Headquarters: United States
Features: 3D printing technology (CLIP) and 3D printer equipment (M1) using industrial grade materials
Reason for listing
The M1 is the first CLID-based 3D printer that prints high-resolution components with engineered mechanical properties and surface finish. At the same time, CLIP technology is 100 times faster than other 3D printing technologies currently on the market.
The 3D printer M1 developed by Carbon can achieve factory-level manufacturing standards. Since the official launch of M1, it has already received orders from well-known brands such as Ford and BMW.
03. Made In SpaceFounder: Chief Technology Officer Jason Dunn, Chief Engineer Michael Snyder and President Andrew Rush
Established: 2010
Headquarters: United States
Features: Building a space 3D printing ecosystem
Reason for listing
Made In Space uses additive manufacturing technology in space. In cooperation with NASA, Made In Space will send 3D printers to the International Space Station to take advantage of space zero gravity to produce 3D printing products.
Currently, the company has produced a zero-gravity 3D printer with its own micro-fiber drawing system, which also combines the recycling system.
04. WASP
Founder: Massimo Moretti
Established: 2012
Headquarters: Italy
Features: A 3D printing company that wants to save the world
Reason for listing
WASP is a non-profit organization that has developed a number of large printers. WASP's vision is to make the world a better place, for which the company is committed to producing large-scale 3D printing using low-cost housing materials.
At the same time, WASP also has the world's largest Delta-style 3D printer - BigDelta. The Italian company is currently actively expanding its overseas market.
05. Voxel8Founder: Jennifer Lewis and co-founders Michael Bell, Travis Busbee, and Jack Minardi
Established: 2014
Headquarters: United States
Features: Production of electronic equipment using 3D printers
Reason for listing
Voxel8's team of start-up members is from Harvard University. Voxel8 is committed to creating 3D printed electronics using multi-material manufacturing technology. At the same time, the team is also researching lightweight conforming materials and embedded sensor devices.
Voxel8 has released its first product, the Voxel8 Developer's Kit.
In the A round of financing, the company received a financing amount of about 12 million US dollars.
06. Local MotorsFounder: John (Jay) Rogers
Established: 2007
Headquarters: United States
Features: A company that uses 3D printing technology to create automotive manufacturing models
Reason for listing
Local Motors is not only an additive manufacturing company, but also an automobile manufacturing manufacturer. The company is re-investigating the production and supply of cars through open source technology and 3D printing technology.
The first 3D printed electric vehicle, Strati (coming in 2014), was built by the company within two days and is considered to redefine the vehicle.
07. SOLSFounder: Kegan Schouwenburg
Established: 2013
Headquarters: United States
Features: Provide private customized 3D printing orthosis
Reason for listing
SOLS is the first company to offer a full-service 3D printing orthosis customization service. As the company's CEO Kegan Schouwenburg said, as the first person to taste crabs in the orthotic market, SOLS has many advantages and challenges.
However, the company has not only launched the ExoSOLS series of 3D printed insoles/foot orthosis products, but also released matching APP software.
08. Simplify3DFounder: Clayton Webster
Established: 2013
Headquarters: United States
Features: Provides universal 3D slicer software
Reason for listing
Sampling software is a critical factor for any 3D printer and is one of the main features of Simplify3D Universal Software. However, Simplify3D's software not only solves the slicing problem of 3D printers, but also checks and repairs machine models.
In addition, the software can display a preview of the 3D printing manufacturing process (allowing users to detect possible problems early) before slicing.
Simplify3D software is a well-deserved general-purpose software because it is suitable for 90% of desktop 3D printers on the market, and is also compatible with firmware devices such as Marlin, FlashForge and Sprinter.
09. Mark ForgedFounder: Gregory Mark
Established: 2013
Headquarters: United States
Features: released the world's first first 3D carbon fiber printer
Reason for listing
Mark Forged is the world's first 3D printing company to develop composite reinforcements. Its carbon fiber 3D printer, Make One, uses two 3D printing technologies – melt filament manufacturing and composite fiber manufacturing.
10. XJETFounder: Hanan Gothait
Established: The company was founded in 2005, specializing in solar technology, and began researching additive manufacturing in 2013.
Headquarters: Israel
Features: Independent research and development of nanoparticle injection technology
Reason for listing
XJET is researching the world's first metal nanoparticle inkjet 3D printing technology.
At the beginning of this year, the company launched its self-developed nanoparticle jetting technology, which uses 3D printing of solid metal nanoparticles suspended in a sealed liquid cartridge. However, this technology is still in the testing stage.
In your opinion, which of the ten most innovative 3D printing companies has more potential?
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