Additive Scale provides manufacturing‑as‑a‑service for 3D‑printed eyewear frames, enabling brands to produce from single units up to millions with consistent surface and mechanical quality. Their proprietary production system combines scalable additive manufacturing with a carbon‑footprint‑reduction mindset for sustainable supply. Clients co‑create bespoke designs and receive on‑demand, repeatable delivery in high‑quality finishes.
Funding
$1.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional eyewear manufacturing often lacks customization options and struggles to meet the demand for sustainable production methods. Existing manufacturing processes may not efficiently cater to personalized designs or environmentally conscious practices.
Solution
Additive Scale provides an eyewear frame manufacturing service leveraging proprietary 3D printing technology to produce high-quality, customized eyewear at scale. Their digital factory utilizes Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) with powdered nylon or polyamide, combined with custom machines and software, to ensure repeatable and sustainable production. Additive Scale's end-to-end process enables eyewear brands and retailers to offer bespoke eyewear designs with defined surface and mechanical properties, from single units to large-scale production runs. The company focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of eyewear manufacturing, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional methods.
Target Audience
Additive Scale targets eyewear brands, retail chains, and consumer brands seeking to offer modern, sustainable, and personalized eyewear options to their customers.
Features
- Eyewear frame manufacturing as a service using 3D printing
- Proprietary technology based on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for precise and repeatable results
- Capability to manufacture from one to millions of eyewear frames
- Sustainable production process with a focus on reducing carbon footprint
- Co-creation of bespoke eyewear designs
- Defined surface and mechanical properties for eyewear frames
- End-to-end digital production technology for stable quality and fast turnaround