Desktop Metal provides high-speed metal and carbon fiber 3D printing systems, including the Production System™ and Shop System™, designed for efficient mass production of dense, customer-ready parts. The company addresses the need for accessible and scalable additive manufacturing solutions in engineering and manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and production on the factory floor.
Funding
$100M 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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Problem
Traditional manufacturing processes often struggle to produce complex metal parts quickly and cost-effectively, especially in low to medium volumes. Existing 3D printing solutions can be slow, expensive, and not suitable for mass production of dense, customer-ready parts. This limits the ability of manufacturers to rapidly prototype, iterate on designs, and produce customized parts on demand.
Solution
Desktop Metal provides high-speed metal 3D printing systems designed for efficient mass production of dense, customer-ready metal parts. Their Production System utilizes Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology to achieve high throughput and low part costs, enabling manufacturers to produce complex geometries with speed and precision. The Shop System offers a streamlined solution for batch production, while the X-Series expands material capabilities to include ceramics. Desktop Metal's solutions aim to bridge the gap between prototyping and mass production, enabling agile manufacturing and on-demand part creation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries seeking to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enable on-demand manufacturing of complex metal and ceramic parts.
Features
- Production System: High-speed metal 3D printing leveraging Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology for rapid production.
- Shop System: Designed for batch production of dense, customer-ready metal parts with simplified workflow.
- X-Series: Binder jet 3D printing featuring patented Triple ACT for excellent surface quality and specialty materials, including metals and ceramics.
- PureSinter Furnace: Vacuum furnace for combined debinding and sintering, optimizing post-processing.
- Wide range of materials: Support for various metals, ceramics, and composite materials.
- Software suite: Integrated software for design, simulation, and print management.