Mantle specializes in metal 3D printing technology that produces precision tooling components, significantly reducing lead times and costs for manufacturers. By automating toolmaking processes, Mantle addresses labor shortages and enhances production efficiency with high-quality mold and die inserts.
Funding
$58M 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.
12CCFS+2Founders
Product
Problem
Manufacturers face challenges in producing precision tooling components due to long lead times, high costs, labor shortages, and limitations in achieving complex geometries with traditional methods. Conventional toolmaking processes like CAM, EDM, and milling are time-consuming and require skilled machinists, hindering production efficiency.
Solution
Mantle provides a metal 3D printing solution designed specifically for producing high-precision tooling components, such as mold and die inserts. Their TrueShape technology enables the creation of tools with excellent surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and fine features, reducing or eliminating the need for CAM, EDM, and milling. This approach significantly reduces lead times and costs while unlocking the ability to create complex designs, including conformal cooling channels for optimized thermal management. Mantle's printers are designed to be user-friendly and suitable for any shop, addressing labor shortages by automating toolmaking operations.
Target Audience
Mantle's primary customers are manufacturers and toolmakers who require precision tooling components for production and prototyping.
Features
- TrueShape technology for printing parts with excellent surface finish (1-3µm Ra / Charmilles 26)
- High dimensional accuracy (+/- 0.001” per inch)
- Capability to produce fine details and crisp edges
- Design flexibility for complex geometries, including conformal cooling
- Compatible with stable, durable tool steels like H13 and 420 Stainless Steel
- Streamlined workflow that reduces or eliminates CAM, EDM, and milling steps