This startup manufactures three-dimensional printing post-process equipment, including electrolytic plating devices for metallizing plastic parts, ultrasonic cleaners for degreasing, and part smoothening machines. Their technology enables engineers and designers to enhance the quality and functionality of composite and plastic components, ensuring successful implementation of complex designs.
Funding
$330K 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
3D-printed plastic parts often have rough surface finishes, requiring labor-intensive manual post-processing to achieve desired aesthetics or functionality. Existing methods can be time-consuming, costly, and may not be eco-friendly.
Solution
Metalizz provides automated post-processing equipment that enhances the surface quality of 3D-printed plastic parts. Their solutions include the Smoothit machine, which uses a proprietary MiM (Multilayer Incremental Mastering) process to apply and polymerize micro-layers of a specialized varnish at room temperature. This incremental material addition technique smooths the surface, increases transparency, and can impart a range of colors and metallic effects when combined with other Metalizz processes. The automated system reduces manual labor, optimizes production times, and offers an eco-efficient alternative to traditional methods.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes manufacturers, designers, and engineers in industries such as luxury goods, jewelry, watchmaking, cosmetics, and automotive, who require high-quality surface finishes on 3D-printed plastic parts.
Features
- Automated lissage process using Metalizz's proprietary MiM (Multilayer Incremental Mastering) technology
- Cold process using UV-cured varnish, ensuring material integrity
- Ability to achieve translucent or colored finishes, including metallic effects
- Increased surface hardness and improved chemical resistance
- Integrated system for varnish recovery and pollution control
- Intuitive touch-screen interface for easy operation and process customization
- Compact, ready-to-use machine suitable for both prototyping and production environments