Nobula develops and sells glass 3D printing solutions utilizing its proprietary Direct Glass Laser Deposition (DGLD®) technology. The company offers energy-efficient 3D printers, specialized glass filaments, and a Printing as a Service (PaaS) option for producing complex glass structures. This technology serves growing demands across medical, optics, aerospace, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.
Funding
$50K 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 glass manufacturing methods struggle to produce complex 3D structures efficiently and affordably, limiting innovation and product development across various industries. The demand for intricate glass products is continuously growing in sectors like medical, optics, aerospace, and solid-state battery development.
Solution
Nobula addresses these challenges with its Direct Glass Laser Deposition (DGLD®) technology, enabling the 3D printing of complex glass structures. This additive manufacturing approach allows for the creation of high-quality glass components with intricate geometries, overcoming the constraints of conventional techniques. The Nobula® glass 3D printer facilitates rapid prototyping and production of customized glass parts, offering an energy-efficient alternative to traditional glass forming methods. By providing both a glass 3D printer and a printing-as-a-service (PaaS) model, Nobula enables businesses to innovate with glass in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The DGLD® technology ensures outstanding glass printing quality at temperatures up to 2000 °C.
Target Audience
Nobula's primary customers are businesses in the medical, optics, aerospace, solid-state battery, art, and jewelry industries seeking complex, customized glass components.
Features
- Direct Glass Laser Deposition (DGLD®) technology for precise 3D printing of glass
- Capability to print with silica glass and multi-component glass filaments
- Printing temperatures ranging from 400 to 2200 °C
- Achievable resolution between 100 and 250 μm
- Printing speed ranging from 5 to 200 mm/min
- Non-contact laser heating technology
- Ability to create parts with infill from 0-100%
- Compatible with Nobula® slicing software and commercial alternatives
- Capability to print free-standing structures
- No post-processing required