Technast delivers engineering‑grade, repeatable 3D‑printed parts and molds that replace traditional metal tooling, cutting lead times and costs while maintaining performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Manufacturers and contractors often rely on custom metal tooling or molds that are expensive, have long lead times, and become unavailable when original suppliers cease production, causing delays and increased costs for replacement parts.
Solution
Technast replaces traditional metal tooling with engineering‑grade, repeatable 3D‑printed parts and carbon‑fiber molds. By using high‑precision 3D scanning to reverse‑engineer obsolete components, they create digital models that can be printed on demand. The carbon‑fiber printing process incorporates features such as integrated airflow channels, delivering performance comparable to metal while reducing material costs and production time. Batch production is scalable, allowing customers to order small or medium volumes without the upfront expense of tooling. The workflow enables rapid iteration and customization, supporting a wide range of industries from construction to plumbing.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers, construction firms, and plumbing or hardware companies that need cost‑effective, quickly produced replacement parts or custom tooling for low to medium production volumes.
Features
- High‑resolution 3D scanning for accurate reverse‑engineering of legacy parts
- Carbon‑fiber additive manufacturing that produces strong, lightweight molds with integrated functional features (e.g., airflow channels)
- Fully digital design-to-production pipeline that eliminates the need for physical metal tooling
- Fast turnaround for low‑ to mid‑volume production runs, enabling on‑demand part replacement
- Engineering‑grade material properties ensuring performance parity with traditional metal components
- Capability to produce custom inserts and organizers tailored to specific tool or equipment layouts