FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.
FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.
FlashPCB is a US-based company specializing in rapid PCB prototyping services. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced software, FlashPCB streamlines the traditional PCB manufacturing process, significantly reducing setup time and costs. The company empowers customers to design, innovate, and test their printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designs efficiently. FlashPCB's services include an AI-driven system that automatically identifies components on the board and generates a bill of materials for user approval. This approach allows customers to receive their assembled PCBs quickly, with a commitment to shipping within three days of order completion.
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.
GeniPhys develops and commercializes standardized tunable collagen polymers and collagen-fibril materials for research and medical applications. It manufactures research-grade collymers and polymerization reagents that enable customization of 3D collagen-fibril matrices for in-vitro tissue systems used in drug discovery, toxicity testing, and basic cell and tissue research, as well as engineered tissue and organ constructs and 3D bioprinting. The product line includes oligomer polymerization kits, polymerization buffers, supplements, and related reagents, which are sold online. Founded in 2014 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company focuses on designing collagen materials for site-appropriate tissue generation and potential delivery of pharmaceutical and cell-based therapies.
Monogram Orthopedics
Grant in 2021
Monogram Orthopaedics is a medical equipment manufacturing company. Monogram Orthopaedics develops a solution architecture for enabling the mass personalization of orthopaedic implants by linking 3D printing and robotics via automated digital image analysis algorithms. They offer a delivery solution for patient-specific load-bearing joint replacements. Monogram Orthopaedics is paving the way for the future of joint replacement surgery.
Alloy Enterprises
Grant in 2021
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.
BioSapien is a biotechnology company developing innovative, biodegradable implantable devices that deliver pharmaceuticals directly to cancer sites. Its flagship product, MediChip, uses 3D printing technology to create a mesh capable of sustained drug release, reducing systemic side effects and improving patient care.
Gencores specializes in advanced materials technology. It develops customizable, smart helmet inserts designed to reduce concussion risk through shock absorption.
Aracari Biosciences
Grant in 2021
Aracari Biosciences develops a vascularized micro-organ platform designed to accelerate drug discovery. This platform enables real-time imaging of vessel morphology, allowing for more authentic pre-clinical testing and enhancing decision-making in drug development.
TCPoly designs and manufactures thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials that facilitate efficient heat transfer in electronic devices. Its product range includes filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. TCPoly's flagship product is Ice9TM Flex filament, used in industries such as heat exchanger manufacturing, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company was founded in 2016 and operates from Atlanta, Georgia.
AMBOTS Inc. develops innovative swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape. Utilizing a fleet of autonomous mobile robots that collaborate similarly to a swarm of bees, AMBOTS enables the automated production and assembly of a wide range of products, from everyday items to complex structures like homes and infrastructure. The company's patent-pending approach allows for manufacturing based on digital models on demand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. By facilitating the coordination of specialized robots to execute tasks, AMBOTS is positioned to lead the way in fully autonomous and on-demand manufacturing solutions.
Synopic develops advanced imaging technology for minimally invasive medical procedures. Utilizing a single camera implementation, they capture measurable 3D information and high-resolution color images, enhancing visualization and decision-making during surgeries.
Frontier Bio
Grant in 2021
Frontier Bio Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Oakland, California, focused on developing and manufacturing advanced bioprinting technologies. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in creating lab-grown human tissues as an ethical alternative to animal studies. Its flagship product, the FLUX-1, is a 3D bioprinter that integrates conventional bioprinting methods with electro-hydrodynamic printing capabilities. This device enables the bioprinting of complex tissues such as skin, cartilage, and bone, and allows for applications in drug toxicity testing, tissue implants, drug screening, disease modeling, and prosthetics. By providing a means to produce human tissues with complete cell survivability, Frontier Bio aims to enhance the healthcare industry's ability to replace animal testing and address the organ transplant waitlist.
Prisms VR is a STEM education platform based in San Francisco, California, founded by Anurupa Ganguly. The company specializes in creating immersive educational experiences using virtual reality technology. Its software features modules designed to provide realistic 3D environments that facilitate problem-solving and enhance understanding of complex concepts. These modules support content remediation and reinforce lessons learned in class, making them valuable for both in-person and remote learning settings. The platform aims to assist teachers and parents in teaching and fostering spatial thinking skills in students, ultimately enriching the educational experience.
Additive Manufacturing Innovations
Grant in 2021
Additive Manufacturing Innovations develops multiscale structural analysis models for advanced industrial applications and leverages digital image processing techniques to enhance the capabilities of optical imaging, enabling small and medium manufacturing companies to get access to additive manufacturing technologies in a simplified way.
PrisAM is a company that develops specialized printing hardware for the manufacturing of lattice core structures. Its technology focuses on non-planar printing, allowing for the deposition of continuous trusses. This innovative approach enhances part strength while significantly reducing printing times and material usage. In addition to its hardware, PrisAM offers customized slicing software to further optimize the printing process, catering to the specific needs of its clients. The company's solutions aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of additive manufacturing in various applications.
Endeavos Innovations
Grant in 2021
Endeavos Innovations is a product development and engineering services firm established in 2014 in Clifton Park, New York. The company specializes in advanced mechanical and systems engineering, offering on-demand services that include finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Endeavos focuses on the fields of mechanical, aerospace, and mechatronics engineering, providing clients with valuable insights to evaluate their designs and enhance innovation. Through its research and engineering expertise, Endeavos supports the development of structural and machine designs, empowering clients to improve existing products and generate new ideas.
Founded in 2017, WEAV3D Inc. specializes in developing advanced composite forming machinery and processes. Its innovative technology combines weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process, significantly reducing waste, cycle time, and material handling costs compared to traditional methods.
Allegro 3D specializes in Digital Light Processing printing technology, focusing on bioprinting. It enables high-precision and high-throughput manufacturing of biomedical devices and human tissues for applications such as cell culture, drug screening, and regenerative medicine.
Radiosight develops ultra-wide imaging technology to aid in diagnosing skin cancer and guiding surgical decisions. Founded in 2020 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, the company integrates ultra-wide, high-resolution imaging with a handheld 3D visualization device to enhance surgical precision during excisions and support informed decision-making. Its platform captures subsurface structures and detailed tissue morphology, enabling clinicians to assess the depth and boundaries of suspicious lesions prior to biopsy and to plan treatments accordingly.
FluidForm Bio
Grant in 2021
FluidForm Bio is a biotechnology company focused on creating living human tissue to improve disease treatment. Utilizing its patented FRESH technology, the company employs 3D printing to construct tissue using cells, proteins, and no other materials. This innovative platform has been validated through partnerships with leading life science companies, enabling the production of high-quality tissue for various applications. FluidForm Bio's advanced techniques integrate breakthroughs in 3D printing, computational and synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and materials science to deliver human tissue that closely resembles natural tissue. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, FluidForm Bio aims to provide transformative therapies that offer better treatment options for patients in need.
Ortuvo, established in 2020 with its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in developing innovative research tools tailored for 3D printing technology within the realm of tissue engineering. The company also produces customized bio-inks to cater to the specific needs of healthcare and biotechnology sectors.
Panda Industries
Grant in 2021
Panda Industries Inc. was founded in 2020 with the goal of disrupting the construction industry with more sustainable and efficient technologies. Currently we are looking to develop two projects, a reinforced concrete 3D printer and a bamboo based OSB. Our 3D printer will make construction times much faster and much more inexpensive by automating much of the process. Bamboo Strand Board (BSB) is our patent pending alternative OSB product that is much stronger and more sustainable than current OSBs.
Hummingbird Nano
Grant in 2021
Hummingbird Nano is a commercial company specializing in the development of ultra-smooth, circular channel microfluidic chips crafted from a single solid form. The company's innovative technology enables the creation of new products that surpass current manufacturing capabilities, while also making existing high-priced products more accessible. By combining the speed of injection molding with the flexibility of 3D printing, Hummingbird Nano is transforming the production of microfluidic chips and micro-optics. Their precision engineering equipment facilitates the production and assembly of micro-scale components with nanometer-scale accuracy, allowing clients to achieve improved performance and design flexibility in their products. Hummingbird Nano's focus on affordable and high-quality manufacturing is poised to spur innovation and contribute positively to society.
PainScan develops a bio-medical device that measures and maps pain intensity onto a 3D image of the human body. It uses ultrathin pressure sensors in a clinician's glove, cameras to track palpation location, and multiple biosensors for comprehensive pain visualization in the peripheral nervous system.
Quadratic 3D
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2019, Quadratic 3D specializes in developing advanced 3D printing technologies tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company's innovative solutions enable clients to explore new applications, enhance product functionality, aesthetics, and accuracy, while promoting sustainability.
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.
Solvus Global
Grant in 2020
Solvus Global is a provider of advanced technology solutions specifically aimed at the materials and manufacturing industries. The company specializes in additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. Solvus Global offers innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and foster growth for its clients. Their technology includes an online portal for purchasing quality-controlled, custom-processed powders suited for cold spray and additive manufacturing. Additionally, they develop customized data management systems that integrate into manufacturing cells, allowing clients to achieve real-time, secure cloud synchronization and implement machine-learning-based feedback controls to maximize process performance. With a focus on bespoke solutions, Solvus Global is dedicated to meeting the distinct needs of its customers.
Transport Phenomena Technologies
Grant in 2020
Transport Phenomena Technologies specializes in mechanical engineering consulting services. They offer CNC and manual machining, annealing and diffusion bonding, thermocouple calibration, and 3D printing. Additionally, they develop custom electronics and instrumentation.
Terecircuits
Grant in 2020
Terecircuits develops materials and processes to enable microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. The company offers advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects, along with photo-polymer mass transfer used in MicroLEDs for automotive and AR/VR applications. It also develops new materials and design language for systems-in-package manufacturing to support Internet of Things and health technology. Serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, the company focuses on precision mass transfer, lightweight embedded sensors, and lower-power circuitry to enable faster, lower-cost device production. It is based in Mountain View, California.
Maui Imaging
Grant in 2020
Founded in 2006, Maui Imaging specializes in manufacturing advanced ultrasound imaging devices. Its proprietary technology enables clear visualization through bones, metals, plastics, gas, and soft tissue, enhancing diagnostic speed and accuracy for trauma, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology teams.
Terran Robotics
Grant in 2020
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in home construction. The company specializes in automated adobe wall building, utilizing a custom-designed cable-driven robot to create three-dimensional printed homes. This innovative approach enhances traditional earthen building techniques, offering features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. By leveraging advanced technology, Terran Robotics aims to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and promote environmentally friendly construction practices.
Alloy Enterprises
Grant in 2020
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.
Prisms VR is a STEM education platform based in San Francisco, California, founded by Anurupa Ganguly. The company specializes in creating immersive educational experiences using virtual reality technology. Its software features modules designed to provide realistic 3D environments that facilitate problem-solving and enhance understanding of complex concepts. These modules support content remediation and reinforce lessons learned in class, making them valuable for both in-person and remote learning settings. The platform aims to assist teachers and parents in teaching and fostering spatial thinking skills in students, ultimately enriching the educational experience.
EPIImaging is a 3D computer vision company that designs camera arrays and software to capture and analyze light-field data. Its systems are based on epipolar-plane image analysis, enabling passive ranging, precise depth measurement, and high-quality three-dimensional reconstruction without active sensors. By leveraging multi-camera configurations and advanced image analysis, EPIImaging provides robust 3D perception for applications requiring accurate depth and visual reconstruction.
Boston Materials
Seed Round in 2020
Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.
Boydston Chemicals Innovations
Grant in 2020
Boydston Chemicals Innovations, Inc. is a manufacturer of resins and specialty chemicals, established in 2017 and located in Federal Way, Washington. As a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation, the company specializes in the development of innovative solutions utilizing ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Boydston Chemicals Innovations produces a variety of chemical products, including polynorbornene, polydicyclopentadiene, and related homopolymers. The company is also engaged in extensive research to enhance the applications of its polymer compounds, offering solutions that incorporate metal initiators such as ruthenium, molybdenum, and tungsten salts.
nView Medical
Grant in 2020
Founded in 2012, nView Medical specializes in developing and manufacturing medical imaging equipment for invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, nView s1, offers real-time 3D visualization using artificial intelligence and model-based imaging, enhancing surgical accuracy and efficiency.
TCPoly designs and manufactures thermally conductive plastics and 3D printing materials that facilitate efficient heat transfer in electronic devices. Its product range includes filaments, heat sinks, cold plates, LED fixtures, and battery packs. TCPoly's flagship product is Ice9TM Flex filament, used in industries such as heat exchanger manufacturing, mold tooling, and electronics thermal management. The company was founded in 2016 and operates from Atlanta, Georgia.
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.
PrintFoam specializes in creating lighter and more cost-effective 3D printed parts using foamed materials. It serves clients in automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and construction sectors.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Synopic develops advanced imaging technology for minimally invasive medical procedures. Utilizing a single camera implementation, they capture measurable 3D information and high-resolution color images, enhancing visualization and decision-making during surgeries.
D3D Technologies
Grant in 2019
D3D Technologies develops stereoscopic 3D imaging to aid in the diagnosis of brain aneurysms. The company is based in Winter, Florida.
GeniPhys develops and commercializes standardized tunable collagen polymers and collagen-fibril materials for research and medical applications. It manufactures research-grade collymers and polymerization reagents that enable customization of 3D collagen-fibril matrices for in-vitro tissue systems used in drug discovery, toxicity testing, and basic cell and tissue research, as well as engineered tissue and organ constructs and 3D bioprinting. The product line includes oligomer polymerization kits, polymerization buffers, supplements, and related reagents, which are sold online. Founded in 2014 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company focuses on designing collagen materials for site-appropriate tissue generation and potential delivery of pharmaceutical and cell-based therapies.
AMBOTS Inc. develops innovative swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape. Utilizing a fleet of autonomous mobile robots that collaborate similarly to a swarm of bees, AMBOTS enables the automated production and assembly of a wide range of products, from everyday items to complex structures like homes and infrastructure. The company's patent-pending approach allows for manufacturing based on digital models on demand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. By facilitating the coordination of specialized robots to execute tasks, AMBOTS is positioned to lead the way in fully autonomous and on-demand manufacturing solutions.
3D Health Solutions
Grant in 2019
3D Health Solutions, based in Ames, Iowa, specializes in developing 3D canine organoid models derived from adult stem cells. These models mimic the structure and function of real organs, enabling more accurate and humane pre-clinical drug testing. The company's technology accelerates drug screening, improves prediction of drug bioavailability, and allows clients to assess therapeutic effects early in the development process, thereby reducing the need for live animal testing.
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Xidas designs and manufactures micro-scale sensing and actuation solutions for IoT, industrial, and life-technology applications. The company utilizes a patented miniaturization paradigm called Amalga, which blends novel manufacturing methods, design approaches, and diverse materials to create integrated micro-sensors, micro-actuators, 3D microstructures, and related substrates and assemblies. It employs non-silicon manufacturing processes to produce microelectronics substrates, 3D structures, and printed circuit boards, enabling compact, energy-efficient modules suitable for healthcare, biotech, medical devices, and a range of industrial IoT scenarios. By combining multidisciplinary expertise and a toolbox of precision fabrication, Xidas delivers industry-first smart modules and sensors designed to simplify process monitoring and control across various markets.
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities.
With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe.
Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.
Visikol Inc. is a New Jersey-based company specializing in advanced drug discovery through innovative bio-imaging and bioinformatics solutions. The company develops and provides cutting-edge tissue clearing technology and 3D imaging tools that enhance the visualization of plant and biological specimens. Its flagship product, Visikol, enables researchers to conduct optical sectioning of plant tissues, facilitating the identification of adulterants and the assessment of sample quality and authenticity. In addition, Visikol offers a range of tissue clearing kits and reagents, including Visikol HISTO, which seamlessly integrate 3D imaging into existing tissue processing workflows. The company's services include end-to-end drug discovery offerings, such as 2D and 3D cell culture model development, in vitro screening, and digital pathology, all aimed at transforming biological tissues into high-resolution images and quantitative data sets for informed decision-making in research and development.
Chromatic 3D Materials
Grant in 2019
Chromatic 3D Materials specializes in developing advanced materials for additive manufacturing. They focus on creating durable elastomer materials for 3D printing, enabling the production of flexible and resilient parts suitable for finished manufactured goods.
Solvus Global
Grant in 2019
Solvus Global is a provider of advanced technology solutions specifically aimed at the materials and manufacturing industries. The company specializes in additive manufacturing, machine learning, and sustainable materials processing. Solvus Global offers innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and foster growth for its clients. Their technology includes an online portal for purchasing quality-controlled, custom-processed powders suited for cold spray and additive manufacturing. Additionally, they develop customized data management systems that integrate into manufacturing cells, allowing clients to achieve real-time, secure cloud synchronization and implement machine-learning-based feedback controls to maximize process performance. With a focus on bespoke solutions, Solvus Global is dedicated to meeting the distinct needs of its customers.
Aligned Carbon
Grant in 2019
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs that are available on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are uniquely aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to be either entirely semiconducting or metallic. Aligned Carbon's technology facilitates a transition away from traditional silicon, allowing semiconductor foundries to achieve significant improvements in speed, energy efficiency, and performance in applications such as logic processing, signal processing, and advanced sensing technologies. The company's innovations enable clients to enhance computing applications through the integration of carbon nanotube logic with conventional silicon logic and memory, thereby addressing growing demands in the semiconductor sector.
3Derm Systems
Grant in 2019
3Derm Systems, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a pioneering company in 3D dermatology that provides a specialized handheld skin imager and cloud-based software designed for capturing, storing, and transmitting high-resolution 3D images of the skin. Established in 2011, the company enables non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality skin images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin lesions by dermatologists. This innovative approach reduces healthcare costs, shortens wait times, and enhances access to dermatological care, particularly for the two million Americans diagnosed with skin cancer annually. By allowing patients to capture images from the comfort of their homes and upload them for review, 3Derm helps prioritize in-office appointments for those with more concerning conditions. The company's technology aims to transform teledermatology, offering a cost-effective solution that maintains the continuity of care with local dermatologists while ensuring high diagnostic quality. As of August 2020, 3Derm operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc.
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.
MRX Analytics
Grant in 2019
MRX Analytics, founded in 2017 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializes in addressing challenges that involve 3D temperature measurements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. The company leverages its patent-pending technology to enhance MRI-assisted temperature measurement, aiming to streamline processes for its clients. With a team of internationally recognized researchers in the field of magnetic resonance, MRX Analytics is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that not only address specific customer needs but also create new business opportunities while saving time.
Momentum Optics
Grant in 2019
Momentum Optics specializes in the on-demand manufacturing of premium glass optics, addressing the growing demand for high-quality optical components. The company utilizes proprietary technology supported by NASA to produce custom lenses with precision, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. By employing machine learning and a unique laser-based mechanism, Momentum Optics is able to fabricate multiple lenses simultaneously, thereby accelerating the development process for researchers and product developers. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and improves the performance of optical devices but also shortens time to market, positioning Momentum Optics as a leader in the optical components industry.
Aracari Biosciences
Grant in 2019
Aracari Biosciences develops a vascularized micro-organ platform designed to accelerate drug discovery. This platform enables real-time imaging of vessel morphology, allowing for more authentic pre-clinical testing and enhancing decision-making in drug development.
Founded in 2017, WEAV3D Inc. specializes in developing advanced composite forming machinery and processes. Its innovative technology combines weaving and composite consolidation into an automated, continuous process, significantly reducing waste, cycle time, and material handling costs compared to traditional methods.
Teton Simulation
Grant in 2018
Teton Simulation is a software company specializing in automatic validation and optimization of 3D print parameters. Its technology replaces traditional print-break-repeat prototyping cycles, accelerating product development and reducing production time and costs. Users can create applications leveraging structural behavior and progressive failure analysis.
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
nView Medical
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2012, nView Medical specializes in developing and manufacturing medical imaging equipment for invasive surgical procedures. Its flagship product, nView s1, offers real-time 3D visualization using artificial intelligence and model-based imaging, enhancing surgical accuracy and efficiency.
Pensievision
Grant in 2018
Pensievision develops innovative three-dimensional medical imaging technologies for point-of-care screening and diagnostics. Its proprietary software and AI algorithms enable high-resolution 3D images, facilitating early-stage detection and analysis of cervical cancers without the need for lab results or additional clinic visits.
Allegro 3D specializes in Digital Light Processing printing technology, focusing on bioprinting. It enables high-precision and high-throughput manufacturing of biomedical devices and human tissues for applications such as cell culture, drug screening, and regenerative medicine.
Transport Phenomena Technologies
Grant in 2018
Transport Phenomena Technologies specializes in mechanical engineering consulting services. They offer CNC and manual machining, annealing and diffusion bonding, thermocouple calibration, and 3D printing. Additionally, they develop custom electronics and instrumentation.
Plasmonic Diagnostics
Grant in 2018
Plasmonic Diagnostics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative diagnostic systems for infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, and cancer. The company utilizes advanced single molecule detection technology to create non-invasive and ultra-sensitive devices that target specific biomarkers. By leveraging 3D-printed components and smartphone camera technology as detectors, Plasmonic Diagnostics enhances the diagnostic process with features such as rapid time-to-detection, intrinsic signal amplification, high signal-to-noise ratios, and directional emission. This approach allows for the provision of affordable diagnostic tests, making healthcare more accessible for patients.
Mantis Composites
Grant in 2018
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.
Boston Materials
Grant in 2018
Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.
Founded in 2017, Lunewave specializes in manufacturing Luneburg Lens-based Antenna and Automotive Radar Sensor Systems. Serving sectors such as telecommunications, aerospace/defense, automotive, and specialized research, the company's products are renowned for their robust design, high resolution, and long detection range.
3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.
Elementum 3D
Grant in 2018
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.
PolySpectra is a materials company that develops functional materials and light-activated catalysts for advanced additive manufacturing. The company provides stereolithography resins and other light-curable materials designed to print durable plastic parts and enable production-scale 3D printing with tailored properties from a single chemical system. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, PolySpectra aims to transform 3D printing from prototyping to production by offering modular materials platforms that support a broad range of mechanical, thermal, and functional properties for engineers and designers.
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities.
With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe.
Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.
Boydston Chemicals Innovations
Grant in 2017
Boydston Chemicals Innovations, Inc. is a manufacturer of resins and specialty chemicals, established in 2017 and located in Federal Way, Washington. As a subsidiary of 3D Systems Corporation, the company specializes in the development of innovative solutions utilizing ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Boydston Chemicals Innovations produces a variety of chemical products, including polynorbornene, polydicyclopentadiene, and related homopolymers. The company is also engaged in extensive research to enhance the applications of its polymer compounds, offering solutions that incorporate metal initiators such as ruthenium, molybdenum, and tungsten salts.
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.
Orange Maker
Grant in 2017
Orange Maker is a Thousand Oaks, California-based developer of 3D printing technology and software that enables end-to-end, flexible manufacturing. It designs and commercializes high-resolution systems such as Helios One, based on heliolithography, and provides compatible materials along with user-friendly software to professional designers and engineers worldwide. The company's solutions support applications across aerospace, architecture, automotive, biotech, medical, defense, and manufacturing, linking digital design with physical production. Founded in the mid-2010s by Doug Farber and Kurtis Dudley, Orange Maker emphasizes advanced output capabilities and aims to empower users to imagine, design, and create complex 3D objects without compromising their vision.
Meisner Consulting
Grant in 2017
Meisner Consulting provides formulation and design for businesses and industry, including powder coatings, inks, adhesives, novel 3D printer technology, and more. They offer ultra-rapid 3D printing technology designed to break down important barriers to the future of additive manufacturing.
systeMECH, founded in 2011 by David Grierson and Kevin Turner, specializes in the development of innovative and scalable bonding and layer transfer manufacturing processes. The company focuses on transforming the production of flexible micro- and nano-scale devices through its specialized layer-transfer technology. systeMECH offers expertise in micro- and nanofabrication, with particular emphasis on bonding and layer transfer techniques suitable for advanced applications in flexible electronics, photonics, MEMS, and semiconductor devices. By enabling researchers to transfer high-performance materials and devices onto flexible and soft substrates, the company plays a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing capabilities for a variety of industries.
ZeroUI Inc. is an information technology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, that specializes in hands-free and gesture-based 3D modeling technology. Founded in 2012, the company develops innovative solutions for various applications, including virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and wearables. One of its notable products is HandiMate, a gesture-controlled robotic toy construction kit designed for children, promoting STEM learning and creative storytelling. Additionally, ZeroUI offers an immersive e-learning platform that leverages its IoT robotics system to provide experiential learning opportunities, allowing users to engage with community projects and access a collective knowledge base to realize their ideas.
Chromatic 3D Materials
Grant in 2017
Chromatic 3D Materials specializes in developing advanced materials for additive manufacturing. They focus on creating durable elastomer materials for 3D printing, enabling the production of flexible and resilient parts suitable for finished manufactured goods.
Xidas designs and manufactures micro-scale sensing and actuation solutions for IoT, industrial, and life-technology applications. The company utilizes a patented miniaturization paradigm called Amalga, which blends novel manufacturing methods, design approaches, and diverse materials to create integrated micro-sensors, micro-actuators, 3D microstructures, and related substrates and assemblies. It employs non-silicon manufacturing processes to produce microelectronics substrates, 3D structures, and printed circuit boards, enabling compact, energy-efficient modules suitable for healthcare, biotech, medical devices, and a range of industrial IoT scenarios. By combining multidisciplinary expertise and a toolbox of precision fabrication, Xidas delivers industry-first smart modules and sensors designed to simplify process monitoring and control across various markets.
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers. The company has created a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that integrates machine vision and multi-material jetting technologies. By leveraging expertise from MIT-trained scientists and engineers, Inkbit aims to address the challenges of mass-market additive manufacturing. Its innovative approach enables rapid, on-demand production of polymer 3D printed parts, effectively bridging the gap between prototyping and full-scale manufacturing. This capability caters to the needs of industries requiring high precision and speed for complex, multi-material end-use products.
Nanochon is developing an implantable, 3D-printed cartilage implant designed to replace damaged cartilage and promote new tissue growth in joints, with a focus on knee damage. The device combines 3D printing and a novel nanomaterial to enable on-demand, cost-effective solutions intended to restore joint function and improve outcomes for young and active patients.
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.
Teton Simulation
Grant in 2017
Teton Simulation is a software company specializing in automatic validation and optimization of 3D print parameters. Its technology replaces traditional print-break-repeat prototyping cycles, accelerating product development and reducing production time and costs. Users can create applications leveraging structural behavior and progressive failure analysis.
Multi3D specializes in the development and manufacturing of highly conductive 3D printing filament for electronics applications. Their products enable the creation of functional electronic components such as capacitors, inductors, antennas, and batteries through 3D printing.
Pinpoint Pharma
Grant in 2017
Pinpoint Pharma, a healthcare company, is changing veterinary medicine by printing custom medicine for pets on demand.
Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specializing in a 3D atomic resolution microscope. This innovative device employs atom microscope by projection (AMP) technology, which allows for the precise imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design of atoms in three-dimensional space. Atomnaut's offerings include a variety of materials critical for various industries, such as silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys for fusion and aerospace applications, as well as nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company enables scientists to identify and determine the atomic structure of materials, contributing to advancements in materials engineering and design.
Founded in 2017, Lunewave specializes in manufacturing Luneburg Lens-based Antenna and Automotive Radar Sensor Systems. Serving sectors such as telecommunications, aerospace/defense, automotive, and specialized research, the company's products are renowned for their robust design, high resolution, and long detection range.
Grid Logic is a team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing professionals that are passionate about building revolutionary technology for the manufacturing industry. Grid Logic's work in additive manufacturing has grown from R&D in nanostructured materials that are leading to lower-cost superconductors and high-performance magnets. The industry specialized in industrial 3D printing using metals, additive manufacturing, metallic component repair, encapsulated powders, and more.
StarSight develops 3D cameras that bridge the gap between computing and the physical world. The company is pioneering an "open architecture" approach to time-of-flight depth imaging, which combines off-the-shelf image sensors with proprietary hardware that dramatically increases bandwidth. The result is a small form-factor, low-cost camera with exceptional spatial resolution.
StarSight's cameras are essential infrastructure for autonomous systems in the manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and personal spheres.
EPIImaging is a 3D computer vision company that designs camera arrays and software to capture and analyze light-field data. Its systems are based on epipolar-plane image analysis, enabling passive ranging, precise depth measurement, and high-quality three-dimensional reconstruction without active sensors. By leveraging multi-camera configurations and advanced image analysis, EPIImaging provides robust 3D perception for applications requiring accurate depth and visual reconstruction.
3DEO is a Gardena, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in high-volume 3D metal printing of small parts, using patented design for additive manufacturing and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to move from prototyping to production. It also offers geospatial and data analytics software that integrates 3D visualization, earth observation, and IoT sensor data to help manufacturers, smart cities, and construction projects analyze information from static and dynamic devices and make informed decisions.
Elementum 3D
Grant in 2016
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.
Mantis Composites
Grant in 2016
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.