Zaxe
Zaxe is a Turkish 3D printer manufacturer founded in 2015 that designs industrial-grade FFF 3D printers (Z3S, X4, Z4) with proprietary CoreXY mechanics, AI-integrated firmware, and an integrated slicer (xDesktop) and cloud monitoring (xCloud) ecosystem, serving industrial manufacturers, automotive, defense, and enterprise customers across 20+ countries via direct sales and a 25+ partner reseller network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersKagithane
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zaxe does
Zaxe is a Turkish industrial 3D printing technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kagithane, Istanbul. The company designs and manufactures Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers under its own proprietary architecture, including the flagship Z3S industrial model (€3,948, 400 x 300 x 350 mm build volume) and the compact X4 model (€940, 250 x 250 x 260 mm build volume), alongside a Z4 model in the lineup. Core technology is built around a proprietary CoreXY mechanical system, custom 32-bit zBoard and xBoard motherboards, Klipper-integrated firmware with AI optimization, an E3D Revo High Flow Printhead partnership, automatic calibration, and a passive heated chamber with HEPA filtration.
Zaxe's ecosystem extends beyond hardware into proprietary software — xDesktop slicer and xCloud remote monitoring (with a published iOS mobile app) — and a consumables line comprising Zaxe-branded filaments (ABS, PLA, PETG, FLEX) plus distributed BASF industrial materials (PET CF15, 316L, PP, Polyamid). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (€940–€3,948 per printer, with 2-year warranty), consumables revenue, and a software/cloud layer that creates recurring revenue potential. The company employs 51-100 people and distributes through a hybrid model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via store.zaxe.com, an enterprise "Talk to Sales" motion, and an authorized reseller network of 25+ partners across 20+ countries spanning Europe and North America, with named enterprise customers including Alstom, Baykar, BMC, Farplas, Hyundai, Nexans, P&G, and Schneider Electric. Zaxe has raised approximately $4M across six funding rounds between 2015 and 2024, with the September 2023 round led by PCP Teknoloji Fırsatları Fonu and Turkey Development Fund intended to accelerate international operations.
Zaxe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zaxe
- Legal name
- Z Eksen Baskı Sistemleri ve Bilgi Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Website
- https://zaxe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Zaxe is a Turkish 3D printer manufacturer founded in 2015 that designs industrial-grade FFF 3D printers (Z3S, X4, Z4) with proprietary CoreXY mechanics, AI-integrated firmware, and an integrated slicer (xDesktop) and cloud monitoring (xCloud) ecosystem, serving industrial manufacturers, automotive, defense, and enterprise customers across 20+ countries via direct sales and a 25+ partner reseller network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zaxe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial 3D Printers
- NAICS
- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polymer 3D Printers (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP/LCD, SLS, Material Jetting) (IMAAAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)
Keywords
Where Zaxe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kagithane
Offices2 records
Markets served
Zaxe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- 3D Printer Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary 3D printers (Z3S, X4, Z4 models) as capital equipment. Printers are sold as one-time purchases with pricing based on build volume and feature set. Includes 2-year warranty.
- Filament and Materials Sales: Sale of proprietary Zaxe filaments (ABS, PLA, PETG, FLEX) and third-party materials (BASF PET CF15, 316L, PP, Polyamid). Recurring consumables revenue from material purchases.
- Software Subscriptions: xDesktop slicer software and xCloud remote monitoring services. Software is available for download with cloud connectivity features for device management.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts including nozzles, blocks, HEPA filters, print tables, and other consumable/replaceable components for 3D printers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Z3S Industrial 3D Printer - Flagship model with large build volume |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | X4 Compact 3D Printer - Budget-friendly alternative |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zaxe PLA Filament |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zaxe ABS Filament |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zaxe PETG Filament |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zaxe Filaments - Starting Price |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Zaxe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zaxe designs, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printers — the Z4, Z3S, and X4 models — built around a proprietary CoreXY mechanical system and proprietary zBoard/xBoard 32-bit motherboards. The hardware is bundled with the proprietary xDesktop slicer software and xCloud remote-monitoring platform, plus a consumables line of Zaxe-branded filaments (ABS, PLA, PETG, FLEX) and third-party BASF engineering materials. The offering targets industrial additive manufacturing, prototyping, and on-demand spare-parts production across manufacturing, architecture, defense, automotive, aerospace, and other verticals.
Product overview
Zaxe is a Turkish 3D printer manufacturer offering a comprehensive additive manufacturing ecosystem consisting of three 3D printer models (Z4, Z3S, and X4) and complementary software solutions (xDesktop slicer and xCloud remote monitoring). The Z3S serves as the flagship industrial model with a 400 x 300 x 350 mm build volume, while the X4 offers a more compact alternative. The proprietary zBoard/xBoard motherboards power the printers, which support a range of proprietary Zaxe filaments (ABS, PLA, PETG, FLEX) as well as third-party BASF materials. The ecosystem enables end-use product manufacturing, spare parts production, and prototyping across industries including architecture, manufacturing, defense, automotive, aerospace, and medicine.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- xDesktop: 3D printing slicer software with advanced features, remote device management, and intuitive design interface.
- xCloud
Products and services
- Zaxe Z3S Industrial-grade FFF 3D printer with 400 x 300 x 350 mm build volume, featuring the proprietary zBoard 32-bit motherboard (with Raspberry Pi 4B+), E3D Revo High Flow Printhead, CoreXY mechanical system, fully automatic calibration, passive heated chamber, Klipper-integrated firmware, HEPA + carbon filtration, NFC filament sensor, flexible PEI build plate, and xCloud remote monitoring via built-in camera. Aimed at professional and industrial buyers (manufacturing, architecture, defense, automotive, aerospace); priced at €3,948 excl. VAT with a 2-year warranty.
- Zaxe Z4 3D printer model in Zaxe's new-generation lineup, positioned alongside the Z3S and X4, built on the proprietary CoreXY mechanical system and Klipper-integrated firmware for fast, precision 3D printing. Intended for professional and industrial buyers across the same verticals as the Z3S.
- Zaxe X4 Compact, budget-friendly 3D printer with 250 x 250 x 260 mm build volume, equipped with the proprietary xBoard 32-bit motherboard (5 drivers), CoreXY mechanical system, fully automatic calibration, carbon filtration, flexible PEI build plate, and an AI camera for monitoring. Aimed at SMB, prosumers, education, and smaller professional workspaces; priced at €940 excl. VAT.
- xDesktop Proprietary slicer software and remote device management platform for Zaxe 3D printers, with an intuitive interface enabling non-technical staff to slice and manage prints; supports multiple device management via Wi-Fi or cable and advanced slicer options.
- xCloud Cloud-based remote monitoring and control application for Zaxe 3D printers, allowing users to send prints, monitor progress via the built-in camera, examine materials and settings, and receive automatic update notifications through the mobile app.
- Zaxe Filaments Proprietary line of 3D printing filaments including Zaxe ABS (€23 excl. VAT), Zaxe PLA (€24 excl. VAT), Zaxe PETG (€25 excl. VAT), and Zaxe FLEX in 1.75 mm diameter, on redesigned spools with improved winding for professional presentation. Consumable companion to Zaxe printers.
- BASF Filaments (Third Party) Third-party engineering filaments distributed by Zaxe in partnership with BASF, including BASF PET CF15, BASF 316L, BASF PP, and BASF Polyamid — designed for compatible industrial applications on Zaxe 3D printers.
Quantifiable outcome
- High-speed printing up to 600 mm/s with maintained print quality
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Zaxe
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Zaxe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature14 records
Zaxe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- 123-3DcoreAuthorized distributor for Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Koningsbeltweg 52, 1329 AK Almere, Netherlands. Major Benelux region partner.
- OKM 3DcoreAuthorized reseller for Germany. Timesstraße 1, 95511 Mistelbach/Germany. Major German market partner.
- 3D-PrintmastercoreAuthorized reseller for Germany. 3D-Technologie Hörth GmbH, Schwarzwaldstraße 51, 77815 Bühl/Germany.
- 3DmensionalsupportingAuthorized reseller for Germany. Ottostraße 12, 50859 Köln/Germany.
- 3D Printing CanadacoreAuthorized distributor for Canada. 36 Ditton Dr., Unit #3, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 0A9, Canada.
- 3D EkspertencoreAuthorized distributor for Denmark. Amalienborgvej 57, 9400 Nørresundby, Denmark.
- 3B3D Printing SolutionscoreAuthorized distributor for United Kingdom. Catheralls Industrial Estate, Brookhill Way, Buckley CH7 3PS, UK.
- Stratum 3DcoreAuthorized distributor for Norway. Gråtrostvegen 2g 2032 Maura/Norway.
- FilamentechcoreAuthorized distributor for Israel. Ha-Pninim St.10, Ashkelon/Israel.
- Arena BilgisayarcoreMajor authorized reseller in Turkey. Merkez Mahallesi, Göktürk Caddesi No:4, 34077 Göktürk/Eyüp/İstanbul.
- 3D AdvancesupportingAuthorized reseller for France. 140 Rue Édouard Michelin, 54710 Fléville-devant-Nancy/France.
- Penta Print 3DsupportingAuthorized reseller for France. 7 rue du Docteur Bianchi, 44150 Vair-sur-Loire, France.
- Ciano ShapessupportingAuthorized distributor for Italy. Via Giovanni da Verrazzano, 2, 24125 Bergamo BG, Italy.
- TOP 3DsupportingAuthorized reseller for Italy. Via Enrico Fermi, 10, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy.
- 3D ManufakturasupportingAuthorized distributor for Czechia and Slovakia. Kafkova 72, 509 01 Nová Paka/Czechia.
- Get3DsupportingAuthorized distributor for Greece. Αθήνα Σουλίου 79, Άγιος Δημήτριος 17342, Greece.
- X3DsupportingAuthorized reseller for Poland. Uczniowska 33, 80-530 Gdansk, Poland.
- 3dee.husupportingAuthorized distributor for Hungary. Thallóczy Lajos utca 27.1115 Budapest, Hungary.
- 3dee.atsupportingAuthorized distributor for Austria. Margaretenstraße 101 1050 Wien, Austria.
- Atis-3DsupportingAuthorized distributor for Bulgaria. Sofia zh.k Krastova Vada, Asen Yordanov 26A, Bulgaria.
- HTW Lasercut & 3D PrintingsupportingAuthorized distributor for Romania. incinta Logistic Park, Șoseaua Industrială 6, Constanța 900131, Romania.
- 3D-TisksupportingAuthorized distributor for Slovenia. Beograjska ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- TecnotradesupportingAuthorized reseller for Czechia. Blanenská 1965 664 34 Kuřim, Czechia.
- 2B3DsupportingAuthorized reseller for Poland. Lubliniecka 66, 42-284 Herby, Poland.
- Global TendersupportingAuthorized reseller for Hungary. 1135 Budapest, Országbíró utca 65, Hungary.
- Cubeek 3DsupportingAuthorized reseller for France. 20 Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 78990 Élancourt, France.
- ICONICsupportingAuthorized reseller for France. 8 rue Louise de Marillac, 7816000 Angoulême, France.
- E3DcoreTechnology partnership for E3D Revo High Flow Printhead integration. E3D is a leading manufacturer of hotends and extruders for 3D printers, providing Zaxe with advanced print head technology.
- BASFsupportingPartnership for distribution of BASF 3D printing filaments including PET CF15, 316L, PP, and Polyamid materials through Zaxe channel.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zaxe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Raise3D: Industrial-grade FDM printer maker with a global reseller footprint; competes with Zaxe's Z3S in the professional/enterprise tier and serves similar verticals like manufacturing and prototyping.
- Anycubic: FDM and resin 3D printer vendor selling to prosumer and SMB buyers through international e-commerce and resellers; comparable to Zaxe in distribution model and pricing tiers.
- Bambu Lab: Premium FDM 3D printer maker competing on speed, automatic calibration, and ecosystem integration (cloud, slicer, AMS); directly competes with Zaxe's Z3S and X4 on high-throughput, plug-and-play positioning.
- Creality: Large-scale Chinese FDM/FFF printer manufacturer with broad product line and aggressive pricing; competes with Zaxe across the prosumer and SMB segment served via resellers.
- Ultimaker: Dutch professional FDM 3D printer maker focused on industrial and enterprise customers — direct peer in target verticals (manufacturing, engineering) where Zaxe also sells.
- Prusa Research: Czech-based FDM/FFF 3D printer manufacturer with a similar prosumer-to-industrial product line, proprietary firmware/slicer stack, and global reseller presence — the closest direct comparable to Zaxe in target customer and technology.
- Snapmaker: Multi-function 3D printer manufacturer offering FDM along with laser/CNC modules; comparable positioning as a vertically-integrated hardware maker selling internationally to makers and SMBs.
Broad incumbents
- Formlabs: Established SLA/resin industrial 3D printing company with strong enterprise channel and software ecosystem; broader incumbent competing for the same industrial customer wallets in prototyping and small-batch production.
- Markforged: Industrial 3D printer incumbent focused on metal and composite printing; competes with Zaxe in the enterprise manufacturing and defense verticals where Zaxe lists customers like Alstom and Schneider Electric.
Emerging players
- Voron Design: Community-driven CoreXY FDM printer maker gaining traction with enthusiast/prosumer users; shares Zaxe's CoreXY architecture and high-speed positioning, but operates primarily through kits and open-source channels rather than enterprise sales.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Zaxe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Zaxe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors9 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Zaxe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Zaxe
What does Zaxe do?
Zaxe designs, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printers — the Z4, Z3S, and X4 models — built around a proprietary CoreXY mechanical system and proprietary zBoard/xBoard 32-bit motherboards. The hardware is bundled with the proprietary xDesktop slicer software and xCloud remote-monitoring platform, plus a consumables line of Zaxe-branded filaments (ABS, PLA, PETG, FLEX) and third-party BASF engineering materials. The offering targets industrial additive manufacturing, prototyping, and on-demand spare-parts production across manufacturing, architecture, defense, automotive, aerospace, and other verticals.
Is Zaxe a public or private company?
Zaxe is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Zaxe founded?
Zaxe was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Zaxe based?
Zaxe is headquartered in Kagithane.
How does Zaxe make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. 3D Printer Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are filament and Materials Sales, software Subscriptions and spare Parts and Accessories.
Who are Zaxe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Raise3D, Anycubic, Bambu Lab, Creality, Ultimaker, Prusa Research and Snapmaker. Broad incumbents are Formlabs and Markforged. Voron Design is listed as an emerging player.
Does Zaxe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zaxe.
What industry is Zaxe in?
Zaxe's product category is Industrial 3D Printers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAA, Polymer 3D Printers (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP/LCD, SLS, Material Jetting), with a secondary code of IMAAAAAK, Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems). Its NAICS code is 334118.