What 3DX Tech does

3DX Tech (DBA 3DXTECH) is a US-based specialty 3D printing filament and pellet manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan, with all production concentrated in a 68,000 ft² ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company produces 139 products across four performance tiers (general-purpose, engineering, high-performance, and ultra-performance), spanning commodity polymers such as PLA, PETG, and ABS through ultra-polymers including PEEK, PEKK, Ultem/PEI, PPS, PSU, PES, PPSU, and PVDF, with differentiated specialty lines for carbon-fiber reinforcement (CarbonX, Obsidian), glass-fiber reinforcement (FibreX), ESD-safe compounds built on proprietary multi-wall carbon nanotube (CNT) technology (3DXSTAT), flame-retardant (Firewire), wear-resistant (WearX), bone-modeling (SimuBone), and Stratasys-compatible (TRITON3D) materials. Its products are qualified across the dominant 3D printing platforms — Stratasys Fortus, Markforged, BigRep large-format, Bambu Lab, and standard desktop FDM systems — through dedicated compatible lines, companion accessories (FD1 filament dryer, FM1 filament maintainer, 22 IDEX v4 industrial printer), and a GitHub-hosted slicer print profile library.

The company operates a portfolio-brand architecture with sub-brands (CarbonX, ThermaX, 3DXSTAT, 3DXMAX, 3DXFLEX, Obsidian, FibreX, Firewire, MAX-G, ECOMAX, AmideX, ION, SIMUBONE, AQUATEK, TRITON3D, ezPC, FluorX, Economy PLA) under the 3DXTECH umbrella. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of filaments and pellets ranging from ~$13 economy spools to $1,175+ ultra-performance materials, plus hardware sales, with a go-to-market that combines direct e-commerce (3dxtech.com), Amazon marketplace, a global distributor network, and a strategic partnership with BigRep for industrial large-format customers. End-markets served include industrial manufacturing (aerospace, defense, automotive, oil & gas, electronics, robotics), electronics and semiconductor (ESD-safe enclosures and fixtures), medical (anatomical modeling and surgical planning), and education/research. The company is privately held and appears to be bootstrapped, with leadership consisting of co-founders Matthew Howlett (President and Chief Innovation Officer) and Gary Foote.

The business model is asset-intensive but vertically integrated: compounding, extrusion, and packaging all occur in-house, which provides supply-chain resilience against import tariffs and supports the ISO 9001:2015 quality posture. Differentiation is driven by proprietary CNT compounding for ESD safety, the breadth of specialty grades qualified on closed industrial printer platforms, and the 3DXLabs experimental materials program that uses customer co-development to feed the next product launches. Channel reach has expanded materially across Stratasys-compatible (TRITON3D), Markforged-compatible (Obsidian), BigRep industrial, and Bambu Lab prosumer ecosystems, evidencing an active strategy to monetize multiple installed bases rather than rely on a single OEM relationship.

Name

3DX Tech

Legal name

3DX Tech

Website

https://3dxtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3DX Tech (3DXTECH) is a US-based specialty 3D printing filament and pellet manufacturer producing 139 products across general-purpose to ultra-polymer (PEEK, PEKK, Ultem) grades, serving industrial, electronics, medical, and prosumer customers through direct e-commerce, Amazon, distributors, and printer-OEM partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Filaments and Specialty Materials

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), Printer & System Spare Parts (Motors, Belts, Rails, Build Plates) (IMAAAIAA)

Keywords

• 3D printing filaments
• High-performance polymers
• Carbon fiber composites
• ESD-safe materials
• Additive manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Byron Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Filament Sales: 3DXTech generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of 3D printing filaments, pellets, and accessories. Products range from general-purpose PLA to ultra-performance polymers like PEEK and Ultem, sold in various reel sizes (500g to 10kg) and diameter formats (1.75mm, 2.85mm, Stratasys-compatible). Pricing varies widely from economy tiers (~$13) to ultra-performance materials (up to ~$1,175).
2. Equipment and Accessories Sales: Sale of complementary 3D printing equipment including the FD1 Filament Dryer ($3,495), FM1 Filament Maintainer ($7,995), GBX Nozzle Assemblies, and build sheets. Also includes E3D DiamondBack hot ends and 22 IDEX v4 printers ($14,900–$22,900).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3DX Tech manufactures and sells 139+ specialty 3D printing filaments and pellets, organized into four performance tiers (general purpose, engineering grade, high performance, ultra-performance) and sold under 18+ branded product lines including CarbonX, ThermaX, 3DXSTAT, FIBREX, Obsidian, Firewire, MAX-G, ECOMAX, SIMUBONE, and TRITON3D. The company produces its materials in a 68,000 ft² ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and also distributes complementary 3D printers (BigRep, 22 IDEX v4) and accessories (FD1 filament dryer, FM1 filament maintainer, nozzles, build sheets).

Product overview

3DXTech is a leading supplier of ultra-polymer 3D printing filaments, operating as a portfolio product company with multiple filament brands across different performance tiers. The company manufactures over 139 products in their 68,000 ft² Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, organized into four performance grades: General Purpose (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, HIPS), Engineering Grade (PC, PC-ABS, Nylon, TPU, PCTG, PVDF, PPE+PS), High Performance (PPS, HTN, PSU, PES, PPSU), and Ultra Performance (PEEK, PEKK, PEI/Ultem). Specialty offerings include carbon fiber, glass fiber, ESD-safe, flame retardant, wear resistant, and EMI shielding filaments under brands like CarbonX, FibreX, 3DXSTAT, Firewire, and Obsidian. The product line extends to TRITON3D Stratasys-compatible filaments, Markforged-compatible alternatives, Bambu-compatible filaments, and R&D experimental materials under the 3DXLabs program. Accessories include FD1 Filament Dryer, FM1 Filament Maintainer, and filament pellets for pellet-fed printers. The company positions itself as the ultra-polymer solutions provider with ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CarbonX: Carbon fiber reinforced 3D printing filaments including PLA+CF, Nylon 6+CF, ASA+CF, PC+CF, PEEK+CF, PEI+CF, PETG+CF, and PP+CF
• Obsidian
• ThermaX
• 3DXMAX
• 3DXSTAT
• 3DXFLEX
• 3DXLabs
• FIBREX
• FIREWIRE
• MAX-G
• ECOMAX
• AmideX
• ION
• SIMUBONE
• AQUATEK
• TRITON3D
• ezPC
• FluorX
• Economy PLA

Products and services

• CarbonX Carbon Fiber Reinforced Filaments

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved a manufacturing customer more than $26,000 by using WearX material to restore critical equipment, reducing downtime by 11 days and avoiding costly custom replacement.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BigRepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3DXTech partnered with BigRep to bring large-format and high-temperature 3D printing solutions to customers. This collaboration expands the company's commitment to delivering complete additive manufacturing ecosystems, pairing BigRep's advanced hardware (Altra 280, IPSO 105 industrial printers) with 3DXTech's portfolio of high-performance materials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polymaker: Polymaker is a specialty 3D printing filament manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning engineering and high-performance polymers (PolyMax, PolyLite, PolyMide, PolyCast). It is the most direct global competitor to 3DXTech in the specialty and ultra-polymer filament category.
• eSUN (Shenzhen Esun Industrial): eSUN is one of the world's largest filament manufacturers, offering commodity and engineering-grade filaments plus pellets and resins. It competes with 3DXTech across nearly every tier from PLA through engineering polymers, with a significant cost advantage from Chinese manufacturing scale.
• MatterHackers: MatterHackers sells its own MatterHackers PRO Series filament line alongside third-party brands, spanning ABS, Nylon, PLA, and specialty materials. It competes with 3DXTech as a specialty filament brand serving both prosumer and industrial customers.
• FormFutura: FormFutura is a Netherlands-based specialty filament manufacturer offering engineering, flexible, and composite filaments. It is comparable to 3DXTech as a European counterpart focused on specialty materials rather than commodity PLA.
• ColorFabb: ColorFabb is a specialty filament brand known for composite materials such as XT-CF20, XT-CO-PET, and woodFill. It competes with 3DXTech's CarbonX and FIBREX lines in the fiber-reinforced and specialty composite filament niche.
• Fillamentum: Fillamentum is a Czech specialty filament manufacturer focused on engineering-grade and aesthetically differentiated materials. It is comparable to 3DXTech as a niche European specialty filament competitor serving industrial and prosumer segments.
• Markforged: Markforged manufactures industrial 3D printers and proprietary composite materials (Onyx, Carbon Fiber, Kevlar-reinforced filaments). 3DXTech's Obsidian line is explicitly positioned as a Markforged Onyx alternative, making them direct material competitors in the same customer workflow.
• CRP Technology: CRP Technology specializes in high-performance SLS powders (Windform) and has expanded into FDM materials. It is comparable to 3DXTech as a specialty materials provider focused on aerospace, motorsport, and defense end-uses requiring premium performance.

Broad incumbents

• BigRep: BigRep manufactures large-format industrial 3D printers and is a 3DXTech strategic partner. They are comparable as ecosystem participants in large-format industrial FDM, where hardware and filament are co-sold to industrial customers.
• BASF Forward AM: BASF's Forward AM division produces a broad portfolio of 3D printing materials including filaments, powders, and photopolymers backed by parent-company chemical scale. It competes broadly with 3DXTech in industrial-grade specialty materials and benefits from deep resin sourcing and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/3dxtech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9ur-CvVpSgBwcF3hJw1Krg
• Facebookfacebook.com/3DXTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3dxtech
• Instagraminstagram.com/3dxtech_social

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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