What 3D Prima does

3D Prima (legally Prima Printer Nordic AB) is a Swedish e-commerce retailer and distributor specializing in 3D printing equipment and consumables, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. The company operates a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business online storefront serving hobbyists, professional users, industrial customers, and educational institutions across Europe and selectively internationally. Its catalog of roughly 580+ items spans filament printers (FDM/FFF), resin printers (SLA/DLP/LCD), SLS powder printers, pellet printers, multi-material systems, and adjacent DIY manufacturing equipment (CNC machines, laser engravers/cutters, heat presses, vacuum formers, UV printers, 3D scanners), alongside a broad range of filaments, resins, SLS powders, and spare parts. Product supply is sourced from 40+ third-party manufacturers including Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Anycubic, ELEGOO, Raise3D, Sinterit, xTool, UltiMaker, and others, complemented by the company's own private-label PrimaCreator/PrimaValue filament brand.

The business model is product-led e-commerce: 3D Prima does not manufacture core hardware but curates and resells third-party brands, generating revenue through unit pricing of hardware, consumables, spare parts, and accessories, with a small professional services overlay for installation and education. Pricing is positioned across the full spectrum from entry-level printers around EUR 169 to industrial SLS and pellet systems above EUR 40,000. Free EU shipping is offered on orders over EUR 100, with 2-6 day delivery from a centralized Swedish warehouse. The storefront is localized in seven languages (German, English, Finnish, Dutch, Polish, Danish, Swedish), and a secondary office in Norderstedt, Germany supports broader European distribution. Competitive positioning relies on catalog breadth, multi-brand assortment, fast European logistics, in-house customer support, and recurring revenue from consumables tied to the installed base of printers sold. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or external capital structure.

Name

3D Prima

Legal name

Prima Printer Nordic AB

Website

https://3dprima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3D Prima is a Swedish e-commerce retailer and distributor, founded in 2014, selling 3D printers, filaments, resins, CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D scanners from 40+ manufacturers to hobbyists, professionals, industrial customers, and educational institutions across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Hardware Sales: Revenue from selling 3D printers including FDM filament printers, resin printers (SLA/DLP/LCD), SLS printers, pellet printers, and multi-material printing systems. Products range from entry-level to industrial-grade printers with prices spanning from approximately €169 to €40,000+.
2. Filament and Resin Sales: Sale of printing materials including proprietary PrimaCreator/PrimaValue filaments and third-party filaments (PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, nylon, carbon fiber, metal composite) as well as resins (standard, water washable, tough, flexible, dental, castable) and SLS powders.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of consumables, upgrades, tools, and spare parts for 3D printers. Includes nozzle upgrades, extruders, print surfaces, FEP films, curing/washing stations, filament storage solutions, and general accessories.
4. DIY Machines and Tools: Sale of complementary manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, laser engravers/cutters, heat presses, UV printers, vacuum formers, plotters, cutting machines, and 3D scanners.
5. Professional Services: Offering education and installation services for business customers, particularly in educational and commercial contexts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

3D Prima is an online retailer and distributor selling 3D printers (FDM filament, SLA/DLP/LCD resin, SLS powder, and pellet), 3D printing filaments and resins (including its own PrimaCreator brand), 3D scanners, and complementary DIY manufacturing tools (CNC machines, laser engravers/cutters, vacuum formers, heat presses, UV printers). It also supplies spare parts, consumables, curing/washing stations, and related software, shipping across Europe from a central Swedish warehouse with 2-6 day delivery and free shipping on orders above EUR 100 within the EU.

Product overview

3D Prima is a pan-European e-commerce retailer and distributor specializing in 3D printing equipment and materials. The company operates as a multi-brand reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around core product categories: 3D Printers (including FDM/FFF filament printers, SLA/DLP/LCD resin printers, pellet printers, and SLS printers from brands such as Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Raise3D, Anycubic, and ELEGOO), complemented by proprietary brand PrimaCreator filaments; 3D Scanners from Revopoint, 3DMakerPro, and others; DIY Machines encompassing CNC, laser engravers/cutters, heat presses, vacuum formers, and UV printers; and essential accessories including curing/washing stations, spare parts, and software. The product ecosystem is designed to serve hobbyists, professionals, and industrial customers across the additive manufacturing spectrum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Printers FDM/FFF filament printers, SLA/DLP/LCD resin printers, pellet printers, and SLS powder printers from brands including Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Raise3D, Anycubic, and UltiMaker, ranging from entry-level to industrial-grade models (€169 to €40,000+).
• Filaments 3D printing filament materials including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, nylon, polycarbonate, PEEK, PEI, carbon fiber, flexible, metal, wood, and specialty composites, from PrimaCreator (own brand) and third-party manufacturers such as eSun, Polymaker, Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Fiberon.
• Resin Photopolymer resins for SLA, DLP, and LCD 3D printers including standard, water-washable, tough, flexible, dental, castable, cleaning, and CMYK pigment formulations, priced roughly €17-45 per kilogram.
• SLS Powders Selective laser sintering powder materials including PA (nylon) and flexible powders for industrial SLS 3D printers from manufacturers such as Sinterit and Raise3D.
• PrimaCreator Private-Label Filaments 3D Prima's own private-label filament brand PrimaCreator/PrimaValue offering high quality and reliability at competitive prices, including the PrimaValue PLA+ filament line with improved formula and enhanced performance.
• 3D Printer Bundles Pre-configured printer packages combining 3D printers with essential accessories, filaments, and tools at discounted prices (€500 to €2,200+), offered from Bambu Lab, Creality, and Prusa.
• Multimaterial Printing Systems Multi-material and multi-color printing solutions including Bambu Lab AMS/AMS Lite/AMS 2 Pro/AMS HT, Creality CFS, and Prusa MMU3 for automated filament switching.
• 3D Scanners 3D scanning devices for object digitization, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling, from manufacturers including Revopoint, 3DMakerPro, Creality, and SHINING 3D.
• DIY Machines Cutting and forming equipment including CNC machines, heat presses, screen printing equipment, vinyl cutters and plotters, UV printers, and vacuum forming machines sold as a distinct product line.
• Laser Engravers and Cutters Diode and CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines from brands such as xTool, Creality, Aliencell, Ortur, and Snapmaker, for engraving on wood, leather, acrylic, metal, and other materials, priced €199-€4,199.
• Curing and Washing Stations Post-processing equipment for resin 3D prints including UV curing chambers, washing stations, and ultrasonic cleaners from ELEGOO, Anycubic, Creality, and other manufacturers.
• Spare Parts and Accessories Consumables, upgrades, and spare parts including nozzles, FEP film, print surfaces, bed adhesives, extruder upgrades, hot-end upgrades, filament storage solutions, covers/enclosures, electronic upgrades, and post-processing tools.
• 3D Printing Software 3D printing software including Simplify3D slicer software and Sinterit Studio Advanced for SLS printer workflow management, sold as standalone licensed products.
• DIY Materials Materials for non-3D DIY fabrication equipment including plastic and acrylic, blanks, ink, material kits, metal, paper, PCB boards, textile, vinyl, and wood, organized under the DIY Materials category.
• Education and Installation Services Professional services offered to business customers, particularly in educational and commercial contexts, including installation services and education/training for 3D printing equipment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MatterHackers: US-based online retailer of 3D printers, filaments, resins, and accessories from a wide range of manufacturers (Creality, Prusa, Bambu Lab, etc.). Direct functional peer to 3D Prima with the same multi-brand e-commerce model, just serving North America instead of Europe.
• Formfutura: Netherlands-based 3D printing filament manufacturer and equipment reseller. Combines private-label filament (similar to PrimaCreator) with a multi-brand printer portfolio, making it a tight product-and-business-model peer for 3D Prima.
• 3DJake: Austria-based pan-European e-commerce retailer of 3D printers, filaments, resins, and accessories with multi-country localization. Most direct European competitor to 3D Prima, offering a near-identical assortment and customer base.
• Printed Solid: UK-based 3D printing retailer offering printers, filament, and accessories with a strong focus on hobbyist and prosumer customers. Comparable in scope and target audience to 3D Prima, though with a UK geographic focus.
• 3D-Fuel: US-based 3D printing filament manufacturer and retailer selling its own brands (Pro, Maker's Filament, etc.) and partner hardware. Comparable to 3D Prima in blending proprietary consumables with curated printer resale.

Emerging players

• Polymaker: Global 3D printing material manufacturer with a growing portfolio of filaments and resins sold through retailers like 3D Prima. Functions as both supplier and adjacent emerging player expanding into direct sales of bundled solutions.
• All3DP: Global 3D printing content/marketplace platform that connects buyers to printers, services, and materials. Functions as an adjacent competitor to 3D Prima by aggregating demand and partner listings.

Broad incumbents

• Bambu Lab: Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer with rapidly growing direct-to-consumer sales channel. Both a flagship supplier for 3D Prima and a structural threat as it expands its own European storefront.
• Prusa Research: Czech 3D printer manufacturer that sells direct to consumers globally and operates its own e-commerce storefront. A key supplier for 3D Prima and a broad incumbent that competes for end-customer relationships.

Regional players

• Filaments.ca: Canada-based online retailer of 3D printing filament, resin, and accessories with a curated multi-brand catalog. Regional peer with a similar business model, serving Canadian hobbyists rather than Europeans.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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