i3D MFG

Name

i3D MFG

Legal name

Integrated 3D LLC

Website

https://i3dmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

i3D MFG is a US-based Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) metal additive manufacturing service provider operating 30+ EOS machines in Redmond, Oregon, serving aerospace, defense, space, energy, medical, and recreation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process & Application Development (DfAM, Parameter Development) (IMAAAJAF), Materials R&D & Characterization (Powder/Resin Development, Testing) (IMAAAJAG), Quality Assurance & Inspection Training (NDT/Metrology for AM) (IMAAAJAI), Energy & Power (Oil & Gas, Turbines, Nuclear, Renewables) (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAE)

Keywords

• Metal additive manufacturing
• Direct metal laser sintering
• DMLS printing services
• Aerospace metal 3D printing
• Defense additive manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal 3D Printing / DMLS Production Services: i3D's primary revenue stream is direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) production — printing fully functional, production-grade metal parts for customers across aerospace, defense, space, energy, medical, and recreation. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, driven by material, build volume, complexity, and post-processing requirements. The company offers a four-phase workflow (Proof of Concept → DFM → Production → Post-Processing) and has a stated mission to serve as a long-term strategic partner, implying multi-project and recurring customer relationships.
2. Engineering & Design Consulting Services: i3D provides in-house design consulting, DFAM guidance, 3D CAD modeling, topology optimization, and print simulation services as part of its end-to-end project workflow. These services are bundled with production projects or provided as standalone consulting engagements.
3. Post-Processing & Finishing Services: i3D offers in-house and partnered post-processing including CNC turning, EDM machining, bead blasting, tumbling, heat treatments (HIP, stress relief, solution anneal, age hardening), and surface coatings. Post-processing is a complementary revenue stream tied to the production workflow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

i3D MFG is a Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) metal additive manufacturing service bureau that produces fully functional, production-grade metal parts using EOS powder bed fusion systems. It offers an end-to-end four-phase workflow (Proof of Concept, Design for Manufacturing, Production Printing, Post-Processing Finishing) supported by in-house DfAM engineering, a broad library of 20+ metal alloys, and integrated quality assurance (CMM, CT scanning, profilometry). Customers in aerospace, defense, space, energy, medical, and recreation receive project-based custom quotes for prototypes through high-volume production runs.

Product overview

i3D MFG is a Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing service provider offering a comprehensive metal 3D printing platform. The core offering is DMLS 3D Metal Printing using EOS systems, supported by complementary services including Design Support (DfAM consulting, topology optimization, 3D CAD modeling), Materials & Powders (16 stocked metal powders including titanium, aluminum, Inconel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys), and Finishing Services (CNC turning, EDM machining, surface treatment). The four-phase project workflow guides customers from Proof of Concept through Production and Post-Processing. Industry-specific solutions serve aerospace, defense, space, recreation, medical, and energy sectors. Following the acquisition of Burloak Technologies, the company operates as a Center of Excellence within BTX Precision's advanced manufacturing platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DMLS 3D Metal Printing Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing service using EOS systems (M400-4, M300-4, M290, M280) to produce high-performance, production-grade metal parts for aerospace, defense, space, energy, medical, and recreation customers. Tolerances of ±0.005" on first articles and ±0.002" thereafter; feature resolution to 0.015"; wall thickness to 0.012"; layer thickness 20 or 40 microns.
• Design Support (DfAM Consulting) In-house engineering consultation service providing design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, 3D CAD modeling, simulation of print performance (stress, distortion, thermal effects), and build orientation/support simulation to help customers optimize parts for printability and performance. Delivered as standalone consulting engagements or bundled with production projects.
• Finishing Services Post-processing services including CNC precision turning for cylindrical features and tight tolerances, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) for complex internal geometries and hardened metals, bead blasting, tumbling, heat treatments (HIP, stress relief, solution anneal, age hardening), and surface coatings/polishing to achieve required surface specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction of 20–60% on UAV structural and propulsion components
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burloak TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026i3D Manufacturing acquired Burloak Technologies, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. Burloak is recognized as one of North America's leading metal additive manufacturing providers, serving aerospace, defense, space, energy, and advanced industrial markets. Burloak brings metal AM, CNC machining, heat treatment, HIP, materials testing, and advanced quality systems. It will continue operating under its existing name as a Center of Excellence within i3D, expanding i3D's international footprint.
• Delphi Precision ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelphi Precision Imaging is a partner in industrial CT inspection for additive manufacturing quality control. i3D has been mentioned alongside Delphi in industry articles on nondestructive testing methodology for AM parts. The two companies collaborated on a Part-to-CAD comparison display of an additively manufactured Haynes 282 rocket chamber shown at SAMPE 2018.
• Cascade Precision IncminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCascade Precision Inc is an Oregon-based AS9100 and ISO9001 certified post-machining company that provides precision CNC machining (lathe and mill) for i3D's additively manufactured parts that require further dimensional precision or tight tolerances. This is a key partner in i3D's post-processing supply chain.
• Plunkett AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlunkett Associates collaborated with i3D (as part of the Technology Strategy Board-funded SAVINGs project alongside EOS, 3T RPD, and others) on advanced heat sink design using DMLS. This collaboration validated that DMLS-enabled heat sinks achieve measurable improvements in passive cooling performance over traditional extruded heat sinks.
• BTX PrecisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partneri3D Manufacturing officially joined the BTX Precision family, which is a business unit of BTX Group. BTX Precision is an advanced manufacturing platform spanning precision machining, additive manufacturing, laser processing, EDM, and fabrication. i3D's partnership with BTX provides commercial alignment, cross-selling opportunities across group companies, and access to capital for continued expansion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Materion Corporation: Advanced materials supplier serving aerospace, defense, and energy with specialty alloys and AM-related offerings. Comparable in serving regulated aerospace/defense customers with high-performance metal components.
• Carpenter Technology: Specialty alloy producer with an AM business unit supplying powder and printed parts into aerospace and medical. Adjacent peer due to overlap in alloy expertise and aerospace customer relationships.
• 3D Systems: Original equipment manufacturer of metal AM systems that also operates a contract manufacturing services arm. Overlaps with i3D in DMLS service work but competes more broadly across polymers, software, and materials.

Emerging players

• Velo3D: Metal AM equipment maker and emerging service provider focused on large-format, high-complexity parts for aerospace, space, and defense — overlapping with i3D's targeting of flight-critical and propulsion components.
• Amaero: Australian-founded metal AM service bureau with U.S. operations targeting aerospace, defense, and space. Competes for similar titanium and refractory alloy work and is scaling powder bed fusion capacity.

Direct peers

• Burloak Technologies: Canadian metal AM service bureau acquired by i3D in 2026; previously operated as a peer serving aerospace, defense, space, and energy. Comparable in capabilities (DMLS, CNC, HIP, materials testing) and customer verticals.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing services platform offering metal 3D printing among other processes. Competes for on-demand and low-volume production parts across aerospace and industrial segments.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Large-scale AM service bureau (formerly Harvest Technologies) operating metal and polymer systems including DMLS. Direct competitor for outsourced metal AM production across aerospace and industrial customers.
• Sintavia: Aerospace and defense-focused metal additive manufacturer using powder bed fusion for flight-critical parts. Closest direct comparable to i3D in customer mix (aerospace primes, defense), AS9100/NADCAP certifications, and end-to-end DMLS workflow.

Others

• Continuum Powders: Powder supplier for metal AM, including recycled/reclaimed powders used in DMLS. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but relevant as a potential powder partner or alternative supplier for i3D's fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/i3dmfg

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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