What Prototyping Solutions does

Prototyping Solutions is a Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered value-added reseller of industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing equipment, founded in 2003 and operating for over 20 years. The firm holds Stratasys Diamond Partner status and represents one of the broadest multi-OEM portfolios in North America, covering Stratasys (FDM, SAF, DLP, SLA, PolyJet), Formlabs (SLA/SLS), One Click Metal, Meltio, Desktop Metal, and Tritone for metal additive manufacturing, alongside Artec 3D and Creaform scanners, PostProcess automated post-processing, and GrabCAD Print Pro software. The business sells hardware, complementary consumables and software, on-demand contract manufacturing of 3D printed parts, training/workshops, and simulation services.

Revenue is generated through quote-based equipment sales to enterprise and institutional customers, supplemented by professional services (contract parts manufacturing, training) and a smaller recurring software stream. Pricing is not publicly listed; quotes are valid 30 days and Net terms are extended to educational institutions and credit-approved corporations. The company pursues a field-sales-led go-to-market in the Southeast US, with named regional account executives covering FL, AL/GA, AL/AR/KY/LA/MS/TN, and NC/SC/VA/WV, layered on top of authorized channel partnerships with each represented manufacturer.

The customer base is diversified across primary verticals—aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, and industrial manufacturing—with secondary coverage of consumer products and education. Use cases span prototyping, tooling, jigs and fixtures, bridge-to-production runs, spare parts, and end-use production parts. The firm supports its sales motion with a multi-channel marketing program that includes technical blog content, white papers, case studies, on-demand webinars, the Sharper Insights podcast, and participation in industry events such as the DoD 3D Printing Seminar and Florida Additive Manufacturing Workshops.

Name

Prototyping Solutions

Legal name

Prototyping Solutions

Website

https://prototypingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prototyping Solutions is a Birmingham, Alabama-based industrial 3D printing value-added reseller, holding Stratasys Diamond Partner status and distributing printers, scanners, software, and post-processing equipment across the Southeast US for aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, and manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL), Engineering Prototype Builds (Form/Fit/Function) (IMAAAFAB), Prototype Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids (Additive) (IMAAAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing equipment
• Stratasys reseller
• Metal 3D printing
• 3D printed parts service

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Equipment Sales: Resale of 3D printers including FDM, SLA, DLP, SAF, PolyJet, and Metal 3D printers from major manufacturers including Stratasys, Formlabs, One Click Metal, Meltio, Desktop Metal, and Tritone.
2. 3D Scanning Equipment Sales: Sale of 3D scanners including Artec 3D Scanners and Creaform Scanners for digitizing physical objects.
3. 3D Printed Parts Service: On-demand manufacturing service producing printed parts for customers without their own equipment.
4. Post-Processing Equipment: Sale of post-processing equipment for finishing 3D printed parts including support removal and surface finishing solutions.
5. Software Sales: Sale of 3D printing software including GrabCAD Print Pro for print preparation and production management.
6. Training and Simulation: Training services and simulation solutions for additive manufacturing workforce development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Prototyping Solutions is a value-added industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing reseller and service provider headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company distributes 3D printers, scanners, post-processing equipment, and software from brands such as Stratasys, Formlabs, One Click Metal, Meltio, Desktop Metal, Tritone, Artec 3D, Creaform, and PostProcess, and complements these with contract 3D printed parts production and additive manufacturing training. Its customers span aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, defense, medical, education, and consumer products.

Product overview

Prototyping Solutions is a 3D printing and additive manufacturing reseller and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial 3D printing technologies. The company serves as a Stratasys Diamond Partner and distributes various 3D printing technologies including FDM (Fortus 450mc), SLA/Formlabs (Form 4), Powder Bed Fusion/SAF (Stratasys H350), PolyJet, DLP, and Metal 3D printing systems (One Click Metal, Meltio, Desktop Metal, Tritone). They complement their hardware offerings with 3D scanners (Artec, Creaform), post-processing equipment, software solutions (GrabCAD Print Pro), and contract manufacturing services for 3D printed parts. The company provides professional training and workshops, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, defense, medical, education, and consumer products across the Southeast US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FDM 3D Printers Fused Deposition Modeling printers for producing functional prototypes, manufacturing aids, and end-use production parts with engineering-grade thermoplastic materials, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Stratasys Fortus 450mc Industrial FDM 3D Printer Industrial FDM 3D printer offering high-performance additive manufacturing with 25 standard, engineering, and high-performance materials. Features OpenAM parameter control and serves aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, railway, oil & gas, and defense applications.
• Formlabs Form 4 Stereolithography 3D Printer Compact stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer for cost-effective prototyping using Low Force Display (LFD) technology, with a 20.0 x 12.5 x 21.0 cm build volume, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• PolyJet 3D Printers Multi-material and full-color 3D printing technology for producing parts with fine details and varied material properties in a single build, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printers Stereolithography 3D printing technology producing smooth surfaces and fine detail for medical devices, consumer products, and engineering prototypes, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Metal 3D Printers Industrial metal additive manufacturing systems including SLS, wire-laser, binder jetting, and MoldJet technologies for production of metal parts, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• One Click Metal MPRINT/MPRINT+ Metal 3D Printer Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) metal 3D printer using high-powered lasers to fuse metal particles into 3D shapes, with cartridge-based powder handling and NFC-tagged material tracking, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Meltio Wire-Laser 3D Printer Wire-laser metal 3D printing system known for compact design and high efficiency, producing high-density metal parts in a single-step process, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Desktop Metal Shop System Metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops, offering fast, cost-effective, high-resolution metal printing for prototyping and mass production, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Tritone MoldJet Technology Powder-free additive manufacturing technology producing metal and ceramic parts at industrial scale and speed, with quick changeover between metals and ceramics for complex geometric parts, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printers (including Stratasys H350 SAF) Industrial powder bed fusion systems including Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology via the Stratasys H350 for high-volume production runs with PA11 and PA12 materials, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• DLP 3D Printers Digital Light Processing 3D printers for high resolution and intricate designs, suitable for dental, jewelry, and consumer goods applications, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Resin 3D Printers Resin-based 3D printing systems for producing high-detail parts using photopolymer resins, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Artec 3D Scanners Portable 3D scanning solutions for capturing physical objects for reverse engineering, quality control, and design purposes, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Creaform 3D Scanners 3D scanning technology for industrial and professional applications including metrology, product design, and quality inspection, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• Post-Processing Equipment (including PostProcess BASE) Equipment for post-processing 3D printed parts including depowdering stations, thermal processing ovens, and surface finishing tools, including the PostProcess BASE automated spray-based FDM support removal system, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• 3D Printing Software (GrabCAD Print Pro) 3D printing software solutions including GrabCAD Print Pro for print preparation, management, and tracking of production workflows, distributed by Prototyping Solutions.
• 3D Printed Parts Service Contract manufacturing service for producing 3D printed parts on-demand, supporting low-, mid-, and high-volume production as well as spare parts, for customers without their own equipment.
• Training & Simulation Services Professional training services and workshops for additive manufacturing, helping customers learn 3D printing technologies, materials, and applications for workforce development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% throughput increase with PostProcess BASE automated support removal
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One Click MetalcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 July 2023Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) metal 3D printing technology partnership. Provides MPRINT and MPRINT+ 3D printers along with MPURE powder handling system for LPBF metal additive manufacturing.
• MeltiocoreTechnology or Integration · 6 July 2023Wire-Laser 3D Printer partnership. Meltio's compact wire-laser system enables production of high-density metal parts in a single-step process.
• Desktop MetalcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 July 2023Shop System metal binder jetting technology partnership. Desktop Metal Shop System designed for machine shops offering fast, cost-effective, high-resolution metal printing for prototyping and mass production.
• TritonecoreTechnology or Integration · 6 July 2023MoldJet Technology partnership. Tritone's powder-free AM technology produces metal and ceramic parts at industrial scale and speed with quick changeover between materials.
• FormlabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 July 2023Reseller partnership for Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D printers including Form 4 and Fuse series. Provides high-resolution resin printing and selective laser sintering technologies.
• PostProcesscoreTechnology or Integration · 6 July 2023Automated post-processing equipment partnership. PostProcess BASE automated spray-based FDM support removal system for faster, consistent, and scalable post-processing workflows.
• StratasyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiamond Partner status; one of the largest Stratasys 3D Printer resellers in North America. Represents the complete portfolio of Stratasys technologies including FDM, SAF, DLP, SLA, and PolyJet systems.
• Technical Training AidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for hosting additive manufacturing workshops and educational events including Automotive Applications Workshops and Florida Additive Manufacturing Workshops.
• Artec 3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortable 3D scanner distribution partnership. Artec 3D Scanners for digitizing physical objects for reverse engineering and quality control applications.
• CreaformcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D scanner distribution partnership. Creaform portable 3D scanners for engineering, manufacturing, and quality control applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoEngineer: One of the largest US value-added resellers for Stratasys, SOLIDWORKS, and 3D printing/CAD technologies with nationwide coverage. Most directly comparable peer because it competes head-to-head as a multi-OEM 3D printing VAR targeting the same enterprise industrial customer base.
• Fisher Unitech: Stratasys partner and 3D printing/Scanning VAR serving US manufacturers. Overlaps with Prototyping Solutions as a regional-to-national industrial AM reseller with similar OEM partnerships and service offerings.
• TriMech: US-based Stratasys Diamond Partner and SOLIDWORKS reseller offering 3D printers, scanning, and additive manufacturing services. Directly comparable as a multi-vendor AM VAR serving industrial customers with similar hardware-plus-service motion.
• Computer Aided Technology (CATI): Authorized Stratasys partner and 3D printing VAR with services for design and manufacturing. Comparable VAR/integrator competing for the same Stratasys-installed accounts in the industrial mid-market.
• Additive Manufacturing Solutions: US 3D printing VAR and service bureau representing Stratasys, BigRep, and other OEMs. Comparable mid-sized regional AM reseller with both equipment sales and on-demand parts services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prototyping3d
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProtoSols
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prototyping-solutions-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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