DI Labs

What DI Labs does

DI Labs is a privately held, solutions-first digital manufacturing company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota, operating from a 20,000 square foot innovation lab. The company provides precision polymer additive manufacturing services for mission-critical production applications, with stated capacity to support programs of up to 120,000 parts per year at injection-mold quality and a self-reported 99.9% on-time delivery rate. Its core offering combines nine premium additive manufacturing technologies — HP Multi Jet Fusion in Ultra White, Full Color, and Monotone variants; Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal; Carbon DLS; Stereolithography; Fused Deposition Modeling (including a Stratasys Fortus 450MC); and Markforged Continuous Fiber Fabrication — with more than 100 polymer, elastomer, metal, and composite materials and a suite of finishing services (AMT PostPro3D vapor smoothing, dyeing, painting, polishing, clear coat).

The company's commercial model is project-based and engineering-led. Sales run through direct engagement (quotes portal, phone, email) and consultative Solutionology sessions facilitated by the co-founders, targeting enterprise and mid-market buyers in regulated industries. DI Labs' primary vertical is medical device (over 50% of business), supporting Class I-III programs with biocompatible materials, a structured five-level Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for regulated manufacturing, and quality management certified to ISO 9001:2015 and registered under ITAR for defense work. Secondary verticals include aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and industrial manufacturing. Named enterprise customers include Cirrus Aircraft, AGCO, Prinsco (an eight-year engagement producing a four-model septic chamber portfolio launched in 2024), Swiss manufacturer Kowch (exclusive North American production partner since 2020), and PHYTEC. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and emphasizes proprietary technology positions (first in North America for HP MJF 5420W Ultra White; first in the world as Stratasys OpenAM beta launch partner) and educational thought leadership through its Solutionology Stories podcast and LinkedIn newsletter.

Name

DI Labs

Legal name

DI Labs

Website

https://dilabs.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DI Labs is a privately held additive manufacturing service provider founded in 2013 and based in Willmar, Minnesota, operating nine premium 3D printing technologies and 100+ materials to produce regulated, mission-critical parts for medical device, aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus (SLM/DMLS, EBM, Binder Jetting) (IMAAADAB)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• Industrial 3D printing
• Digital manufacturing solutions
• Precision polymer printing
• Rapid prototyping production

Headquarters

HQ city

Willmar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Additive Manufacturing Services: DI Labs generates revenue primarily through additive manufacturing service contracts, producing parts for clients across medical device, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Services span from early prototype builds through high-volume production (up to 120,000 parts per year per program). Pricing is quote-based, determined by technology, material, finishing requirements, and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DI Labs is a solutions-first digital manufacturing company that provides precision polymer additive manufacturing services for mission-critical production applications. The company operates 9 premium 3D printing technologies (Multi Jet Fusion, Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal, Carbon DLS, Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Continuous Fiber Fabrication) with 100+ materials, supporting clients from early prototyping through high-volume production of up to 120,000 parts per year at injection-mold quality. Services are augmented with finishing options, product development consulting, technology consulting, and a structured 5-level PPAP process for regulated industries.

Product overview

DI Labs is a solutions-first digital manufacturing company offering precision polymer additive manufacturing for mission-critical production applications. Their core portfolio consists of 9 premium additive manufacturing technologies (Multi Jet Fusion in multiple variants, Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal, Carbon DLS Digital Light Synthesis, Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Continuous Fiber Fabrication), supported by 100+ materials across polymers, elastomers, metals, and composites. The offering is structured as a comprehensive services model combining core manufacturing technologies with finishing services (vapor smoothing, dye coloring, painting, polishing, transparent finishing), specialized medical device manufacturing, product development and technology consulting, and their PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for regulated industries. They operate a 20,000 sq/ft innovation lab in Willmar, MN and serve mission-critical applications with capabilities spanning from early builds through high-volume production (up to 120,000 parts per year).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solutionology: DI Labs' educational initiative and podcast focused on empowering innovators through real-world stories about digital manufacturing applications and experiences.
• Solutionology Stories Podcast

Products and services

• Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) – Ultra White
• Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) – Full Color
• Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) – Monotone
• Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metal
• Carbon DLS – Digital Light Synthesis
• Stereolithography (SLA)
• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
• Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF)
• Vapor Smoothing Finishing
• Dye Coloring Finishing
• Transparent Finishing
• Painting Finishing
• Blast Polishing Finishing
• Medical Device Manufacturing Services
• Product Development Consulting
• Technology Consulting for Enterprise Clients
• PPAP Process (Production Part Approval Process)
• Solutionology Education
• Materials Portfolio

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% on-time delivery rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HPcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 November 2022HP selected DI Labs as the first North American location to offer HP's Multi Jet Fusion 5420W solution, a new generation of MJF technology that produces white, industrial-grade nylon parts. DI Labs was an HP beta partner for this technology launch and continues as a preferred partner for HP's MJF platform.
• StratasyscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2021Stratasys named DI Labs a global launch partner for their OpenAM Software and Validated Materials beta program. DI Labs is first in the world and the only US location to gain access to the inner workings of the Stratasys Fortus 450MC FDM printer, unlocking its potential from a closed system. This partnership provides DI Labs with proprietary access to open material capabilities for FDM manufacturing.
• KowchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2020Swiss company Kowch selected DI Labs as its exclusive North American production partner in October 2020. The partnership was driven by urgent supply chain needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, where additive manufacturing helped solve critical problems including supply chain breakdowns, accelerated product prototyping, and expedited production for finished products. The relationship is ongoing and strategic.
• Additive Manufacturing MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdditive Manufacturing Media (AM Media), led by Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Hendrixson, produced a feature story on DI Labs' mass customization operations. The coverage appeared in trade media and video content, increasing DI Labs' visibility in the industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Largest publicly traded digital manufacturer offering on-demand 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding services. Closely comparable business model with broader scale, broader technology menu, and enterprise sales motion similar to DI Labs' consultative approach.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau arm of Stratasys, offering FDM, PolyJet, and SAF production parts. Directly comparable as a polymer AM service bureau targeting industrial and regulated customers; differs by being owned by a printer OEM rather than independent.
• Xometry: On-demand marketplace and manufacturing services platform with strong 3D printing offering. Comparable as a custom digital manufacturing service for enterprise buyers; differs by operating an aggregated marketplace model with thousands of partner shops.
• Fast Radius: Digital manufacturing service bureau offering polymer and metal AM, CNC, and injection molding with software-driven quoting. Direct peer in production-grade 3D printing services for industrial customers; currently smaller scale than DI Labs.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global on-demand manufacturing network with strong 3D printing coverage. Comparable as a service-bureau buyer of custom AM parts; competes via aggregation across many small shops rather than a single facility footprint.
• Sintavia: Independent AM service bureau focused on aerospace, defense, and medical with AS9100 and Nadcap certifications. Closely comparable mission-critical, regulated focus and ITAR-adjacent positioning; metal-heavy versus DI Labs' polymer-heavy mix.
• ESI (Engineering Services Inc.): Independent metal AM service bureau serving aerospace and medical with ITAR, AS9100, and ISO 13485 certifications. Closely comparable regulated-industry service-bureau model to DI Labs but focused on metal rather than polymer.

Broad incumbents

• Carbon (the 3D printer manufacturer): Manufacturer of Carbon DLS printers that DI Labs operates. Broader incumbent because Carbon produces printers and runs its own production network; directly comparable technology but vertically integrated into the supply chain DI Labs depends on.
• Markforged: Manufacturer of Markforged continuous fiber printers that DI Labs runs. Broader incumbent as a printer OEM with its own Digital Forge software and direct sales; partially overlaps with DI Labs via printer-channel competition.
• Velo3D: Metal AM systems and services company focused on aerospace and defense production parts. Comparable as a regulated-industry AM services provider but in metal rather than polymer, and competing as an OEM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLMo39wYkklXud2wHcfBRLQ2_cMjl0B3hQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7147958228406984706
• Xx.com/dilabsinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/dilabsinc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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 →

Frequently asked questions about DI Labs