Solidscape
Solidscape manufactures precision wax 3D printers (Muse, S3Duo, S325) and proprietary consumable wax materials (Midas, Melt) for jewelry investment casting. The Merrimack, NH-based company sells through more than 30 authorized resellers across 30+ countries, serving commercial, custom, and designer jewelers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersMerrimack, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Solidscape does
Solidscape Inc. designs and manufactures precision wax 3D printers and proprietary consumable wax materials used by the jewelry industry to produce masters for investment casting. Founded in 1994 in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company pioneered the first commercial inkjet 3D printers for jewelry and has remained narrowly focused on this single application for three decades. After prior ownership changes, Solidscape returned to independent corporate status on April 15, 2024, under CEO John Wigand.
The product portfolio centers on three printer lines — the Muse desktop series, the S3Duo professional series, and the S325 specialty printer — supported by two proprietary consumables (Midas build wax and Melt wash-away support wax) and the Modelworks print-preparation software, which ships free with every printer. Core technology is Drop-on-Demand inkjet wax deposition combined with Smooth Curvature Printing motion control, delivering layer thickness as fine as 0.00025 inch, 1µm jet positioning resolution, and surface finishes up to 32 micro-inches RMS in a 100% wax workflow that burns out cleanly for investment casting without ash residue.
Solidscape generates revenue through one-time hardware sales (Muse publicly listed at $9,990 and $11,990; S3Duo and S325 sold on a quote basis) supplemented by recurring consumable material sales. The go-to-market is channel-driven: the company does not sell direct in most markets, relying instead on a network of more than 30 authorized resellers covering 30+ countries, with Stuller serving as the flagship North American distributor. Demand generation runs through major jewelry and additive-manufacturing trade shows (JCK Las Vegas, Vicenzaoro, Bangkok Gems, Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Formnext), reseller-led training events, an active customer-story content library, and webinars. Target customers include commercial jewelry manufacturers, independent custom and bespoke jewelers, and high-end designer/fine-art jewelers.
Solidscape firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solidscape
- Legal name
- Solidscape Inc.
- Website
- https://solidscape.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Solidscape manufactures precision wax 3D printers (Muse, S3Duo, S325) and proprietary consumable wax materials (Midas, Melt) for jewelry investment casting. The Merrimack, NH-based company sells through more than 30 authorized resellers across 30+ countries, serving commercial, custom, and designer jewelers globally.
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- akta.pro rank
Solidscape industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial 3D Printing Equipment for Jewelry Manufacturing
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Jewelry (CRAKAIAK), CAD/CAM, Wax Modeling & Prototyping Services (CRAKAIAJ)
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Where Solidscape is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Merrimack
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Solidscape business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Wax 3D Printers: Sale of precision wax 3D printers including Muse, Muse+, S3Duo, and S325 models. Hardware sales with 12-month manufacturer warranty included.
- Consumable Materials: Proprietary Midas build wax and Melt support wax materials sold as consumables. Materials are optimized for jewelry investment casting with clean burnout properties.
- Software (Modelworks): Modelworks print setup software included free with every printer purchase. Provides automatic support generation and job setup for daytime or overnight printing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Muse - Single print mode for desktop wax printing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Muse+ - Three print modes with advanced capabilities |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Solidscape product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solidscape designs, manufactures and sells precision 100% wax 3D printers (Muse, Muse+, S3Duo, S325) for jewelry manufacturers, paired with proprietary Midas build wax and Melt wash-away support wax consumables. The printers use Drop-on-Demand and Smooth Curvature Printing technologies to produce high-resolution, true-to-CAD wax masters for lost-wax investment casting in gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals. Modelworks print-setup software is bundled free with every printer, and the portfolio is sold globally via 30+ authorized resellers.
Product overview
Solidscape offers a portfolio of 100% wax 3D printers for jewelry manufacturing, comprising three printer lines (Muse desktop series, S3Duo professional series, and S325 specialty printer) supported by two proprietary wax consumables (Midas build wax and Melt support material) and Modelworks print software. The Drop-on-Demand and Smooth Curvature Printing technologies enable precision wax master patterns for investment casting. All products are designed and manufactured at the company's New Hampshire, USA facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Muse Desktop Wax 3D Printer A desktop 100% wax 3D printer for jewelry makers, with a 3 x 3 x 1.88 inch build size and 0.001 inch (25 µm) layer thickness in StandardMode. Targets independent jewelers and small studios needing precise casting masters in-house. Publicly priced at $9,990 USD one-time with 12-month warranty and free Modelworks software.
- Muse+ Desktop Wax 3D Printer An advanced desktop 100% wax 3D printer for jewelry manufacturing with three print modes — StandardMode, SpeedMode and CrystalMode — delivering up to 30% faster prints at 18 µm layer thickness. Same build envelope as the Muse. Publicly priced at $11,990 USD one-time.
- S3Duo Professional Wax 3D Printer A professional-grade wax 3D printer with configurable print settings and Smooth Curvature Printing, available as S3Duo Advanced and S3Duo with Solidjet. Offers user-selectable layer thickness from 0.00025 inch to 0.002 inch (6.35–50 µm) for commercial jewelry manufacturers needing finer detail and throughput.
- S325 Wax 3D Printer A wax 3D printer built specifically for jewelry manufacturing, using Drop-on-Demand technology with a 6 x 6 x 4 inch build size and washable supports. Targets production jewelry manufacturers needing precision surface smoothness and castability at higher volumes.
- Midas Build Wax Material A proprietary non-toxic, 100% wax build material for Solidscape 3D printers. Provides durable, true-to-CAD masters with zero expansion for direct-to-cast investment casting of gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals. Sold as a consumable that generates recurring revenue after the printer is purchased.
- Melt Wash-Away Support Wax Material A proprietary non-toxic wax support material for Solidscape printers that dissolves in mineral turpentine for hands-free, wash-away support removal while preserving delicate features. Sold as a consumable.
- Modelworks Print Setup Software Print preparation software bundled free with every Solidscape printer. Provides automatic support generation and job setup optimized for daytime or overnight printing, with STL/SLC file compatibility for jewelry CAD/CAM workflows.
Quantifiable outcome
- Business growth increased 60% after purchasing first Solidscape printer
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Companies that use Solidscape
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Solidscape technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Solidscape partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Freeform Fabrication (UK)coreUK reseller covering England, offering Solidscape printers and support to jewelry manufacturers in the region.
- Horbach GmbH (Germany)coreGerman reseller in Idar-Oberstein, a major jewelry manufacturing hub, providing local sales and technical support.
- Multistation (France)coreFrench reseller serving jewelry manufacturers in France and potentially neighboring French-speaking markets.
- CMF Marelli (Italy)coreItalian reseller supporting the jewelry manufacturing industry in Italy, including participation in Vicenzaoro show.
- M&R Tools (Spain)coreSpanish reseller covering Madrid region, serving local jewelry manufacturers.
- Tanabe Kenden Co. (Japan)coreJapanese reseller representing Solidscape at IJT and local markets.
- Double Technology (Hong Kong)coreHong Kong reseller participating in HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and supporting Southeast Asian markets.
- Cad Cast (Thailand)coreThai reseller participating in Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, serving Southeast Asian jewelry manufacturers.
- Evotech Pacific (Australia)coreAustralian reseller covering Queensland and surrounding regions.
- Three-D Australia & NZ (New Zealand)coreReseller serving both Australia and New Zealand markets for Solidscape products.
- Certus 3D Tools Trading (UAE)coreUAE reseller in Dubai's Jewellery & Gemplex DMCC building serving Middle East markets.
- Designtech Systems (India)coreIndian reseller in New Delhi (Nehru Place) serving the Indian jewelry manufacturing market.
- GV Canada (Canada)coreCanadian reseller covering Ontario (Beamsville) market.
- Schindler Technologies (Canada)coreCanadian reseller in Markham, Ontario, organizing jewelry CAD and 3D printing training events.
- DOXPRO (Mexico)coreMexican reseller in Mexico City serving the Mexican jewelry manufacturing market.
- Stuller (USA)flagshipUS reseller and key partner based in Lafayette, LA. Hosts the Bench Jeweler Workshop and Gemvision Symposium where Solidscape products are demonstrated. Major North American distribution channel.
- Otonom Machina (USA)coreUS reseller in Troy, New York serving the Northeastern jewelry manufacturing market.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Solidscape competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stratasys: Diversified 3D printing leader whose PolyJet technology is used for jewelry pattern production and master models. While not jewelry-specialized, it competes for mid-market jewelry manufacturers evaluating Solidscape's S3Duo line.
- 3D Systems: Global 3D printing incumbent whose ProJet CJP (wax-pattern) printers historically competed head-to-head with Solidscape in lost-wax casting. Offers a much broader portfolio across aerospace, medical, and industrial that Solidscape does not, but represents the largest single rival in jewelry investment casting historically.
- EOS GmbH: Industrial-grade polymer and metal AM systems with direct and indirect jewelry applications (EOS P 770 SLS for pattern production, EOS M series for direct precious-metal printing). Competes at the professional jewelry production tier rather than Solidscape's desktop/professional niche.
Direct peers
- EnvisionTEC (ETEC by Desktop Metal): Direct competitor in the jewelry 3D printing space with cDLM (Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing) and Perfactory lines used by jewelers for casting patterns. Like Solidscape, EnvisionTEC/ETEC focuses on jewelry and dental lab customers using additively manufactured wax/resin patterns.
- Formlabs: Direct competitor at the entry/mid-tier of jewelry 3D printing; the Form 3+/Form 4 resin printers and Castable Wax Resin are widely adopted by custom jewelers. Competes against Solidscape's Muse on price point and against S3Duo on workflow simplicity.
- DWS Systems: Italian manufacturer of direct-light-processing (DLP) 3D printers including jewelry-specific models (DS Jewelry and Xseries). Headquartered near Vicenzaoro — Solidscape's key European trade show — and directly competes for the same custom jewelry manufacturing customer base.
- Asiga: DLP-based 3D printer maker with strong penetration in dental and jewelry labs. Pico and Max platforms target the same small-jeweler buying persona that Solidscape's Muse line addresses, offering open-material compatibility and competitive price points.
Emerging players
- Sinterit: Compact SLS 3D printer maker whose Lisa and Eve models are used by smaller labs for wax-pattern casting and jewelry prototypes. Targets a similar low-investment purchase profile and competes indirectly with Solidscape's Muse.
- SprintRay: Dental-focused 3D printer and material maker increasingly used by dental labs adjacent to jewelry/dental crossover workflows. While dental-primary, its resin-printing approach and pricing indirectly pressure Solidscape in lab-adjacent applications.
Others
- Gemvision / MatrixGold (Stuller): MatrixGold jewelry CAD software and CounterSketch platform are part of Stuller, Solidscape's flagship US reseller. Gemvision digital workflow and Stuller mountings and findings form the upstream CAD ecosystem in which Solidscape printers operate — adjacent rather than competitive.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Solidscape leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Solidscape funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Solidscape M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Solidscape
What does Solidscape do?
Solidscape designs, manufactures and sells precision 100% wax 3D printers (Muse, Muse+, S3Duo, S325) for jewelry manufacturers, paired with proprietary Midas build wax and Melt wash-away support wax consumables. The printers use Drop-on-Demand and Smooth Curvature Printing technologies to produce high-resolution, true-to-CAD wax masters for lost-wax investment casting in gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals. Modelworks print-setup software is bundled free with every printer, and the portfolio is sold globally via 30+ authorized resellers.
Is Solidscape a public or private company?
Solidscape is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Solidscape founded?
Solidscape was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Solidscape based?
Solidscape is headquartered in Merrimack, United States, in the North America region.
How does Solidscape make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wax 3D Printers are the primary driver. The others are consumable Materials and software (Modelworks).
Who are Solidscape's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stratasys, 3D Systems and EOS GmbH. Direct peers are EnvisionTEC (ETEC by Desktop Metal), Formlabs, DWS Systems and Asiga. Emerging players are Sinterit and SprintRay. Gemvision / MatrixGold (Stuller) is listed as an others.
Does Solidscape have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solidscape.
What industry is Solidscape in?
Solidscape's product category is Industrial 3D Printing Equipment for Jewelry Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAH, 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing), with a secondary code of CRAKAIAK, 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Jewelry. Its SIC code is 3555.