What 3D Potter does

3D Potter is a private US-based manufacturer of specialised 3D printers for clay and cementitious materials, headquartered in Palm City, Florida (Stuart area) with 11-50 employees. Its product portfolio splits into two architectures: a Cartesian line for ceramics (PotterBot 10 Micro at $3,499 up through Pro, Super, and XL variants at up to $13,990) and a SCARA line for cement (Scara v4, Elite, Elite Roadrunner, and HD), with the HD capable of 85-250 lbs of continuous extrusion through high-pressure hose for housing-scale printing. Core proprietary technology includes direct clay extrusion without slip or dilution, 360-degree SCARA printing that lets the printer work from inside structures, Clearpath closed-loop servos and harmonic drives for precision positioning, IGUS rails, and a computer-controlled Mixcell system that injects accelerants and colour into cementitious material during printing. The firm derives revenue from one-time hardware sales (printers $3,499-$52,400, extruders $1,500-$3,850, nozzles, pumps, accessories), annual extended warranties ($250-$450/year), post-warranty billable tech support ($100/hour), and distributor margins via an authorised reseller network spanning roughly 35 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America.

The company serves four primary customer segments: artists and ceramicists (modular ceramic tables, vessels, parametric sculptures), architects and construction firms (one-off residential projects including the 12,000 sq ft West Palm Beach home and the Mud Frontiers sustainable architecture initiative), educational institutions (high schools and universities including Summit High School, Lakeside Upper School, Herron School of Art + Design, and Georgia Institute of Technology), and marine restoration nonprofits (The ReefLine and SECORE coral reef seeding units, the latter featured by MoMA). Sika USA is a co-development partner, with 3D Potter helping validate Sikacrete 752 F and 733 W 3D cementitious materials on Scara Elite-class printers. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from the headquarters website with named contacts ([email protected] sales, [email protected] support, [email protected] customer service, zanet [email protected] international/billing) plus a global distributor network and an Amazon storefront; credit card purchases incur a 3% fee. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent organisation, or public revenue figures.

Name

3D Potter

Legal name

3D Potter

Website

https://3dpotter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3D Potter is a private Florida-based manufacturer of specialised 3D printers for clay and cement, selling a Cartesian line for ceramicists and a SCARA line for housing-scale cement printing through direct sales, a global distributor network across roughly 35 countries, and an Amazon storefront, with co-developed Sika cement materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems) (IMAAAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceramic & Glass 3D Printers (IMAAAAAC), Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Clay 3D printing
• Cement 3D printers
• Ceramic 3D printing
• Construction 3D printing
• SCARA 3D printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of clay and cement 3D printers including Cartesian models (Micro, Pro, Super, XL) and SCARA systems (v4, Elite, Elite Roadrunner, HD). Prices range from $3,499 to $52,400 depending on model and configuration.
2. Extruder and Accessory Sales: Linear actuator rams ($1,500-$3,850), polycarbonate tubes ($75-$175), print nozzles ($25-$125), and various replacement parts. Includes motors, gearboxes, pistons, seals, and belt guards.
3. Cement System Equipment: Cement pumps and mixing systems including Mixcell ($14,900), Mixcell Lite ($12,000), Mixcell HD, Auger HP Aluminum ($8,950), Auger HP Stainless ($15,000), Mighty Small 50 Used ($5,250), and MAI MULTIMIX-3D mortar mixing pump. Includes accessories like SureFlow 40 Pump and continuous conveyor systems.
4. Warranty and Support Services: Extended warranties available: $250/year for standard models, $450/year for Scara series. Tech support at $100/hour after warranty expiration. One-year manufacturer warranty included with all printers.
5. Distributor/Reseller Revenue: Global distributor network resells products in their territories, generating revenue through markup on printers and accessories. Distributors include Geotecture (Australia), Lehmhuus AG (Europe), Plainsman Clays (Canada), and multiple US distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

3D Potter manufactures and sells specialized 3D printers for clay and cementitious materials. The portfolio spans desktop Cartesian ceramic printers (PotterBot 10 Micro, PRO, Super, XL), large-format SCARA systems for clay and cement (Scara v4, Scara HD, Scara Elite, Scara Elite Roadrunner), and supporting equipment including the Mixcell 2K/color mixing system, Auger HP cement extruders, linear actuator rams, and assorted accessories and replacement parts. The company also sells extended warranties and offers paid technical support.

Product overview

3D Potter is a manufacturer of specialized 3D printers for clay and cement materials, operating a multi-tier product portfolio. The core offerings include the 3D PotterBot series (10 Micro, 10 PRO, 10 Super, 10 XL) for clay/ceramic printing at various scales, the Scara series (Scara v4, Scara Elite, Scara Elite Roadrunner, Scara HD) for large-scale cement printing and architectural construction including houses, and the 2K Desktop Package for accessible cement printing. Supporting the printers are the Mixcell series (Mixcell, Mixcell Lite, Mixcell HD) for accelerant/color injection into cementitious materials, Auger HP systems (Aluminum and Stainless Steel) for cement extrusion, and comprehensive accessories including Linear Actuator Rams, Print Nozzles, Pugmill Adaptors, and Wall Mount Clay Extruders. Replacement parts cover motors, gearboxes, polycarbonate tubes, pistons, seals, and pump components. Software integration includes Potterware for entry-level design, Cura and Simplify 3D for slicing with provided profiles, and Fusion 360 for CAD design. Material partnerships with Sika provide cementitious materials (Sikacrete-752 F 3D, Sikacrete-733 W 3D) and Sio-2 provides premade clay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D PotterBot 10 Micro
• 3D PotterBot 10 PRO
• 3D PotterBot 10 Super
• 3D PotterBot 10 XL
• 3D PotterBot 10 XL with Auger HP 24 System
• 3D PotterBot Scara v4
• Scara HD
• Scara Elite
• Scara Elite Roadrunner
• 2K Desktop Package
• Mixcell System
• Mixcell Lite
• Auger HP (Aluminum 24/75)
• Auger HP (Stainless Steel 75)
• Linear Actuator Ram
• Wall Mount Clay Extruder
• Mixcell/Robotic Arm Adapter
• Auger Nozzles
• Print Nozzles
• Pugmill Adaptor
• Extended Warranty
• Mighty Small 50 (Used)

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 cement sea stars printed in 3 weeks for The ReefLine project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sika (Sika USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create specially formulated 3D printing cementitious materials. 3DPotter partnered with Sika to develop Sikacrete 3D printing cement specifically for use with Scara Elite and Scara Elite Roadrunner printers. This enables printing of large-scale vessels and architectural structures including houses.
• Metallic 3DminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on 3D Potter footer alongside ProBuild 3D.
• ProBuild 3DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on footer and collaboration partner for West Palm Beach home project. ProBuild3D provides specialized training in operating 3D Potter's advanced 3D printing systems.
• Marco DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on West Palm Beach 3D printed home project. Marco Designs is a recognized leader and innovator in 3D-printed construction, leading design and execution of the approximately 12,000 sq ft property.
• The ReefLinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest marine restoration initiative for Miami Beach. 3D Potter developed cement starfish-inspired vessels using Scara Elite and Scara Elite Roadrunner for underwater sculpture park and snorkel trail. Project displayed at Art Basel Miami 2024.
• SECOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to coral reef restoration. 3D Potter contributed to coral reef seeding units that protect coral larvae, allowing them to settle and reproduce. Project featured by MoMA.
• Ronald Rael / Rael San FratellocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect and artist collaboration for Mud Frontiers project. Blending traditional earthen building techniques with modern robotic fabrication for sustainable architecture. Project supported 3D Potter through development of early custom portable printing system that evolved into Scara HD platform.
• Cura (Ultimaker)coreTechnology or Integration3D Potter's #1 recommended slicing software. Free to use. 3D Potter provides downloadable profiles that import all necessary settings for their printers. Duet plugin available for Cura marketplace for direct upload/print functionality.
• Simplify3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred medium-level slicing software at $150. 3D Potter provides factory setting profiles for all printer models including Version 7/8, 9, 10, Scara, and Scara Elite Roadrunner. Offers fine control over all print settings.
• Fusion 360 (Autodesk)coreTechnology or IntegrationFree CAD program for personal and education use recommended for object creation. Available tutorials online for efficient software use. Can design objects of nearly any shape and size.
• Duet3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationDuet Web Control is the UI for Scara and version 9/10 printers. Web browser-based interface accessible from laptop, tablet, phone, or WiFi-capable device. Controls printer over WiFi with telemetry, layer times, estimated time remaining, and real-time speed adjustments.
• ClearpathcoreTechnology or IntegrationClearpath closed-loop servo motors used in Scara HD and Scara Elite Roadrunner. Onboard computers with telemetry continually update position for zero error positioning.
• IGUScoreTechnology or IntegrationIGUS precision guide rails used in SCARA printers. Leading German manufacturer of precision guide rails.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COBOD International: Denmark-based manufacturer of construction-scale 3D concrete printers, including BOD2 gantry systems used for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to 3D Potter's Scara Elite and Scara Elite Roadrunner cement construction offerings.
• ICON: US-based construction 3D printing company developing large-format printers (Vulcan, Magma) and complete home-building workflows. Competes head-to-head with 3D Potter in US residential 3DCP, with significantly deeper funding and several completed housing projects.
• WASP: Italian 3D printing manufacturer known for large-format extrusion systems including clay and concrete printers (e.g., Crane WASP, Big Delta). Overlaps with 3D Potter across both the clay/ceramic printer market and large-format construction applications.
• Black Buffalo 3D: US construction 3D printing company producing structural concrete printers and corresponding inks/materials for buildings. Directly comparable to 3D Potter's cement printer line and Sika material partnership approach.
• CyBe Construction: Dutch construction 3D printing firm offering mobile concrete printers (CyBe RC 3Dp) and printing services for housing and infrastructure. Comparable to 3D Potter's Scara-based systems and to its mix-on-site cement workflow.
• VormVrij: Dutch studio developing large-format clay 3D printers for art and architecture. Closest peer to 3D Potter's 10-series ceramic printers and clay-side of the Scara line, with similar artist/architect target customer base.
• Branch Technology: US construction 3D printing company using robotic arms (similar architecture to 3D Potter's SCARA approach) to print architectural structures. Highly comparable in printer kinematics and architecture-focused use cases.

Emerging players

• Mighty Buildings: US-based prefab construction company using 3D printing and composite materials for homes. Adjacent competitor in the same end-market as 3D Potter's Scara construction systems, although focused on factory-based panels rather than on-site printing.
• MudBots: US manufacturer of cement 3D printers targeted at smaller-scale construction and concrete art. Direct small-scale peer to 3D Potter's cement offerings with overlapping ceramic-adjacent applications and pricing band.

Broad incumbents

• Winsun (Yingchuang Building Technique): Chinese pioneer in construction-scale 3D printing since the mid-2010s, having completed numerous apartment and villa projects. A larger, more established incumbent in 3D-printed housing competing for the same architectural and developer customers as 3D Potter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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