3D Prod

What 3D Prod does

3D Prod is a French industrial 3D printing service bureau founded in 2002 and headquartered in Raon L'Étape (Vosges), with a second production site in Île-de-France. The company provides additive manufacturing services spanning eight technology platforms — SLS (Laser Sintering), SLA (Stereolithography), MJF (Multi Jet Fusion), DLP (Digital Light Processing), FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), MultiJet, vacuum casting, and MSLA — and over 75 material references covering polymer, resin, and specialty formulations. Operated under the Platex group umbrella, 3D Prod runs one of Europe's largest HP MJF fleets among independent service providers, with 78 industrial 3D printers and 8,000+ m² of production capacity capable of producing up to 100,000 parts per month (1.25 million annually). Certifications include ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, enabling work in regulated aerospace, medical, automotive, and luxury sectors.

The company's commercial model is dual-track: a self-service online platform (shop.3dprod.com) offering 24/7 instant quoting with J+2 year-round delivery targets SMB and individual buyers, while a dedicated enterprise sales function led by Quentin Kiener (Founder and Managing Director) pursues larger series-production engagements. In May 2026, 3D Prod acquired Sculpteo from BASF New Business GmbH, creating a combined entity of approximately 100 employees, €17M in combined revenue, and 7,000+ corporate clients across 60+ countries, with a stated €20M revenue target by 2027. Quantified value claims include 50% cost reduction and 40% time savings versus traditional machining for industrial tooling, a 90% internal recycling rate for production waste, and 20% electricity reduction through process optimization. Customer concentration is broad, spanning automotive electrification testing, nautical racing components, architectural scale models (e.g., Microwave Vision Group's STARLAB antenna), luxury custom jewelry, and medical device production.

Name

3D Prod

Legal name

3D PROD

Website

https://3dprod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3D Prod is a French industrial 3D printing service bureau operating one of Europe's largest HP MJF printer fleets (78 printers) across two French sites, serving 7,000+ clients in aerospace, medical, automotive, luxury, and architecture sectors with eight additive manufacturing technologies and 75+ materials. Following its May 2026 Sculpteo acquisition, the combined entity targets €20M revenue by 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL), Architecture & Construction Scale Models (Additive) (IMAAAFAL)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• Industrial 3D printing
• Rapid prototyping service
• Small series production
• Online 3D printing platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Additive Manufacturing Services: One-time and small-to-medium series production services for functional prototypes, design models, architectural maquettes, and industrial tooling. Revenue generated through per-part pricing based on technology, material, and finishing requirements.
2. Online 3D Printing Platform: E-commerce platform (shop.3dprod.com) enabling instant quotes and 24/7 ordering for standard 3D printing services across SLS, SLA, FDM, MultiJet, and DLP technologies.
3. Industrial Series Production: Large-scale series production services targeting automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors with capacity up to 100,000 parts per month.
4. Project Development Support: Technical consulting and CAD file preparation services delivered by dedicated technical account managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3D Prod is an industrial 3D printing service bureau providing on-demand additive manufacturing of plastic and resin parts across eight technology families (SLS, SLA, MJF, FDM, MultiJet, Vacuum Casting, DLP, MSLA). The company delivers functional prototypes, design and architectural models, and small-to-medium series production from two French production sites, supported by an online instant-quote ordering platform, in-house CAD/scanning and finishing services, and complementary capacity via the Sculpteo platform.

Product overview

3D Prod is a French industrial 3D printing company that merged with Sculpteo in May 2026 to form a combined entity positioning itself as a European leader in additive manufacturing. The offering consists of a unified service platform combining rapid prototyping, design maquettes, architectural models, and small series production services, supported by eight distinct 3D printing technology families: Frittage Laser (SLS), Stéréolithographie (SLA), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Dépôt de Fil (FDM), MultiJets, Coulée sous Vide, Digital Light Processing (DLP), and MSLA. The portfolio spans over 75 material references across polymers, resins, and flexible materials. The company operates an online self-service platform (shop.3dprod.com) alongside traditional quote-based services, with complementary scanning, CAD, and finishing services. The merged entity employs 100 staff, operates 78 industrial 3D printers across two French sites (Vosges and Île-de-France), and serves over 7,000 corporate clients across 60+ countries with annual production exceeding 1.25 million parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial 3D Printing Service (3D Prod / Sculpteo combined additive manufacturing service) Comprehensive industrial-scale 3D printing service bureau providing rapid prototyping, design models, architectural maquettes, small series production, and finishing services from a combined group offering eight additive manufacturing technologies and 75+ material references.
• Functional Prototypes (Prototypes Fonctionnels / Prototypage Rapide) Rapid prototyping service producing resistant, precise, and durable functional parts for testing and validation in real conditions, for industrial manufacturers and engineering teams.
• Design Models (Maquettes Design) Design model service producing objects and structures without complexity limitations for aesthetic demonstration and presentation, for designers and architecture studios.
• Architectural Models (Maquettes d'Architecture) Architectural maquette service for presenting projects to clients with high-quality visual representation, including large-scale models up to 2m, for architects and developers.
• Small Series Production (Petites Séries) Flexible and rapid small to medium series production using industrial 3D printing technologies, with capacity up to 100,000 parts per month for industrial customers.
• Online 3D Printing Service Platform (shop.3dprod.com) Self-service online platform for uploading 3D files, selecting technology, material and finishes, receiving instant quotes and ordering parts 24/7 for individuals and businesses.
• Sculpteo Digital Manufacturing Platform Online digital manufacturing platform offering 3D printing services and design expertise to an international customer base, now operating under the 3D Prod / Platex group following the May 2026 acquisition.
• Finishing Services (Finitions) Comprehensive post-processing including sanding, painting, varnishing, priming, assembly, dyeing, and chroming to enhance part quality and appearance for printed parts.
• Scanning & CAD Services (Scanning & CAO) 3D scanning and computer-aided design services for file preparation, modification, and optimization, supporting IGES, STEP, CATIA, and STL formats, offered as part of project development support.
• 3D File Preparation Service Professional preparation and validation of 3D files in STL and STEP formats to ensure manufacturability and reduce error risk prior to fabrication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% cost reduction and 40% time savings in tooling production compared to traditional machining
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SculpteocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 20263D Prod acquired Sculpteo from BASF New Business GmbH on May 7, 2026. The merger combines two complementary additive manufacturing specialists, creating one of Europe's largest industrial AM service providers. Sculpteo brings its digital manufacturing platform and international customer base; 3D Prod contributes industrial production capacity and finishing expertise. The combined entity serves 7,000+ customers across 60+ countries with €17M combined revenue.
• PlatexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3D Prod is backed by Platex, a plastics injection specialist. Platex and 3D Prod operate under a unified group structure, enabling combined traditional and additive manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration enables hybrid manufacturing approaches combining injection molding with 3D printing, and shared engineering expertise.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP partnership for Multi Jet Fusion technology. 3D Prod is a referent site for HP MJF in France, having adopted the technology early in 2017 and expanding with a second MJF machine in May 2019. Company operates one of the world's largest HP MJF fleets.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xometry: US-headquartered AI-driven on-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning 3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, and injection molding — the largest global competitor to 3D Prod's shop.3dprod.com instant-quote offering and enterprise services.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered global leader in industrial additive manufacturing services, offering online quoting and series production across polymer and metal technologies — the most direct European comparable to 3D Prod in scale, technology breadth, and regulated-vertical exposure.
• Protolabs: US-based on-demand manufacturer offering automated quoting and 3D printing (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS, FDM) alongside CNC and injection molding — directly competes with 3D Prod's online shop and enterprise prototyping/series services.
• voxeljet: German-headquartered industrial 3D printing service and equipment provider for binder jetting and SLS — direct European peer to 3D Prod with comparable industrial scale, automotive/aerospace customer focus, and multi-technology service offerings.
• Shapeways: Online 3D printing service bureau offering instant quotes and production in SLS, MJF, SLA, FDM, and DMLS — competes directly with 3D Prod's online shop across SMB and prosumer customer segments globally.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Amsterdam-based global manufacturing platform offering instant online quotes for 3D printing (SLA, SLS, FDM, MJF, DMLS) and CNC — direct competitor to 3D Prod in the European online 3D printing services market.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau subsidiary of Stratasys offering FDM, PolyJet, SLA, SLS, and DMLS production parts — comparable to 3D Prod's multi-technology series production capability with the added advantage of OEM-captive printer access.

Emerging players

• Fictiv: US-based digital manufacturing platform connecting customers to vetted manufacturers for 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding — comparable GTM motion (online + enterprise) to 3D Prod but smaller scale and broader category coverage.
• Star Rapid: China-based rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing service bureau offering SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, DMLS, and injection molding — comparable online quoting and series-production service to 3D Prod with a global SMB customer base.

Regional players

• Erpro Group: France-based industrial 3D printing service bureau operating large-format SLS and SLA systems with series production capacity — directly comparable French competitor serving automotive, aerospace, and luxury customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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