What 3DCRIAR does

3DCRIAR is a Brazilian additive manufacturing outsourcing company that operates a managed service it calls 3DaaS® (3D as a Service), under which it installs and operates professional and industrial 3D printing cells on client sites and bills clients on a usage basis, removing the need for customers to purchase equipment or build internal AM expertise. The company is also the official Brazilian representative for three global 3D printer brands — UltiMaker (FFF), Formlabs (SLA and SLS via the Form 4, Form 4L, Fuse 1+, and Fuse X1 product lines), and miniFactory (high-performance industrial polymer printing with PEEK, PEKK, and PPSU on the Ultra 2 and Ignite) — and complements hardware resale with its own proprietary LayerPRO materials line (including Nylon HT and Tritan+) and the trademarked Site Scan® diagnostic methodology used to identify AM opportunities at client facilities. Technology coverage spans FFF, SLA, SLS, and PBF, with adjacencies in 3D scanning and SolidWorks CAD distribution.

The company serves industrial enterprise customers across at least eight verticals — automotive (Volkswagen Autoeuropa), food and beverage (Solar BR Coca-Cola), robotics (ABB Robotics), precision engineering (IMI Precision Engineering), prototyping (Bhold), oil and gas / energy (Petrobras via the LABi3D CENPES research center), packaging, and railway — with additional go-to-market via the loja.3dcriar.com.br e-commerce store for SMB and individual buyers of filaments, resins, and accessories. Revenue is generated through four streams: 3DaaS® managed services (usage-based), 3D printer and scanner equipment sales, professional services (consulting, training, support), and consumables. GTM is enterprise field sales with a consulting-led, diagnostic-first motion supported by content marketing, case studies, and presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brazil with 51-100 employees, 3DCRIAR is privately held (CNPJ 08.068.098/0001-20, legal name 3d Criar Consultoria e Comercio de Solucoes Digitais Ltda) with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or parent company. The company's strategic posture is that of a regional systems integrator and managed-service layer over global AM hardware brands, using its proprietary service brands, on-site operational model, and multi-brand portfolio to position itself as the on-the-ground AM partner for Brazilian industrial enterprises.

Name

3DCRIAR

Legal name

3d Criar Consultoria e Comercio de Solucoes Digitais Ltda

Website

https://3dcriar.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3DCRIAR is a Brazilian additive manufacturing outsourcing company that runs its proprietary 3DaaS® managed-service model and serves as the official Brazilian representative for UltiMaker, Formlabs, and miniFactory, providing on-site 3D printing cells, materials, and consulting to enterprise industrial clients across automotive, oil and gas, food and beverage, railway, and related verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), 3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• 3D printing outsourcing
• Industrial 3D printing
• Managed 3D printing
• Professional FFF SLA SLS

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasil

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3DaaS Managed Services: Outsourcing of additive manufacturing where the company installs and operates 3D printing cells on client sites. Revenue generated through usage-based billing - clients pay per use without capital investment in equipment.
2. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of professional and industrial 3D printers including UltiMaker, Formlabs, and miniFactory brands. Equipment sales complemented by耗材 materials and consumables.
3. Professional Services: Technical consulting, implementation support, training, and ongoing technical support services for additive manufacturing adoption.
4. Materials and Consumables: Sale of filaments, resins, powders and other 3D printing materials compatible with various printer brands and technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3DCRIAR provides additive manufacturing outsourcing services through its proprietary 3DaaS® (3D as a Service) model, installing and operating 3D printers on-site at client facilities, including equipment, specialized team, consulting, support, and maintenance on a usage-based payment basis. The company also distributes professional and industrial 3D printers (UltiMaker, Formlabs, miniFactory), 3D scanners, SolidWorks CAD software, its own LayerPRO materials line, and consumable filaments and resins, targeting industrial clients across multiple sectors.

Product overview

3DCRIAR is an additive manufacturing outsourcing company that operates as a distributor of professional 3D printing brands combined with specialized consulting and operational services. The core offering is 3DaaS® (3D as a Service), which bundles professional 3D printer equipment (both distributed brands and proprietary LayerPRO products), on-site installation, specialized team, consulting, and complete operation. The product portfolio includes UltiMaker (FFF professional and industrial), Formlabs (SLA — Form 4, Form 4L; SLS — Fuse 1+, Fuse X1), miniFactory (Ultra 2, Ignite for high-performance industrial polymers), LayerPRO (proprietary materials including Nylon HT and Tritan+), 3D scanners, SolidWorks distribution, and consumable materials (filaments and resins). Technologies covered include FFF, SLA, SLS, and PBF (Powder Bed Fusion), serving sectors such as automotive, food and beverage, packaging, cosmetics, oil and gas, industrial equipment, energy, and railway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3DaaS®: Outsourcing de Manufatura Aditiva Profissional - 3D as a Service: the company's proprietary service model offering installation on-site and outsourced operation of 3D printers with team, consulting, support and maintenance included

Products and services

• 3DaaS® (3D as a Service) Managed additive manufacturing outsourcing service in which 3DCRIAR installs and operates 3D printing cells on-site at the client's facility, providing equipment, a specialized operations team, consulting, support, and maintenance; clients pay per use with no capital investment in equipment. Designed for industrial customers that need additive manufacturing capacity without building internal expertise or capex.
• UltiMaker 3D Printers (Distribution and Resale) Distribution and resale of UltiMaker professional FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printers, including models such as the UltiMaker S5, offering high repeatability, ease of use, and advanced software integration for professional and industrial applications.
• Formlabs Form 4 (Distribution and Resale) Latest-generation Formlabs stereolithography (SLA) resin 3D printer designed for exceptional speed, precision, and reliability in professional and industrial environments.
• Formlabs Form 4L (Distribution and Resale) Large-format Formlabs SLA resin 3D printer for demanding industrial applications, offering high precision, speed, and reliability for producing robust, high-quality large-scale parts.
• Formlabs Fuse 1+ (Distribution and Resale) High-performance Formlabs Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer producing functional parts from nylon powder (PA12, PA11, TPU), integrating the entire production workflow in one efficient ecosystem.
• Formlabs Fuse X1 (Distribution and Resale) Large-format Formlabs SLS industrial production system designed for large-scale production, installable and operable within one hour per the manufacturer.
• miniFactory Ultra 2 (Distribution and Resale) Industrial miniFactory 3D printer with heated chamber up to 250°C for high-performance polymers such as PEEK, PEKK, and PPSU, including production traceability software for quality control in regulated sectors including railway, aerospace, automotive, and defense.
• miniFactory Ignite (Distribution and Resale) Industrial miniFactory 3D printer with heated chamber up to 250°C designed for high-performance polymers and demanding industrial applications, with production traceability and process control suitable for audited regulated sectors.
• LayerPRO Materials (Proprietary) Proprietary 3DCRIAR materials brand offering specialized filaments including Nylon HT (high thermal resistance, low absorption) and Tritan+ (excellent chemical stability), compatible with advanced industrial printers like miniFactory Ultra 2 and Ignite.
• Professional 3D Scanner Solutions Professional 3D scanning solutions with high precision and versatile structured light technology, compatible with CAD and reverse engineering workflows, suitable for technical applications, education, and product design.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD Software (Distribution) 3D CAD design software distributed by 3DCRIAR as part of its professional additive manufacturing ecosystem, enabling an integrated design-to-print workflow.
• 3D Printing Materials — Filaments and Resins (Consumables) High-quality filaments and resins compatible with Formlabs and other professional 3D printing systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and professional finish for each print.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction through additive manufacturing outsourcing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• UltiMakercoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of UltiMaker 3D printers in Brazil. UltiMaker is a global leader in professional FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing technology, serving industrial environments with equipment like the UltiMaker S5 and Factor 4 models.
• FormlabscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of Formlabs in Brazil, distributing Form 4, Form 4L, Fuse 1+, and Fuse X1 3D printers using SLA and SLS technologies. Formlabs is a global reference in professional 3D printing.
• miniFactorycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of miniFactory in Brazil. Finnish manufacturer specializing in industrial 3D printers (Ultra 2 and Ignite models) for high-performance polymers like PEEK and PEKK, serving demanding sectors including railway, aerospace, automotive, and defense.
• miniFactory (for Railway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for railway industry applications in Brazil. miniFactory printers meet railway sector standards including ABNT NBR 15921 for fire safety requirements, with complete production traceability software.
• Petrobras (LABi3D CENPES)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship case study showing 3DaaS implementation at Petrobras CENPES research center, demonstrating additive manufacturing for Industry 4.0 applications in the oil and gas sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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