What Creat3D does

CREAT3D Ltd is a UK-based, independent specialist reseller and integrator of industrial Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, headquartered in Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berkshire (Company No. 08416238), and founded in 2013. The company distributes and supports a multi-brand hardware portfolio spanning SLA systems (Formlabs Form 4, 4L, 4B, 4BL), SLS systems (Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W, Fuse X1), FFF systems (Ultimaker), composite and metal printing (Markforged FX10, X7, Metal X with Stainless Steel 316L), ultrafast resin printers (Nexa3D), and handheld 3D scanners (Peel 3D by Creaform), along with post-processing equipment (Fuse Sift, Fuse Blast) and engineering-grade consumables. Alongside hardware, it offers a full services stack including a print bureau, applications engineering, technical support, training, AM consultancy (Walk the Line audit, roadmap development), and financing via Reality Finance (monthlii).

Name

Creat3D

Legal name

CREAT3D Ltd

Website

https://creat3d.shop

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solutions

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA), Support Removal & Finishing Tools/Consumables (Cutters, Abrasives, Sandpaper, Deburring) (IMAAAIAK), Resin Handling & Vat/Recoater Components (Vats, Films, Blades, Pumps) (IMAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing services
• 3D printer distribution
• AM engineering consultancy
• 3D printing bureau

Headquarters

HQ city

Wokingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial 3D printers (SLA, SLS, FDM, metal/composite systems) and 3D scanners from OEM partners (Formlabs, Markforged, Ultimaker, Peel 3D/Creaform). One-time hardware revenue with optional installation and configuration services.
2. Consumables & Spare Parts: Ongoing sales of materials (Nylon, resins, composites, metals), consumables, and spare parts through the e-commerce storefront (creat3d.shop). Recurring revenue driven by the installed base of printers.
3. Professional Services (Training, Engineering, Manufacturing): Bespoke training packages, engineering & design services (CAD, design optimisation), contract manufacturing (3D printing, finishing, assembly), and AM consultancy (Walk the Line audit, roadmap building, personalised solution). These are project-based or retainer engagements.
4. 3D Printing Bureau / Print Service: Overflow and on-demand 3D printing service for customers who prefer to outsource rather than purchase equipment in-house. Part of business continuity programmes.
5. Equipment Financing: Financing packages through Reality Finance (monthlii) enabling customers to spread equipment costs over 2-5 years. CREAT3D earns revenue by facilitating finance; they do not appear to take a direct revenue cut but use financing to lower barriers to hardware purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Creat3D is an independent UK-based specialist reseller and value-add integrator of industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing) hardware from OEMs including Formlabs, Markforged, Ultimaker, and Nexa3D. The company distributes SLA, SLS, FFF, and composite/metal 3D printers, 3D scanners (Peel 3D by Creaform), post-processing equipment, and engineering-grade materials, and wraps these with a full suite of services including print bureau, training, technical support, engineering/design consultancy, and equipment financing.

Product overview

CREAT3D is an independent Additive Manufacturing specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of 3D printing hardware, software, services, and solutions. Their core product offering centers on distributing and supporting industrial 3D printers from major manufacturers including Formlabs (SLA and SLS systems such as Form 4, Form 4L, and Fuse 1+ 30W), Markforged (composite and metal printers including FX10), Ultimaker (FFF systems), and Nexa3D (ultrafast printers). They complement hardware sales with 3D scanners (Peel 3D by Creaform), post-processing equipment (Formlabs Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast), and a full suite of services including 3D printing bureau/contract manufacturing, technical support, training, engineering and design services, and AM consultancy. They also offer financing options through their monthlii platform. The company operates as a value-add reseller and solutions provider rather than a software platform, focusing on helping businesses integrate Additive Manufacturing into their operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formlabs 3D Printers Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D printing systems including Form 4, Form 4L, Form 4B, Form 4BL desktop resin printers and Fuse 1+ 30W SLS powder-based systems, sold to manufacturers, engineers, and education institutions for prototyping and production.
• Markforged 3D Printers Industrial 3D printers capable of printing in composite and metal materials, including the FX10 (the first industrial printer capable of printing in both metal and composite with Stainless Steel 316L capability) and X7, targeted at manufacturers needing strong, lightweight end-use parts.
• Ultimaker 3D Printers FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) desktop and industrial 3D printers for prototyping and manufacturing applications, distributed as part of the multi-brand AM portfolio.
• Nexa3D 3D Printers Ultrafast 3D printing systems for industrial and manufacturing applications, complementing Creat3D's portfolio of SLA and SLS solutions.
• Peel 3D Scanners Professional-grade handheld 3D scanners by Creaform for capturing physical geometry of existing components, enabling reverse engineering and scan-to-print workflows for manufacturers and engineers.
• Formlabs Fuse Post-Processing Equipment Post-processing equipment for SLS systems including Fuse Sift (powder recovery station) and Fuse Blast (finishing station) for complete end-to-end SLS workflow.
• 3D Printing Service (Print Bureau) Contract manufacturing and 3D printing bureau services offering design optimization, CAD services, additive manufacturing production, part finishing (shot blasting, polishing, dyeing), and assembly services for customers who prefer outsourcing over in-house equipment purchase.
• Technical Support & Training Applications engineering support, technical support, tailored training packages, installation options, and maintenance and support plans for 3D printing equipment customers.
• AM Consultancy and Engineering Services Additive Manufacturing consultancy including Walk the Line audit, roadmap development, engineering and design services (CAD, design optimization), and personalized solution implementation for integrating AM into manufacturing strategies.
• Business Finance (monthlii) Pay Monthly business finance packages powered by Reality Finance offering flexible payment plans over 2-5 years for additive manufacturing equipment, with 100% tax-deductible monthly payments and VAT reclaimability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 98% cost savings in manufacturing tooling applications (Lincad case study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FormlabscoreTechnology or IntegrationCREAT3D is a certified value-add partner and reseller for Formlabs, distributing the full range including Form 4/4L/4B/4BL desktop/high-speed resin printers, Fuse 1+ 30W SLS system, Fuse Sift, Fuse Blast, and associated materials. CREAT3D runs Formlabs-specific workshops and uses Formlabs hardware extensively in demonstrations and customer stories (JOTA Sport, Unilever/Serioplast).
• MarkforgedcoreTechnology or IntegrationCREAT3D is a certified value-add partner and reseller for Markforged, distributing FX10 (composite and metal), X7, and Metal X systems, along with associated materials including Nylon White FS (food-safe), continuous fibre composites, and Stainless Steel 316L. Markforged technology is featured prominently across customer stories (Danone, LISI Aerospace, Defence applications) and workshop roadshows.
• UltimakercoreTechnology or IntegrationCREAT3D is a certified value-add partner for Ultimaker FFF hardware, adding to their multi-brand portfolio of industrial AM solutions.
• Nexa3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationCREAT3D distributes Nexa3D ultrafast 3D printers, complementing their portfolio of SLA and SLS solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Leading OEM of FDM/PolyJet industrial 3D printers with a global direct and partner channel. Comparable to Creat3D through its UK reseller network (including SYS Systems, Tri-Tech) that competes for the same customer wallet share.
• Xometry: Global on-demand manufacturing marketplace with significant 3D printing and CNC capacity, serving enterprise buyers across the UK and Europe. Comparable to Creat3D in targeting manufacturers for outsourced additive production, but via a digital marketplace model rather than reseller/integrator.
• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing services company offering 3D printing alongside CNC and injection moulding, with a strong UK and European footprint. Comparable to Creat3D as a competitor for enterprise prototyping and low-volume production customers, but at much larger scale and with owned production capacity.
• Materialise: Global independent 3D printing services and software provider operating industrial AM service bureaus across Europe and worldwide. Comparable to Creat3D in its vendor-neutral AM services positioning, but at vastly greater scale with proprietary Magics software and owned manufacturing capacity.
• 3D Systems: Major OEM of industrial 3D printers (SLA, SLS, metal, DMP) with an integrated services and bureau business. Comparable to Creat3D in that it competes for the same enterprise AM customers, but as an OEM-direct incumbent that can disintermediate resellers like Creat3D.

Direct peers

• AM Solutions: European independent AM service and equipment provider (formerly AlphaSTAR/post-processing brand under Rösler) delivering 3D printing finishing and bureau services. Comparable to Creat3D in providing integrated AM services across multiple OEMs, though with a stronger post-processing focus.
• Fictiv: Digital on-demand manufacturing platform offering 3D printing, CNC, injection moulding and sheet metal with enterprise software integrations. Comparable to Creat3D in serving engineering and product teams for rapid prototyping and low-volume production, though primarily via a software-driven marketplace model.
• SYS Systems: UK-based independent additive manufacturing integrator and reseller distributing industrial 3D printers (Stratasys, 3D Systems, etc.) alongside training, support and consultancy. Closely comparable to Creat3D as a vendor-neutral UK AM specialist with a similar end-to-end service model and blue-chip enterprise customer base.
• Tri-Tech 3D: UK-based 3D printing solutions provider distributing Stratasys, 3D Systems, Markforged and desktop AM hardware, with training and bureau services. Comparable to Creat3D as an independent UK AM distributor targeting manufacturing and engineering customers.
• Hubs (Protolabs Network): Global 3D printing and CNC on-demand manufacturing marketplace originally 3D Hubs, now part of Protolabs, with strong European/UK coverage. Comparable to Creat3D's print bureau and on-demand services, though operating as a distributed digital platform rather than a single integrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CREAT3Dprinters

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

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