Oryx Additive
Oryx Additive is a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of patented automated support-removal and finishing systems (sca1200ht, sca3600, scaWaterjet, SCA40K) for 3D printed parts, serving AM service bureaus and industrial manufacturers globally through direct e-commerce, a VAR network, and OEM partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersTempe, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Oryx Additive does
Oryx Additive, Inc. is a privately held US engineering and design company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, founded around 2012 as a spin-off from PADT to specialize in finishing solutions for additive manufacturing. The company designs, develops, and manufactures the patented SCA (Support Cleaning Apparatus) product family — automated systems that remove soluble support materials from 3D printed parts using heated water/chemical recirculation, agitation, and spray-nozzle technology. Its portfolio spans the compact sca1200ht ($3,850), industrial sca3600 ($8,250), scaWaterjet spray booth ($7,150), the recently launched SCA40K submersible washing tank and LSA40K liquid storage system for large-format production, and the pca1200 photopolymer cleaner ($2,400), supported by replacement parts, accessories, and TCN coloring dyes.
The company serves additive manufacturers across FFF/FDM, Material Jetting, SLA, and powder-bed processes, targeting AM service bureaus, industrial manufacturers with in-house 3D printing, medical device makers, research/education labs, and consumer products firms. Oryx monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales via direct e-commerce (oryxadditive.com/store), a global Value-Added Reseller network under the Oryx Partnership Program (six named US resellers plus Wietech 3D in Brazil), and strategic OEM partnerships with MakerBot and Arburg that integrate Oryx finishing solutions into major 3D printer ecosystems. Revenue is supplemented by a recurring stream of replacement parts, consumables, and TCN dyes distributed across USA, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates with 1–10 employees, has installed over 16,000 units worldwide, and is privately held with no disclosed external institutional funding.
Oryx Additive firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Oryx Additive
- Legal name
- Oryx Additive, Inc.
- Website
- https://oryxadditive.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Oryx Additive is a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of patented automated support-removal and finishing systems (sca1200ht, sca3600, scaWaterjet, SCA40K) for 3D printed parts, serving AM service bureaus and industrial manufacturers globally through direct e-commerce, a VAR network, and OEM partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Oryx Additive industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Additive Manufacturing Finishing Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Support Removal & Finishing Tools/Consumables (Cutters, Abrasives, Sandpaper, Deburring) (IMAAAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)
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Where Oryx Additive is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tempe
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Oryx Additive business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - SCA Product Line: Sale of Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) systems including scaWaterjet, sca1200ht, sca3600, and SCA40k for automated support removal from 3D printed parts
- Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts, repair kits, consumables, and accessories for SCA product family including pumps, heaters, sensors, filters, and nozzles
- TCN Dye Products: Sale of TCN coloring dyes (GTC and GTD liquid dyes) for coloring 3D printed parts, available in multiple sizes from 1L to 10L
- Custom Solutions & Professional Services: Development of larger, more complex customized solutions to help industry manufacturers scale up their support removal and finishing processes
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | scaWaterjet - Water jetting spray booth for AM support removal |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | sca3600 - Large industrial support removal system |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | sca1200ht - Standard automated support removal |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PCA 1200 - Photopolymer support cleaning apparatus |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | SCA40k - Industrial large-format cleaning system |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | LSA40k - Companion liquid storage for SCA40k |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Oryx Additive product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Oryx Additive designs, develops, and manufactures Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) systems for automated removal of soluble support materials from 3D printed parts. The product portfolio spans benchtop units (sca1200ht), mid-range industrial systems (sca3600), water-jetting spray booths (scaWaterjet), large-capacity submersible washing tanks (SCA40k) with companion liquid storage (LSA40k), and a photopolymer cleaner (pca1200). The company also distributes TCN coloring dyes and offers custom finishing solutions and professional services to additive manufacturers.
Product overview
Oryx Additive offers a comprehensive portfolio of additive manufacturing finishing equipment centered on their patented SCA (Support Cleaning Apparatus) product line. The core offering includes three main support removal systems: the compact sca1200ht (12.2 gallons) for desktop/prototyping use, the industrial sca3600 (27 gallons) for high-throughput operations, and the scaWaterjet for water jetting-based support removal. The product line extends to large-scale industrial solutions with the SCA40k submersible washing tank (220 gallons) paired with the LSA40k liquid storage apparatus for automated workflows. Additionally, the pca1200 handles photopolymer cleaning for SLA/DLP parts. Oryx also offers compatible replacement parts, accessories, and TCN coloring dyes for post-processing 3D printed parts. All SCA systems use heated recirculation or water pressure to dissolve soluble support materials from FDM, Material Jetting, and other AM process parts, enabling automated finishing that replaces manual labor-intensive methods.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- sca1200ht Compact benchtop Support Cleaning Apparatus (12.2-gallon capacity) for automated removal of soluble support materials from 3D printed parts. Features heated recirculation with preset temperatures (50°, 60°, 70°, 85°C) and an optional 'no-heat' mode for delicate parts. Compatible with ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon, PEEK, and PolyJet materials. Priced at $3,850.00 (Universal Power).
- sca3600 Large industrial Support Cleaning Apparatus with a 27-gallon (102L) capacity for high-throughput removal of soluble support materials. Compatible with all FFF/FDM materials including ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon, PEEK, and caustic-soluble supports. Features stainless steel tank, unique spray nozzle configuration with patented flow, and whisper-quiet operation. Priced at $8,250.00.
- scaWaterjet Water jetting spray booth for coarse and fine support material removal from 3D printed parts. Features dual spray wands capable of high- and low-pressure operation, LED-illuminated work area, gasketed window with wiper blade, ergonomic sit/stand design, and flexible water hookup (direct plumbing or standalone mobile tank). Maximum pressure 1700 psi; priced at $7,150.00 (120V~60Hz 15A, US version).
- SCA40k Large submersible parts washing tank for high-volume, large format 3D printing production. Features a 220-gallon (833L) tank, automated basket lifting mechanism (550 lbs max load), custom temperature presets up to 85°C, automatic fill/drain system, and 2 emergency E-stop buttons. Compatible with water and caustic solutions. Pricing is contact-for-quote.
- LSA40k Large capacity liquid storage apparatus (250 gallons/946L) designed as a companion unit for the SCA40K, enabling full automatic fill and drain functionality. Features built-in sensors for water level and drain flow monitoring, integrated with the SCA40K control system for uninterrupted cleaning operations. Pricing is contact-for-quote.
- pca1200 Photopolymer Support Cleaning Apparatus designed to remove uncured resin from 3D printed photopolymer parts using IPA or DPM solutions. Generates micro-bubbles for thorough cleaning of part surfaces. Priced at $2,400.00.
- SCA Parts & Accessories Replacement parts, repair kits, consumables, and accessories for the SCA product family, including pump assemblies, heater assemblies, PCB assemblies, spray nozzles, power cords, baskets, lids, sensors, drain valves, control modules, wiper blades, solenoid valves, HP pump replacement kits, spray wands, hoses, and filters for sca1200ht, sca3600, and scaWaterjet systems.
- TCN Coloring Dyes Coloring dyes for 3D printed parts, including GTC Universal Liquid Dyes (for various plastic parts) and GTD High Performance Liquid Dyes (for laser sintering pieces requiring fastness properties). Available in 1L, 5L, and 10L sizes, compatible with SCA tanks for parts printed via SLS, MJF, and SAF technologies. Distributed in USA, Canada, and Mexico through the Oryx/TCN partnership.
- Custom Finishing Solutions & Professional Services Bespoke development of larger, more complex customized support removal and finishing solutions for industry manufacturers that need to scale AM post-processing beyond standard SCA products. Includes engineering consultation, custom system design, and integration support.
Quantifiable outcome
- Processing capacity: SCA-1200HT can process 2.4 lbs of support material before solution change; SCA 3600 can process 5 lbs
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Oryx Additive
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Oryx Additive technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Oryx Additive partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TCNcoreTCN, a global dye manufacturer headquartered in Grigny, France (founded 1963), partnered with Oryx Additive to distribute TCN coloring dyes for 3D printed parts in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Oryx stocks TCN dyes in Arizona for immediate shipment. TCN dyes are designed for coloration of finished and previously polished plastic parts using GTC and GTD liquid dye formulations.
- ArburgcoreArburg, a global leading manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines and developer of the Freeformer 3D printer, partnered with Oryx to provide expedited support removal solutions to Arburg's customers. The partnership addresses industrial AM customers producing functional parts from production-grade injection molding granulates.
- MakerBotcoreMakerBot, a global 3D printing leader and subsidiary of Stratasys, partnered with Oryx to offer support removal solutions to METHOD 3D printer customers. The sca1200ht is recommended for removal of soluble supports from parts printed on METHOD printers using PVA and Stratasys SR-30 support materials.
- AdvancedTekminorAuthorized reseller located in St. Paul, MN 55117 serving the upper Midwest region
- Purple Platypus, Inc.minorAuthorized reseller located in Irvine, CA 92606 serving the California region
- GoEngineerminorAuthorized reseller located in Midvale, UT 84047 serving the Utah and Rocky Mountain region
- TriMech SolutionsminorAuthorized reseller located in Glen Allen, VA 23060 serving the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic region
- Prototyping SolutionsminorAuthorized reseller located in Birmingham, AL 35244 serving the Alabama and Southeast region
- Wietech 3DminorAuthorized reseller located in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil serving the Latin American market
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Oryx Additive competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT): AMT's PostPro line delivers automated chemical smoothing and surface finishing for 3D printed polymer parts, positioning it as a direct competitor across the same finishing workflow Oryx targets.
- PostProcess Technologies: PostProcess Technologies is a direct competitor in automated post-processing of 3D printed parts, offering a portfolio of chemistry- and media-based finishing systems that overlap with Oryx's SCA support removal line.
- DyeMansion: DyeMansion is a direct peer that builds post-processing systems for polymer 3D printed parts, including depowdering, smoothing (PowderShot), and color/dyeing — adjacent and competing categories to Oryx's SCA support cleaning and TCN dye offering.
Broad incumbents
- Materialise: Materialise operates one of the largest 3D printing service bureaus and develops software-driven finishing workflows; at scale it represents both an enterprise customer and a competitor for Oryx's service bureau target segment.
- Formlabs: Formlabs is a 3D printer OEM with a strong SLA/DLP installed base; its integrated Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing competes in the same workflow that Oryx's pca1200 photopolymer cleaning targets.
- Stratasys: Stratasys is a major 3D printer OEM and parent of MakerBot (an Oryx distribution partner); its GrabCAD Print and integrated workflow offerings create potential direct competition in support removal while also serving as a channel partner.
- Rösler Oberflächentechnik: Rösler is an established manufacturer of industrial mass finishing, vibratory, and shot blasting equipment with a growing AM parts-finishing footprint; its broader scale and installed base make it a meaningful adjacent competitor.
- 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a major 3D printer OEM with broad polymer and metal AM offerings and integrated workflow software; its installed base and proprietary support materials can compete with or substitute for Oryx's SCA systems.
Emerging players
- Solukon Maschinenbau: Solukon offers automated depowdering and finishing systems primarily for metal AM with growing polymer AM exposure — adjacent technology in the broader 3D printing post-processing category where Oryx competes.
Others
- PADT: PADT is the engineering and design firm from which Oryx Additive was spun off; while a parent rather than competitor, PADT provides engineering services and product development resources that overlap with Oryx's broader service offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Oryx Additive social profiles
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Oryx Additive leadership team
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Oryx Additive funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Oryx Additive
What does Oryx Additive do?
Oryx Additive designs, develops, and manufactures Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) systems for automated removal of soluble support materials from 3D printed parts. The product portfolio spans benchtop units (sca1200ht), mid-range industrial systems (sca3600), water-jetting spray booths (scaWaterjet), large-capacity submersible washing tanks (SCA40k) with companion liquid storage (LSA40k), and a photopolymer cleaner (pca1200). The company also distributes TCN coloring dyes and offers custom finishing solutions and professional services to additive manufacturers.
Is Oryx Additive a public or private company?
Oryx Additive is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Oryx Additive founded?
Oryx Additive was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Oryx Additive based?
Oryx Additive is headquartered in Tempe, United States, in the North America region.
How does Oryx Additive make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - SCA Product Line is the primary driver. The others are parts & Accessories, TCN Dye Products and custom Solutions & Professional Services.
Who are Oryx Additive's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), PostProcess Technologies and DyeMansion. Broad incumbents are Materialise, Formlabs, Stratasys, Rösler Oberflächentechnik and 3D Systems. Solukon Maschinenbau is listed as an emerging player. PADT is listed as an others.
Does Oryx Additive have an API?
No public API is recorded for Oryx Additive.
What industry is Oryx Additive in?
Oryx Additive's product category is Additive Manufacturing Finishing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAIAK, Support Removal & Finishing Tools/Consumables (Cutters, Abrasives, Sandpaper, Deburring), with a secondary code of IMAHALAD, Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment.