Machines 3D
Machines-3D is a privately held French distributor (founded 2013) that resells 3D printers, scanners, consumables, software, and FabLab equipment from 20+ leading brands to hobbyists, education, industry, and dental customers across Europe via e-commerce, reseller network, and specialized dental sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersValenciennes, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Machines 3D does
Machines-3D is a privately held, founder-owned French distributor of 3D printing and digital fabrication equipment, headquartered at La Citadelle des Savoir-Faire in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut (Valenciennes area) and operating since 2013. The company curates and resells hardware, consumables, software, and accessories from more than 20 leading brands — including Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Creality, Intamsys, Raise3D, Formlabs, Shining 3D, Zortrax, Elegoo, Revopoint, and BASF Forward AM — across FDM, resin (SLA/DLP/LCD), metal/ceramic, and concrete 3D printing technologies, alongside 3D scanners (metrology, reverse engineering, dental) and FabLab equipment (thermoformers, laser cutters, CNC mills, VR). Its dedicated dental division supplies end-to-end workflows combining 3D printers, scanners, thermoformers, dental machining, certified resins, and CAD/CAM software (Exocad, iNPLAN SaaS).
Machines-3D runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront supplemented by telephone inside sales, a quote-request system for B2B customers, a network of resellers across France and Europe, and a specialized dental sales motion. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware and consumable sales (filaments, resins, spare parts, accessories) with a smaller recurring stream from certified Qualiopi training programs, software licensing (Exocad perpetual/flex packs, iNPLAN SaaS), and after-sales/repair services. Pricing is publicly disclosed at unit level with optional 4x interest-free payment via PayPal, and volume purchases are handled via quotes.
The customer base spans hobbyists/makers, education (schools, universities, racing teams), industry/manufacturing, healthcare, jewelry, and a pronounced dental laboratory/professional segment. Notable showcase end customers include CNES (French space agency) and the Dutch Army for industrial applications. The company operates with a small team of 1-10 employees, is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and positions itself as Europe's N°1 distributor for 3D printing equipment, supporting this claim with a 96% Avis-Vérifiés satisfaction rating and 24-hour Chronopost express delivery across France, Belgium, and international destinations.
Machines 3D firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Machines 3D
- Legal name
- Machines-3D
- Website
- https://machines-3d.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Machines-3D is a privately held French distributor (founded 2013) that resells 3D printers, scanners, consumables, software, and FabLab equipment from 20+ leading brands to hobbyists, education, industry, and dental customers across Europe via e-commerce, reseller network, and specialized dental sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Machines 3D industry classification
Industry- Product category
- 3D Printing Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- 3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL), Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Electronics, Sensors & Control Spares (Thermistors, Encoders, Boards, Cables) (IMAAAIAL), Machine Control, Firmware & Print Management (IMAAACAD), 3D Printing, CAD & Digital Fabrication Programs (EDAMADAH)
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Where Machines 3D is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valenciennes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Machines 3D business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- 3D Printer Sales: Sale of 3D printers including FDM, resin, industrial, dental, educational, and jewelry sectors across multiple brands (Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Creality, Intamsys, Raise3D, Tiertime, Elegoo, Zortrax, Zmorph).
- 3D Scanner Sales: Distribution of 3D scanners including Shining 3D Einscan series, Revopoint, Creality, and metrology/inspection solutions.
- Consumables (Filaments & Resins): Sale of filaments (PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, PC, flexible materials, fiber-reinforced, high-temp materials like PEEK) and UV resins across multiple brands. Includes specialty materials for dental applications.
- Spare Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts, print surfaces, maintenance kits, and accessories for all major printer and scanner brands.
- FabLab Equipment: Sale of thermoformers, laser cutters, CNC mills, spray booths, virtual reality equipment, and 2D printers/plotters.
- Professional Services: After-sales service, repair center, training programs (including certified Qualiopi formations), and R&D services.
- Dental Solutions: Complete dental solutions including 3D dental printers, dental scanners, thermoformers, dental machining, dental resins, and CAD/CAM software (Exocad, iNPLAN).
- Software Licensing: Distribution of 3D software including Exocad (for prosthetists and dentists), Exoplan for implants and surgical guides, MAESTRO 3D, ORTHOiN3D, andGeomagic.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Consumer/Individual Tier |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional/Business Tier |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refurbished Equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Packaged Solutions |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Training Services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Machines 3D product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Machines 3D is a European distributor of 3D printers, 3D scanners, and consumables (filaments and resins) for 3D printing. The company distributes leading brands including Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Creality, Intamsys, Raise3D, Formlabs, Shining 3D, and others. It also offers FabLab equipment (CNC mills, laser cutters, thermoformers), specialized dental 3D solutions, dedicated dental software (Exocad, iNPLAN), after-sales service, repair, and Qualiopi-certified training programs.
Product overview
Machines-3D is a European distributor of 3D printing and digital fabrication equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around multiple product categories that work together to serve professional 3D manufacturing needs. The core offerings include 3D Printers (FDM and resin technologies from brands like Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Intamsys, Raise3D) and 3D Scanners (from Shining 3D, Revopoint, Creality), which form the hardware foundation. These are complemented by dedicated Dental Solutions including specialized printers, scanners, thermoforming machines, and CAD software (Exocad, iNPLAN). The company provides a full consumables ecosystem with proprietary and third-party Filaments (PLA, ABS, PETG, flexible TPU, nylon, polycarbonate, fiber-reinforced materials) and Resins across multiple technologies (UV-SLA, UV-DLP/LCD, Daylight). Supporting products include Fablab equipment (thermoformers, laser cutters, CNC mills), spare parts, accessories, and professional training services. The portfolio enables customers to source complete 3D manufacturing workflows from a single distributor.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 3D Printers 3D printers across multiple technologies (FDM, resin SLA/DLP/LCD, ceramic/metal, concrete) from distributed brands including Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Creality, Intamsys, Raise3D, Tiertime, Zortrax, Zmorph, Shining 3D, Elegoo, and Constructions-3D. Available in industrial, medical, professional, education, dental, jewelry, and hobby/leisure categories.
- 3D Scanners
- Dental Solutions Complete dental 3D solutions including dental 3D printers, dental scanners, dental thermoforming machines, dental machining, complete dental packages, and dental-specific software (Exocad, iNPLAN). Designed for dental prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, dental restorations, and dental laboratory workflows.
- FabLab Equipment FabLab machinery including thermoformers, laser cutters, CNC mills, paint booths, 2D printers, laser decorators, engravers, and virtual reality equipment for FabLabs, maker spaces, and small workshops.
- 3D Filaments 3D printing filaments in PLA, ABS, PETG, flexible (TPE/TPU), nylon/polyamide, polycarbonate, fiber-reinforced (carbon fiber, glass fiber), and high-temperature materials (PEEK/PEKK/ULTEM). Distributed brands include Bambu Lab, BASF Forward AM, Kimya, igus, eSun, Flashforge, Intamsys, Raise3D, Zortrax, and Machines-3D own brand.
- 3D Resins 3D printing resins including UV-SLA, UV-DLP/LCD, and Daylight resins from brands including BASF Forward AM, Formlabs, Graphy, Detax, eSun, Keyprint, Liqcreate, Shining 3D, Sprintray, Zortrax, and dental-specific resins.
- Spare Parts Replacement parts and spare parts for various 3D printer brands including Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Raise3D, Zortrax, Tiertime, Intamsys, Zmorph, Formlabs, and others.
- Accessories Accessories for FDM printers (bed adhesion, maintenance/cleaning/finishing, enclosure/filtration, filament dryers), resin printers (UV chambers, resin cleaning, maintenance), and 3D scanners.
- Exocad Dental CAD Software Dental CAD software including Exocad for dental technicians, Exocad Chairside for dentists, Exoplan for implants and surgical guides, and license packs (Flex and Perpetual).
- iNPLAN SaaS Software SaaS dental software for in-office aligner production, featuring automated cut line transposition and integrated traceability and labeling.
- Training Services Qualiopi-certified training programs for 3D printing technology, 3D scanners, and dental applications including certified Graphy training.
- After-Sales and Repair Services Technical support, customer service, repair center, and R&D services for 3D printing equipment, with in-country after-sales service and repair capabilities in France.
Quantifiable outcome
- 96% customer satisfaction on Avis-Vérifiés
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Machines 3D
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Machines 3D technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Machines 3D partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Bambu LabcoreOfficial distributor/reseller of Bambu Lab 3D printers, filaments, and accessories. Featured as a primary brand on the Machines-3D platform with extensive product range including P1S, H2D, H2S, X2D series and AMS systems.
- FlashforgecoreOfficial reseller of Flashforge 3D printers including Guider series, Adventurer series, and related products.
- CrealitycoreAuthorized reseller of Creality 3D printers and scanners including Ender series and CR-SCAN lineup.
- IntamsyscoreOfficial distributor of Intamsys high-temperature industrial 3D printers suitable for aerospace, automotive, and professional applications including PEEK materials.
- Raise3DcoreOfficial reseller of Raise3D professional 3D printers and filaments for industrial applications.
- TiertimecoreOfficial distributor of Tiertime/UP series 3D printers including UP300, X5, and related consumables.
- Shining 3DcoreOfficial reseller of Shining 3D products including Einscan scanners, FreeScan metrology scanners, and dental solutions.
- FormlabscoreAuthorized reseller of Formlabs resin 3D printers, materials, and post-processing equipment for professional and dental applications.
- ZortraxcoreOfficial reseller of Zortrax 3D printers and proprietary filaments including Z-NYLON, Z-ULTRA, Z-PETG, and Z-ESD.
- ElegoocoreAuthorized reseller of Elegoo resin 3D printers including Saturn series.
- ZmorphcoreOfficial reseller of Zmorph multi-tool 3D printers and accessories.
- RevopointcoreAuthorized reseller of Revopoint 3D scanners including the Miraco autonomous scanner.
- GraphycoreKey partner for dental 3D printing solutions. Machines-3D honored at Graphy's first global partner meeting in Seoul. Certified Graphy training programs available.
- GeomagiccorePartnership for Geomagic 3D scanning software and quality control solutions integrated into the product catalog.
- ExocadcoreAuthorized distributor of Exocad dental CAD/CAM software including Exocad for prosthetists, Chairside for dentists, Exoplan for surgical guides, and license packs.
- BASF Forward AMmajorReseller of BASF Forward AM filaments and resins including Ultrafuse, Prostyl, and Forward AM dental resins.
- KimyamajorReseller of Kimya 3D filaments including ABS, Kevlar, PETG carbon, TPU, and specialty composites.
- ZetamixmajorReseller of Zetamix metal and ceramic filaments including 316L stainless steel for sintering applications.
- RolandmajorReseller of Roland FabLab equipment including milling machines and other CNC solutions.
- SprintraymajorAuthorized reseller of Sprintray dental 3D printers and resins.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Machines 3D competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Creality: Chinese manufacturer of prosumer 3D printers and scanners, also sold through Machines-3D — comparable as a downstream competitor for consumer 3D printing demand and as a supplier.
- Bambu Lab: Hong Kong-based fast-growing manufacturer of prosumer FDM 3D printers and the largest single-brand contributor to Machines-3D's catalog — a critical principal whose go-to-market evolution (including DTC) materially affects Machines-3D's economics.
- Formlabs: US manufacturer of professional resin 3D printers and a key supplier/partner of Machines-3D (authorized reseller) — comparable insofar as both serve dental and professional markets, but Formlabs is also a manufacturer and direct competitor in hardware.
Direct peers
- 3DJake: Germany-based pan-European 3D printing e-commerce specialist distributing filaments, resins, printers and scanners from multiple brands to consumers, professionals and industrial buyers — a near-identical business model to Machines-3D but at larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- GoPrint3D: UK-based distributor of industrial and professional 3D printers, scanners and consumables with installation and training services — directly comparable as a European value-added 3D printing distributor.
Broad incumbents
- Materialise: Belgium-headquartered additive manufacturing software and services company with a pan-European industrial and medical customer base — geographically Europe's closest large-scale additive-manufacturing incumbent.
- Stratasys: Established industrial / professional 3D printing equipment and materials vendor — competes for the same industrial / aerospace / defense customers that Machines-3D serves via Intamsys and Raise3D lines.
- Prusa Research: Czech-based manufacturer of prosumer and professional FDM 3D printers with its own pan-European e-commerce and training ecosystem — competes for the same professional and education buyers that Machines-3D serves.
- 3D Systems: Global leader in industrial 3D printing hardware, software and services — overlaps with Machines-3D's industrial and dental segments, operating as a manufacturer plus direct-sales distributor rather than a multi-brand reseller.
- MatterHackers: Largest US-based 3D printing distributor selling printers, filaments, resins and accessories across prosumer and industrial segments — broader geographic reach and scale than Machines-3D with the same multi-brand retail model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Machines 3D
What does Machines 3D do?
Machines 3D is a European distributor of 3D printers, 3D scanners, and consumables (filaments and resins) for 3D printing. The company distributes leading brands including Bambu Lab, Flashforge, Creality, Intamsys, Raise3D, Formlabs, Shining 3D, and others. It also offers FabLab equipment (CNC mills, laser cutters, thermoformers), specialized dental 3D solutions, dedicated dental software (Exocad, iNPLAN), after-sales service, repair, and Qualiopi-certified training programs.
Is Machines 3D a public or private company?
Machines 3D is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Machines 3D founded?
Machines 3D was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Machines 3D based?
Machines 3D is headquartered in Valenciennes, France, in the Europe region.
How does Machines 3D make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. 3D Printer Sales are the primary driver. The others are 3D Scanner Sales, consumables (Filaments & Resins), spare Parts & Accessories, fabLab Equipment, professional Services, dental Solutions and software Licensing.
Who are Machines 3D's main competitors?
Others on record are Creality, Bambu Lab and Formlabs. Direct peers are 3DJake and GoPrint3D. Broad incumbents are Materialise, Stratasys, Prusa Research, 3D Systems and MatterHackers.
Does Machines 3D have an API?
No public API is recorded for Machines 3D.
What industry is Machines 3D in?
Machines 3D's product category is 3D Printing Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAK, Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems), with a secondary code of IMAAAAAL, 3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units). Its NAICS code is 3333 and its SIC code is 3550.