What AprintaPro GmbH does

AprintaPro GmbH is a Vienna-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 2016 that formulates, produces, and distributes consumables and accessories for FDM and resin (MSLA, SLA, DLP) 3D printing under three brands: AprintaPro (FDM tools and consumables), 3D-basics (resin 3D printing consumables, partnered with Formlabs), and PrintaGuide (3D printing resource platform). Its core products include all-metal cleaning needles for nozzle maintenance, PrintaClean build-plate solvent, and the PrintaFix / PrintaStick anti-warping adhesive line, alongside resin solvents and resins under 3D-basics. Manufacturing is conducted in a custom-built, purpose-designed in-house plant spanning over 1,000m² with batch-level testing and in-house Safety Data Sheet (SDS) production compliant with EU REACH and CLP regulations; the company also offers custom chemical formulation, recycling programs, and regulatory compliance support to partners.

The company operates a hybrid product-led go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own Shopware storefronts (aprintapro.com for FDM products, 3d-basics.com for resin products) with a separate B2B/reseller channel offering invoice billing, weight-based shipping rates, and freight logistics via DPD, Dachser, and DHL Express. Pricing is unit-based and transactional (e.g., €2.99 cleaning needles, €5.49 PrintaClean 250ml, €13.99 PrintaFix 100ml, €29.99 PrintaFix 250ml) under a pay-as-you-go model, with no disclosed subscription or recurring contract revenue streams.

The company serves four primary customer segments — individual makers/hobbyists, industry professionals, retailers/resellers, and B2B/corporate customers — across 25+ European countries (with UK shipping limited to corporate customers) plus the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Leadership is concentrated in Managing Director Mathias Zwirschitz; the firm is privately held, bootstrapped (no funding rounds disclosed), and supported by the Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien). Reported headcount is 1–10 employees.

Name

AprintaPro GmbH

Legal name

AprintaPro GmbH

Website

https://aprintapro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AprintaPro GmbH is a Vienna-based manufacturer founded in 2016 that formulates and sells specialty chemicals and accessories for FDM and resin 3D printing under the AprintaPro, 3D-basics, and PrintaGuide brands, serving makers, industry professionals, resellers, and B2B customers across Europe, the US, Canada, and Mexico through own e-commerce storefronts and a reseller channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Consumables

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Resin Handling & Vat/Recoater Components (Vats, Films, Blades, Pumps) (IMAAAIAD)

Keywords

• 3D printing consumables
• FDM printing accessories
• Anti-warping solutions
• Build plate adhesives
• Private label chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Guntramsdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - FDM 3D Printing Accessories: Sale of FDM 3D printing tools and accessories under the AprintaPro brand, including cleaning needles, adhesive solutions (PrintaFix, PrintaStick), and cleaning solvents (PrintaClean). Products are sold in various sizes with one-time purchase pricing.
2. Product Sales - Resin 3D Printing Supplies: Sale of resin 3D printing products under the 3D-basics brand, including solvents, resins, and accessories for MSLA, SLA, and DLP technologies. Strategic partnership with Formlabs referenced.
3. B2B / Reseller Sales: Sales to registered businesses and resellers with invoice payment options. Separate pricing structure for resellers based on product weight and destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AprintaPro GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells a proprietary line of specialty chemicals and accessories for 3D printing. Its FDM-focused AprintaPro brand covers build plate preparation (PrintaFix anti-warping spray, PrintaStick and PrintaGlue adhesives) and printer maintenance (PrintaClean cleaning solvent, all-metal Cleaning Needles). Through its 3D-basics brand it sells solvents and resins for MSLA, SLA, and DLP resin printers.

Product overview

AprintaPro GmbH is a dedicated 3D printing solutions company operating under a multi-brand portfolio. The core AprintaPro brand focuses on FDM 3D printing tools and accessories, providing essential maintenance and adhesion products. The product line centers on build plate preparation and printer maintenance: Cleaning Needles for nozzle unclogging, PrintaClean as a build plate cleaning solvent, and the PrintaFix/PrintaStick adhesive line for preventing warping and ensuring first-layer adhesion across all standard materials (PLA, PET-G, and composites). The 3D-basics brand (also operated by AprintaPro GmbH) covers resin 3D printing solutions including solvents and resins. PrintaGuide serves as an informational platform for comparing 3D printers and materials. The company also offers B2B services including custom chemical formulation, recycling programs, and compliance/regulatory support for resin and solvent products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AprintaPro: Trusted brand for high-quality FDM 3D printing tools and accessories. Designed with reliability and functionality in mind, offering essential products that enhance the FDM printing experience.
• 3D-basics
• PrintaGuide

Products and services

• Cleaning Needles Blister 5x 0.3 x 70mm Sharp, flexible, all-metal heat-resistant needles sold in a 5-pack, designed to unclog 0.4mm FDM 3D printer nozzles without melting. Targeted at FDM printer owners and operators.
• PrintaClean 250ml Build plate cleaning solvent in a 250ml spray bottle that removes dust, dirt and adhesive residue from 3D printer build plates. For FDM and resin printer users preparing build plates.
• PrintaFix 100ml Anti-warping spray solution in a 100ml bottle that bonds prints to the build plate during printing. Compatible with PLA, PET-G, and PLA/PET-G-based composite filaments such as wood-filled and carbon-fiber-filled. Lasts up to 150 prints per bottle.
• PrintaFix 250ml Larger 250ml size of the PrintaFix anti-warping spray solution, with the same bonding and compatibility profile (PLA, PET-G, wood- and carbon-fiber-filled composites) and coverage of up to 375 prints per bottle.
• PrintaFix Spray 400ml Aerosol spray format of PrintaFix in a 400ml can for faster, even coverage of the build plate. Same anti-warping, material-compatibility and bonding performance as the bottle formats.
• PrintaStick 50ml Sponge-applicator build plate adhesive in a 50ml bottle. High temperature resistant, low odor, compatible with common 3D printing materials including high-temperature technical filaments, designed to prevent warping.
• PrintaGlue 10g 10g adhesive product for securing 3D prints to build plates, distributed with multi-language Safety Data Sheets.

Quantifiable outcome

• PrintaFix 500ml lasts up to 750 3D prints; 250ml lasts up to 375 prints; 100ml lasts up to 150 prints
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• FormlabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Formlabs referenced as part of the 3D-basics brand strategy. Formlabs is a leading provider of professional 3D printing solutions, and the partnership brings innovative resin printing solutions to customers.
• Vienna Business AgencysupportiveOthersSupported by Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien). The agency supports innovative companies in Vienna and provides backing for AprintaPro's operations and growth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• eSun (Shenzhen Esun Industrial): One of the largest manufacturers of 3D printing filament and resins globally, with broad SKU coverage in FDM and MSLA consumables. Closely comparable to AprintaPro across both FDM accessories and resin chemistries.
• Polymaker: Global 3D printing materials manufacturer producing filament and resin for industrial and prosumer segments. Comparable to AprintaPro in branded consumables manufacturing and B2B materials supply.
• Formlabs: Global leader in professional SLA 3D printers and a major producer of proprietary 3D printing resins. Direct comparable to AprintaPro's 3D-basics resin line, and already a strategic partner, illustrating overlap in both resin chemistry and channel.
• Phrozen: Taiwan-based maker of MSLA 3D printers and a growing portfolio of branded resins. Comparable to AprintaPro in resin manufacturing for the resin-printing segment, with overlapping end customers.
• Siraya Tech: Specialty manufacturer of 3D printing resins for engineering, dental, and craft use cases. Highly comparable to AprintaPro's 3D-basics line in terms of resin formulation, niche positioning, and direct-to-consumer channel mix.
• Hatchbox: Popular consumer-facing 3D printing filament brand sold via Amazon and direct channels. Comparable to AprintaPro's FDM-focused product line in target customer (hobbyists/prosumers) and DTC e-commerce motion.
• MatterHackers: US-based retailer and manufacturer of 3D printing supplies, including its own filament line (PRO Series). Comparable to AprintaPro as a multi-brand consumables player combining DTC e-commerce with proprietary materials.
• Prusa Polymers (by Prusa Research): Materials arm of Prusa Research, producing proprietary filaments and resins for the Prusa 3D printer ecosystem. Comparable to AprintaPro as a vertically integrated OEM with proprietary chemistry for FDM and resin printing.

Broad incumbents

• Creality: World's largest FDM 3D printer brand by unit volume, with growing in-house consumables. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end-market, though primarily a hardware company rather than specialty chemicals.
• Anycubic: Large 3D printer manufacturer with an expanding portfolio of branded resin and FDM consumables. Overlaps with AprintaPro in consumables but at much larger scale and across printer hardware too.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aprintapro
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aprintapro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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