What Proto Products does

Proto Products (legal entity: Jewelry Engineering Technology & Training, dba Proto Products) is a privately held, specialty 3D printing equipment dealer and solutions provider founded in 1992, operating from Ashland City, United States with 11-50 employees. The company is the authorized U.S. dealer for Asiga-brand DLP/SLA 3D printers, offering the MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA, and PICO2 series machines along with proprietary ProtoCAST castable UV resins developed in-house since 2013 by JETT Research Lab, and complementary consumables including build trays, dental resins, audiology resins, and post-processing equipment (Asiga CURE 1.5, ECO IPA Recovery System). Customer segments include dental laboratories and practices, audiology labs, jewelry designers and manufacturers, biomedical and microfluidics researchers, and mechanical engineering prototypers, with use cases spanning surgical guides, hearing aid shells, investment casting patterns, and microfluidic devices.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market primarily through its own e-commerce storefront at protoproducts.com, with phone (1-844-We Proto) and email sales channels, and also offers technical consulting at $250/hour. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (printers priced at quote; high-end systems reaching $77,750 for Pro4K80XLUV), consumables and resins ($175-$355/liter; build trays $85-$449), accessories and spares, and professional services. The company emphasizes its differentiator of being the only Asiga dealer that actively uses 3D printing equipment in its own daily work, with founders J. Tyler Teague (35+ years manufacturing experience, patents on jewelry tools and alloys) and Jeff Hoover collectively bringing nearly 50 years of combined design and manufacturing expertise.

Proto Products has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, no acquisitions or mergers, and no public listing. Its competitive positioning rests on dealer exclusivity for Asiga technology, proprietary materials (ProtoCAST, SuperCAST-X launched January 2021, SuperWAX), deep founder expertise in jewelry casting and dental workflows, and an open material system on Asiga printers that supports third-party resins including its own. The company serves primarily SMB and professional buyers across multiple verticals with no named anchor enterprise customers, and the only public customer testimonial is from an unnamed dental organization citing Asiga MAX print quality.

Name

Proto Products

Legal name

Jewelry Engineering Technology & Training, dba Proto Products

Website

https://protoproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proto Products is a privately held U.S. dealer (founded 1992) that sells Asiga DLP/SLA 3D printers, proprietary castable resins, and consumables directly to dental labs, audiology labs, jewelry manufacturers, biomedical researchers, and engineering prototypers via e-commerce and technical consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Equipment and Rapid Prototyping Supplies

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Prototype Program Management & Low-Volume Pilot Runs (Bridge to Production) (IMAAAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), Engineering Prototype Builds (Form/Fit/Function) (IMAAAFAB), Medical Devices & Dental (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAD)

Keywords

• DLP 3D printers
• Rapid prototyping equipment
• UV castable resins
• Dental lab supplies
• Jewelry casting materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of Asiga 3D printing equipment including MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA, and PICO2 series machines along with build platforms and accessories.
2. Consumables and Resins: Sale of UV resins (castable, dental, engineering), build trays, and machine consumables. Resins available in 500ml and 1-liter bottles. Build trays available in various capacities from 1L to 10L.
3. Technical Support and Consulting: Product and process engineering consulting services offered at $250/hour with one-hour minimum. Services include help with machine operation, industry-specific support, and resin casting guidance.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of machine spares, upgrades, cleaning supplies, storage cases, and ancillary equipment for 3D printing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Proto Products is the authorized dealer for Asiga DLP/SLA 3D printers (MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA, PICO2 series) along with UV castable resins, dental and audiology materials, build trays, post-processing equipment, and spares. The company also sells its own proprietary ProtoCAST resin and provides hourly product and process engineering consulting. Customers include dental labs, audiology labs, jewelry manufacturers, mechanical engineers, and biomedical/microfluidics researchers requiring precision small-detail parts.

Product overview

Proto Products is a specialized 3D printing equipment dealer and solutions provider, focusing exclusively on Asiga-brand DLP/SLA 3D printers and related consumables, accessories, and services. The product portfolio centers on Asiga desktop 3D printers (MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA, PICO2 series) used across dental, audiology, jewelry, microfluidics, and engineering prototyping industries. Supporting the printer lineup is a comprehensive ecosystem of UV resins including proprietary ProtoCAST, SuperCAST, and SuperWAX castable resins alongside third-party materials (EasyCast, Pro3dure, Asiga dental resins). Post-processing is supported through Asiga CURE curing units and the ECO IPA Recovery System for solvent recycling. Consumables include build trays in multiple capacities (1L–10L) with variants for different applications (Universal, Low Force, UltraGloss, Ultra Endurance). Proto Products differentiates through deep technical expertise, offering consulting and support services, with nearly 50 years of combined experience from founders with backgrounds in jewelry manufacturing, precious metals casting, and rapid prototyping across multiple industry sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asiga 3D Printer Lineup (MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA 32, PICO2) Authorized sale of Asiga DLP/SLA desktop 3D printers with 27-75 micron X/Y resolution, 405nm UV LED, Smart Positioning System, internal radiometer, and open material compatibility. Sold to dental, audiology, jewelry, mechanical engineering, and biomedical buyers.
• EC 12 (EasyCast) 3D Printer EasyCast-branded 3D printer tailored for casting applications such as jewelry and dental workflows.
• ECO IPA Recovery System Solvent recovery system for recycling isopropyl alcohol (IPA) used in 3D printing post-processing, reducing operational costs and environmental waste.
• ProtoCAST Castable UV Resin Proprietary premium castable UV resin developed by JETT Research Lab with zero thermal expansion, zero shrinkage, fast and accurate printing, and excellent burn-out leaving minimal ash. Suitable for high-resolution prints for jewelry and dental casting, priced at $349 per kilogram.
• SuperCAST-X Direct Casting Resin Newest Asiga direct casting resin released January 2021 with smooth surface at 50 microns, very low viscosity for easy cleanup, and castable with normal wax burnout schedule. Suitable for jewelry and dental casting.
• SuperCAST-S Direct Casting Material High-definition direct casting material for part accuracy and surface quality with smooth build surface and precise measurement reproduction. Dark green color, easy direct investment casting.
• SuperWAX Wax-Based Resin Wax-based resin for 3D printing with properties similar to traditional wax for jewelry casting applications.
• Easy Cast 200 and Easy Cast 400 Photopolymer Wax Resins Photopolymer wax resins from ResinWorks in 20% and 40% wax content formulations for direct investment casting of medium-to-large jewelry pieces including signet and school rings. Opaque peach color, formulated for DLP 3D printers, with simple post-print wash and cure.
• Asiga DentaModel Tan Dental Resin High precision dental model material for crown/bridge, removable die models, and orthodontic thermo-forming. Produces crisp dental models with over 93% of data points within 50 microns and 31 micron standard deviation. Priced at $175 per liter with bulk discounts.
• Asiga Dental Resins (DentaGUIDE, DentaFORM, DentaCAST) Family of Asiga dental resins covering surgical guides (DentaGUIDE), dental models (DentaFORM), and direct investment casting (DentaCAST) for dental implant procedures and restorations.
• Pro3dure GR Series Audiology Resins (GR-1, GR-10, GR-12, GR-13) Audiology-specific resins for ear molds, ear shells, and custom in-ear audio devices, available in Clear, Black, and Orange variants for different audiology applications.
• Pro3dure Audio Print Clear Lacquer Universal light-curing 1-component lacquer for surface sealing of hard ear molds and in-ear shells, providing scratch-resistant, high-gloss finish with lowest yellowing over long-term UV exposure.
• Asiga CURE 1.5 Post-Curing Unit Post-curing chamber with vacuum, heating, and nitrogen connectivity featuring pre-programmed curing profiles and 405nm LEDs. Eliminates oxygen inhibition layer for bio-compatible parts. Priced at $4,195.
• Asiga Build Trays (Universal, Low Force, UltraGloss, Ultra Endurance) Build trays/vats for various Asiga machines in 1L, 2L, 5L, and 10L capacities. Types include Universal, Low Force, UltraGloss, and Ultra Endurance trays, with RFID tags tracking material usage. Pricing ranges from $85 to $449 depending on capacity and type.
• Asiga Machine Spares & Upgrades Replacement parts for Asiga 3D printers including build platforms, LCD control screens, barrel nuts, calibration tools, and storage cases.
• Asiga Composer Software Intuitive, automatic STL and SLC support and build preparation software included with Asiga 3D printers with free upgrades. Available for Windows (32/64-bit), Linux, and Mac OS X. Latest version 1.1.11.
• Technical Support and Consulting Services Product and process engineering consulting for research, jewelry design engineering, and custom part development at $250 per hour with a one-hour minimum. Services include help with machine operation, industry-specific support, and resin casting guidance across jewelry, dental, microfluidics, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D scans of full-arch dental models printed in DentaMODEL demonstrate over 93% of data points are within 50 microns of the original CAD file with a standard deviation of 31 microns

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AsigacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProto Products is the authorized dealer for Asiga 3D printing equipment including the MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, ULTRA, and PICO2 series. Asiga manufactures DLP/SLA 3D printers with proprietary Smart Positioning System technology. Proto Products has been an Asiga reseller and emphasizes that they used these machines in their own work before becoming dealers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Formlabs: Formlabs is a leading desktop SLA 3D printer manufacturer with a strong dental and professional prototyping presence. Directly comparable to Proto Products because both sell DLP/SLA printers, proprietary resins, and target dental, engineering, and jewelry prototyping customers.
• SprintRay: SprintRay specializes in 3D printing solutions for dental practices and labs, including printers, resins, and workflow software. Comparable to Proto Products as a dental-focused 3D printing hardware and consumables provider, though SprintRay sells its own-branded systems.
• DWS Systems: DWS Systems manufactures professional SLA/DLP 3D printers targeted at jewelry, dental, and industrial prototyping. Comparable to Proto Products' Asiga line and is even referenced by Proto Products' founders as equipment they have personally operated.
• EnvisionTEC (ETEC / Desktop Health): EnvisionTEC (now operating under ETEC and Desktop Health) is a pioneer in DLP 3D printing for dental, hearing aid, and jewelry applications. Comparable to Proto Products because both serve dental, audiology, and jewelry with high-precision DLP printers and castable resins.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a major 3D printing OEM with a broad portfolio of FDM, PolyJet, and SLA systems serving dental, aerospace, and engineering. Comparable to Proto Products as a high-end 3D printer vendor in dental and engineering prototyping, with substantially broader reach and direct sales infrastructure.
• Carbon: Carbon produces Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) production 3D printers and resins, with a strong dental and consumer products presence. Comparable to Proto Products in the dental and engineering prototyping space, though Carbon operates at a much larger scale with proprietary continuous DLS technology.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a global 3D printing incumbent offering a wide range of printers, materials, and on-demand services across dental, jewelry, and engineering. Comparable as a broad-competitor in Proto Products' served verticals, though it operates at much larger scale and with its own proprietary technology.

Emerging players

• Whip Mix: Whip Mix is a dental supply distributor that has expanded into 3D printing equipment, resins, and digital dentistry workflows. Comparable to Proto Products as a dental-focused 3D printing distributor, though Whip Mix carries a broader portfolio of dental lab supplies.
• B9Creations: B9Creations manufactures high-resolution DLP 3D printers primarily for jewelry casting, dental, and engineering prototyping. Directly comparable to Proto Products' jewelry and dental focus, with a similar emphasis on precision castable resin workflows.
• Ackuretta: Ackuretta is a dental-focused 3D printer and resin manufacturer offering DLP printers and validated workflows for dental labs. Comparable to Proto Products as a dental 3D printing specialist, though Ackuretta develops its own hardware rather than reselling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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