What Gizmo Dorks does

Gizmo Dorks LLC is a privately held direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in 3D printing filament and accessories, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Temple City, California. The company sells 3D printer filament across multiple material types — including PLA, ABS, PETG, HIPS, TPU, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acetal, Wood, PVA, Metal-filled, Carbon Fiber, PLA Pro Plus, Glitter PLA, and Silk PLA — in three spool formats (200g samples, 1kg standard, and 5kg large-format). Specialty variants include glow-in-the-dark, fluorescent, conductive, and heat-activated color-changing formulations. The core manufacturing technology features laser-controlled diameter tolerances with continuous multi-axis laser micrometer scanning during extrusion to ensure consistent, void-free filament. The company also offers complementary 3D printing accessories including PEI build surfaces, Kapton tape, blue painter's tape, 3M adhesive transfer tape, and print removal tools.

The business operates exclusively through its own BigCommerce-powered online storefront, with no disclosed third-party retail or distributor relationships. Primary customers are individual 3D printing hobbyists, with secondary segments including educational institutions (served via purchase order procurement and W9 documentation) and professional makers/small businesses using engineering-grade filaments for prototyping. Revenue is generated through one-time e-commerce transactions with prices ranging from $9.95 (200g sample spools) to $104.95 (5kg bulk spools), supplemented by gift certificates ($10-$300 denominations) and weight-based shipping fees on non-qualifying orders. The company offers free shipping promotions and a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. Marketing is primarily organic, relying on SEO, content marketing via an educational blog, email newsletters, and social sharing on Facebook and Twitter. The company has 11-50 employees, has never raised external funding, and remains founder-controlled.

Name

Gizmo Dorks

Legal name

Gizmo Dorks LLC

Website

https://gizmodorks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gizmo Dorks is a privately held direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer founded in 2009, selling 3D printer filament and accessories to hobbyists, educational institutions, and small businesses through its own online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Supplies & Filament

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Build Surface, Adhesion & Release Consumables (Sheets, Tapes, Sprays, Release Agents) (IMAAAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Processing Consumables & Wear Parts (Media, Tumbling Parts, Blasting Nozzles, Polishing Pads) (IMAAAIAJ), Printer & Scanner Accessories (ADF, Duplexers, Trays, Stands) (HDACAEAL)

Keywords

• 3D printer filament
• 3D printing supplies
• 3D printer accessories
• Engineering grade filament
• 3D printer build surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Temple City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of 3D printing filament and accessories through their BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront. Customers purchase individual products at listed prices with options for various spool sizes (200g, 1kg, 5kg) and filament types.
2. Gift Certificates: Digital gift certificates sold in denominations between $10 and $300, emailed to recipients after payment. These represent prepaid revenue that is redeemed upon future purchases.
3. Shipping Services: Shipping revenue from orders that do not qualify for free shipping promotions, calculated based on total shippable weight using USPS, UPS, or DHL carriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gizmo Dorks manufactures and sells 3D printer filament and accessories directly to consumers through its own e-commerce storefront. The catalog spans multiple filament materials (PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acetal, Wood, PVA, Metal-filled, Carbon Fiber, PLA Pro Plus, Glitter, Silk, Low Odor) and three spool sizes (200g samples, 1kg standard, 5kg bulk), complemented by 3D printer accessories such as PEI build surfaces, Kapton tape, blue painter's tape, 3M 468MP adhesive, and print removal tools.

Product overview

Gizmo Dorks is a 3D printing supplies company specializing in filament and accessories for desktop 3D printers. The core product portfolio consists of 3D printer filament sold in three spool sizes (200g sample, 1kg standard, and 5kg large format) across multiple material types including PLA, ABS, PETG, HIPS, TPU, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acetal, Wood, PVA, Metal-filled, Carbon Fiber, PLA Pro Plus, Glitter PLA, and Silk PLA. Specialty variants include conductive, glow-in-the-dark, fluorescent, and heat-activated color-changing formulations. The company also offers 3D printer accessories including PEI build surfaces (films and sheets), Kapton tape, blue painter's tape, 3M adhesive tapes, and print removal tools. Bundle packs are available for sampling multiple filament types. All filament is manufactured with laser-tight tolerances and features air bubble-free quality with a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Printer Filament (1kg) Standard 1kg spools of 3D printer filament available in 1.75mm and 3mm (2.85mm) diameters, featuring laser-tight tolerances and air bubble-free quality, serving hobbyists and professionals.
• 3D Printer Filament (200g Sample) Small format 200g sample spools allowing customers to try filament colors and quality before committing to larger 1kg or 5kg spools.
• 3D Printer Filament (5kg Large Format) Large format 5kg spools for long continuous 3D prints, reducing spool changes and filament waste.
• ABS 3D Printer Filament ABS filament for 3D printing, lightweight and durable with high glass transition temperature; available in 30+ colors including specialty variants (conductive, glow-in-the-dark, fluorescent, heat-activated color change).
• PLA 3D Printer Filament Biodegradable PLA filament derived from plant products, with low melting temperature and virtually warp-free printing; available in 39 colors.
• PETG 3D Printer Filament PETG filament combining strength and flexibility with minimal shrinkage and warping; FDA-approved for food contact.
• HIPS 3D Printer Filament High Impact Polystyrene filament used as an ABS alternative or as dissolvable support material dissolved by limonene.
• Flexible TPU Filament Soft flexible TPU filament with 95 Shore A hardness and 600% elongation at break, resistant to oils and grease.
• Nylon 3D Printer Filament Strong durable polyamide (Nylon) filament with high wear resistance and flexibility, ideal for engineering parts such as gears.
• Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filament Strong heat-resistant polycarbonate filament with high optical clarity, used for demanding engineering applications.
• Acetal 3D Printer Filament Acetal (POM/Delrin) filament with high stiffness, low friction, and excellent wear resistance for engineering parts.
• Wood 3D Printer Filament Composite filament of recycled wood and PLA with binding polymers, producing MDF-like finishes with adjustable shade based on print temperature.
• PVA 3D Printer Filament Water-soluble PVA filament used as dissolvable support material with PLA printing.
• Metal Filled 3D Printer Filament PLA filament compounded with approximately 5% metal powder (bronze or copper) for metallic appearance and feel.
• Carbon Fiber ABS 3D Printer Filament ABS filament blended with approximately 20% high modulus carbon fiber for increased stiffness, improved dimensional stability, and lightweight properties.
• PLA Pro Plus Engineering Grade Filament Engineering-grade PLA Pro Plus filament with 10x the toughness of standard PLA, plus superior layer bonding and reduced jamming.
• Glitter Sparkle PLA Filament PLA filament with physical glitter speckles for sparkle effects, engineered to reduce jamming.
• Silk PLA Filament High-gloss Silk PLA filament providing a shine finish without post-processing.
• Low Odor ABS Filament Low Odor ABS filament that eliminates the burning plastic smell during printing while retaining ABS mechanical properties.
• 5kg PETG Filament Large Format Spool Large 5kg PETG spools (300mm diameter) for continuous large-format 3D printing, available in 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters.
• PEI Film (0.5mm) 3D Printing Build Surface Polyetherimide (Ultem) 0.5mm build surface film with pre-applied 3M 468MP adhesive, providing strong filament adhesion and easy release on cooling.
• PEI Sheet (1mm) 3D Printing Build Surface 1mm Ultem 1000 grade PEI sheet build plate available in square and circular shapes from 4.7" to 20".
• Kapton Tape for 3D Printers Polyimide Kapton tape in rolls and sheets for heated build platforms, with high temperature resistance and self-releasing characteristics.
• Blue Tape for 3D Printers Blue painter's tape roll for 3D printer build surfaces.
• 3M 468MP Adhesive Transfer Tape High-performance 3M 468MP acrylic adhesive tape for applying PEI sheets to 3D print beds, heat-resistant up to 400°F.
• 3D Print Removal Tool Hand tool for removing completed 3D prints from build surfaces.
• Specialty Filament Bundle Pack 4-color 200g sample pack with TPU, Polycarbonate, Nylon, and PETG filaments for testing diverse mechanical properties.
• PLA Filament Bundle Pack 4-color PLA sample pack, including specialty colors such as glow-in-the-dark and thermochromic variants.
• ABS Filament Bundle Pack 4-color ABS sample pack available in multiple color combinations for testing.
• Low Odor ABS Filament Bundle Pack 4-color sample pack of low odor ABS filaments.
• Gizmo Dorks Gift Certificate Digital gift certificate available in denominations from $10 to $300, emailed to the recipient after payment and redeemable on future purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Filament diameter tolerance maintained via continuous multi-axis laser micrometer scanning during extrusion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Educational InstitutionsminorOthersGizmo Dorks accepts purchase orders from educational institutions, which require processing through purchasing departments. They provide W9 forms upon request and offer educational discounts. This partnership enables schools and universities to procure 3D printing supplies through standard institutional purchasing processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• eSUN: Large-scale manufacturer of 3D printing filament and resin under the eSUN Industrial brand. Comparable as a direct filament supplier offering a similar material breadth (PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, Nylon) across consumer and prosumer segments.
• Overture: Amazon-distributed filament brand offering PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU at low price points. Closely comparable to Gizmo Dorks' commodity PLA/ABS products in the hobbyist segment.
• Polymaker: Global specialty filament manufacturer (PolyMax, PolyLite, PolyTerra lines) competing on engineering-grade and aesthetic materials. Directly comparable to Gizmo Dorks' specialty formulations including PLA Pro Plus, Nylon, and specialty color lines.
• Prusament (Prusa Polymers): Premium filament line from Prusa Research, sold direct-to-consumer. Directly comparable to Gizmo Dorks on tight tolerance manufacturing, broad material portfolio, and DTC sales, with stronger brand pull from the Prusa printer ecosystem.
• Hatchbox: One of the largest consumer 3D printing filament brands in North America, sold heavily on Amazon. Closely comparable to Gizmo Dorks across filament materials (PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU), color variety, and target audience of hobbyists and small businesses.
• SUNLU: Global filament and 3D accessory brand with broad PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU offerings plus dryers and accessories. Comparable as a multi-SKU filament supplier targeting hobbyists with similar price points.
• MatterHackers: Vertically integrated 3D printing supplies retailer selling filament, accessories, and printers. Comparable to Gizmo Dorks across the full filament-plus-accessory mix (BuildTak-style surfaces, tapes, tools) and customer base.
• BuildTak: Specialty manufacturer of 3D printer build plates and adhesion surfaces. Directly comparable to Gizmo Dorks' PEI film, PEI sheet, Kapton, and Blue Tape build-surface product line.
• Inland (Micro Center): Micro Center's private-label 3D printing filament line sold through its retail stores and online. Comparable as a value-tier filament brand spanning the same material families and spool sizes as Gizmo Dorks.

Broad incumbents

• SainSmart: Broader 3D printing brand spanning printers, filament, and accessories with established e-commerce presence. Overlaps with Gizmo Dorks on filament and build-surface/accessory SKUs while also covering hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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