Name

Fan 3d

Legal name

FAN3D

Website

https://amfan3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment & Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concept & Industrial Design Prototyping (Additive) (IMAAAFAA), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Prototype Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids (Additive) (IMAAAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing distribution
• 3D printer reseller
• Metal additive manufacturing
• Rapid prototyping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Salvo

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of industrial and professional 3D printers from multiple brands including Ultimaker, Formlabs, BigRep, Wasp, MicroJet, WAAM3D, and FibreSeek. Revenue generated through direct sales via website and consultation.
2. Consumables (Filaments, Resins, Metals): Sale of 3D printing consumables including filaments (PLA, PETG, Nylon, ABS, PC, etc.), resins (standard, engineering, dental, jewelry, medical), and metal powders (stainless steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, titanium, cobalt, copper).
3. Large-Scale Metal Printing Services: Metal additive manufacturing service for large components up to 6m length and 2 tons weight using DED-Arc/WAAM technology. Service includes printing, post-processing consultation, and material selection.
4. Technical Support Services: Premium technical support including preventive maintenance, equipment servicing, and troubleshooting for all represented brands. Packages include review and maintenance services.
5. Consulting Services: Additive manufacturing consulting including product design and development support, 3D modeling assistance, and design-for-AM optimization. Also includes 3D scanning services through partners.
6. Training and Education: Additive Manufacturing courses including Introduction to AM (UC00) recognized by European Federation of Welding (EWF). Course price is 100 euros per participant.
7. Test Before Buy Program: Production of parts for customers to test before investing in 3D printing equipment. Printing service cost is fully deducted from eventual equipment purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FAN3D is a Portuguese multi-brand distributor and service provider in additive manufacturing, reselling professional 3D printers (FDM, SLA, SLS, and WAAM large-format metal systems) from brands including Ultimaker, Formlabs, BigRep, Wasp, WAAM3D, FibreSeeker, 3Devo, and MicroJet/ComeTrue. The company complements hardware resale with consumables (filaments, resins, metals) and value-added services across the additive manufacturing value chain, including large-scale metal printing, technical support, consulting, training programs, and a Test Before Buy risk-reduction program for buyers.

Product overview

Fan 3D is a Portuguese specialist in 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, operating as a multi-brand distributor and service provider. The portfolio comprises hardware products (3D printers from Ultimaker, Formlabs, BigRep, Wasp, MicroJet/ComeTrue, WAAM3D, and FibreSeeker) and consumables (filaments from Filkemp and Ultimaker, resins from Formlabs, metal-polymer composites from Basf, and metal alloys). Services include large-dimension metal printing via DED-Arc/WAAM technology, technical support, consulting, training courses, and specialized programs like Test Before Buy and Try n' Buy. The company positions itself as a full-service additive manufacturing partner offering equipment, materials, technical support, and knowledge transfer rather than a single unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultimaker 3D Printers Professional FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers from Ultimaker, sold and supported by FAN3D for industrial, design, education, and prototyping buyers in the Iberian market.
• Formlabs 3D Printers SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printers from Formlabs distributed by FAN3D for high-resolution prototyping, dental, jewelry, and design applications requiring resin-based printing.
• BigRep 3D Printers Large-format industrial 3D printers from BigRep distributed by FAN3D for industrial and large-scale prototyping and production use cases.
• Wasp 3D Printers Wasp brand 3D printers distributed by FAN3D, extending the company's coverage to additional FDM and large-format industrial printing use cases.
• WAAM3D Metal Printing Systems Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems from WAAM3D distributed by FAN3D for large-scale metal 3D printing in industrial and aerospace applications.
• FibreSeeker Products FibreSeeker branded products distributed by FAN3D as part of its multi-brand additive manufacturing offering.
• 3Devo Products 3Devo branded products distributed by FAN3D as part of its consumables and additive manufacturing ecosystem.
• MicroJet / ComeTrue 3D Printers MicroJet / ComeTrue 3D printers distributed by FAN3D, extending the company's coverage into binder jetting technology.
• 3D Printing Consumables (Filaments, Resins, Metals) Filaments (for FDM), resins (for SLA), and metal feedstocks sold by FAN3D to support the ongoing operation of its distributed 3D printer base.
• Large-Scale Metal Printing Service Contract large-scale metal 3D printing service operated by FAN3D, allowing industrial customers to produce large metal parts without owning industrial metal printing equipment.
• Technical Support Services After-sales and ongoing technical support services provided by FAN3D to customers using its distributed 3D printing systems.
• Additive Manufacturing Consulting Consulting services helping buyers evaluate, select, and implement additive manufacturing workflows and equipment purchased through FAN3D.
• Training Programs Training programs delivered by FAN3D to onboard operators, technicians, and students on the 3D printing technologies FAN3D distributes.
• Test Before Buy Program Evaluation program offered by FAN3D that lets prospective buyers test 3D printing equipment before purchase, lowering the perceived risk of adoption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Metal parts up to 99% density with mechanical properties similar to machined parts
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DONE Lab (Universidade do Minho)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2025FAN3D partnered with DONE Lab at Universidade do Minho for installation and training of WASP 3MT HDP and WASP 40100 printers. This partnership enables large-format and high-precision 3D printing applications in polymers and composites sectors.
• Produtech R3 ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Produtech R3 - Recovery-Resilience-Reindustrialization agenda with 108 companies and entities. FAN3D participates in development of 85 new products/services and 52+ pilots. Funded by EU NextGenerationEU.
• SAM Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAM (Sector Skills Strategy in Additive Manufacturing) consortium with 17 partners: 3 Coordinating Organizations, 8 Industry Representatives, 6 Education and Training Centers. FAN3D participates in European skills development for AM workforce.
• DOD Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEMO OR DIE (Develop Engaging Massive Open Online Resources for Designers Innovative Education) consortium with 6 partners focused on open access online training for 3D printing design.
• AMable ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMable consortium with 17 partners creating a new ecosystem for additive manufacturing acceptance, providing support services for SME AM adoption through a comprehensive service ecosystem.
• ADME Project PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADME (ADDitivE MAnufActuring knowlEDgE MAnAgEMEnt) project developing decision-support tools based on material parameters and acquired know-how for AM.
• AREOLA Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAREOLA project coordinated by FAN3D with 7 partners (EWF, LZH Laser Akademie, Idonial, MTC, Make Real ltd, EOS) developing PBF-LB operator training for aerospace sector using VR/AR tools.
• MetaBuilding/ROOFING Project PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROOFING project (in MetaBuilding initiative) partnered with SMASP REDES PROFESIONNALES SL to develop innovative roofing tiles using recycled materials through additive manufacturing.
• R2UTechnologies ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR2UTechnologies modular construction innovation pact with €177.4M total agenda investment. FAN3D (as FavoriteAnswer) receives €715,123.56 investment for modular system development. Led by Domingos da Silva Teixeira S.A.
• AILEEN Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAILEEN (centres of Vocational Excellence in Aerospace & Defence for Advanced Manufacturing) with 18 partners from 7 countries developing harmonized qualifications for welding and AM.
• PIECE Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIECE project with 7 partners developing training materials for Digital Product Passport (DPP) in battery sector, with maturity assessment tools.
• Sing for Green Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSING for Green project with partners from Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Croatia, and UK developing higher education curricula for green design in AM.
• UltimakercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Ultimaker reseller in Portugal providing warranty, technical support, and assistance for all Ultimaker products nationwide.
• FormlabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Formlabs SLA 3D printers and resins including Form 3+, Form 3L, Form 3B+, Form 3BL and various resin categories.
• BigRepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of BigRep industrial large-format 3D printers including BigRep One, PRO, Studio G2, and other models.
• WASPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of WASP 3D printers specialized in ceramic AM including Delta WASP 2040, 40100, 60100 HDP, 3MT HDP, and construction-scale Crane printer.
• MicroJet (ComeTrue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of ComeTrue binder jetting 3D printers from MicroJet Technology Co. (Taiwan) for ceramic and polymer applications.
• WAAM3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of WAAM3D metal AM systems including RoboWAAM and MiniWAAM for large-scale metal component production.
• FibreSeekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of FibreSeek continuous fiber 3D printers with CFC technology achieving up to 900 MPa tensile strength.
• FilkempcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Filkemp filaments including PLN (biopolymer), PETG, and Nylon with decades of filament production experience.
• BASF (Ultrafuse)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of BASF Ultrafuse metal-polymer composite filaments for FFF metal 3D printing including Ultrafuse 316L stainless steel.
• 3DevominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of 3Devo filament makers and plastic recyclers including GP20 Shredder Hybrid, Filament Maker One, and Maker Two Setup for sustainable 3D printing.
• EWF (European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAN3D participates in EWF programs for AM qualification and training. AREOLA project is developed within International Additive Manufacturing Qualification System (IAMQS).

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Materialise: Belgian industrial 3D printing services and software provider with a broad technology portfolio including metal and polymer AM. Closely comparable to FAN3D's multi-technology service and consulting model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal. Comparable to FAN3D in providing a managed multi-technology manufacturing service to industrial customers, with European operations serving similar SMB segments.
• Hubs (Protolabs): Manufacturing platform connecting buyers with global manufacturing service providers, including broad 3D printing coverage. Comparable to FAN3D's Test Before Buy-style risk-reduction programs and multi-technology service orientation serving SMB and industrial customers.
• Sculpteo: Online 3D printing service bureau offering on-demand production across multiple AM technologies (SLS, SLA, DMLS, etc.). Comparable to FAN3D as a multi-technology 3D printing service and distributor serving European industrial customers.
• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing services for prototypes and low-volume production, including 3D printing. Comparable to FAN3D's industrial prototyping and production service business at the SMB/enterprise crossover.
• Shapeways: Online marketplace and service bureau for 3D printing across multiple technologies. Comparable to FAN3D's role as an intermediary that matches industrial customers with appropriate AM technologies and supports the full order lifecycle.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Major 3D printer manufacturer with broad polymer and metal technology portfolio. Comparable to FAN3D's industrial manufacturing customer base and as a global competitor to the multi-brand reseller model.
• Stratasys: Largest global 3D printer manufacturer offering FDM, PolyJet, and related technologies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the AM space whose products FAN3D competes with and adjacent to as a distributor.

Emerging players

• Markforged: Industrial 3D printer manufacturer with metal and continuous fiber composite systems. Related to FAN3D's FibreSeek and WAAM3D offerings, though Markforged is a competing OEM rather than channel.

Others

• BigRep: Industrial large-format FFF 3D printer manufacturer and one of FAN3D's core OEM partners. Included as an OTHERS peer given the supplier relationship; BigRep's direct sales motion in Southern Europe overlaps with FAN3D's territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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