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PostProcess Technologies is a technology company.
PostProcess Technologies is a leader in automated post-processing solutions for 3D printed parts, enabling customer-ready products at scale by automating tedious and labor-intensive tasks.
PostProcess Technologies has raised $25.0M across 3 funding rounds.
PostProcess Technologies has raised $25.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
PostProcess Technologies is a pioneer in automated post-printing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM), providing the first and only comprehensive, data-driven systems for support removal, surface finishing, resin removal, and powder removal to produce customer-ready 3D printed parts at scale.[1][2][3][4][5] The company serves industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer goods, dental, and medical across 30 countries, addressing the labor-intensive bottleneck in 3D printing workflows with proprietary software (AUTOMAT3D™ and CONNECT3D™), hardware, and chemistry that ensure consistency, scalability, and minimal manual intervention.[1][2][4][5] Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, it employs 66 people, generates $12.9 million in annual revenue (2024), and has raised $25.9–$26.9 million in funding, including a Series C round, demonstrating strong growth momentum in enabling Industry 4.0 high-volume production.[2][3][6]
PostProcess Technologies was founded in 2014 in Buffalo, New York, by innovators seeking to automate the overlooked "third step" of additive manufacturing—post-printing—which traditionally relied on manual, inconsistent processes.[1][2][3][4][5] The idea emerged from recognizing that while 3D printing hardware advanced rapidly, post-processing remained a tedious barrier to scalability, prompting the development of integrated software, hardware, and chemistry solutions.[1][4][5] Early traction came from pioneering data collection on hundreds of thousands of benchmark parts across 3D print technologies and materials, leading to patented AUTOMAT3D™ software for intelligent, repeatable finishing; this evolved into CONNECT3D™ for end-to-end digital thread integration, positioning the company as a leader trusted globally.[1][2][4]
PostProcess rides the explosive growth of additive manufacturing, where post-processing accounts for up to 80% of production time, unlocking high-volume, cost-effective 3D printing for real-world applications amid Industry 4.0 demands for digital threads and automation.[1][4][5] Perfect timing aligns with surging AM adoption in aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors, fueled by material advancements and supply chain resilience needs post-pandemic.[2][3] Market forces like labor shortages and sustainability pressures favor its eco-friendly, data-driven approach, which completes the AM workflow to rival traditional manufacturing; by influencing ecosystem standards for connected post-printing, PostProcess accelerates AM's shift from prototyping to mass production.[1][2][4]
PostProcess is poised to dominate as AM scales to trillion-dollar markets, with expansions in CONNECT3D™ for AI-optimized planning and new chemistries targeting emerging materials like composites.[1][4] Trends like digital twins, sustainable manufacturing, and hybrid AM/CNC workflows will amplify its edge, potentially driving revenue past $50 million via Series C-fueled global growth and partnerships.[2][6] Its influence will evolve from niche innovator to AM infrastructure staple, transforming post-printing from bottleneck to enabler and fully realizing additive's industrial potential.
PostProcess Technologies has raised $25.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
PostProcess Technologies's investors include Jennifer Tegan.
PostProcess Technologies has raised $25.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Series C in July 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | $1.0M Series C | Jennifer Tegan | |
| Nov 1, 2019 | $20.0M Series B | ||
| Apr 27, 2017 | $4.0M Seed |