3D Printers for Filled Photopolymers

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Fortify has commercialized a 3D Printing platform that enables new material properties by processing complex, heavily loaded resins. Areas of focus include: Low loss dielectrics for RF devices, advanced ceramics, and advanced thermal applications. Fortify 3D Printers are open access and ideal for material development

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials & Manufacturing

Technology Development Status: Ready to Market

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 8

Vetted Programs/Awards: Fortify was awarded a NSF SBIR Phase II Grant to establish a thermally conductive and mechanically robust photoresin to manufacture bespoke injection mold tooling capable of faster cycle time and more parts. Fortify has increased thermal conductivity by 3.5X and mechanics by 50% over competitive resins.


National Innovation Awardee

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Mid-stage Startup (A or B)

Website: https://3dfortify.com/


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: Fortify has completed a seed round of $2.5M, a series A of $10M investment and a recent (Q1 2021) series B round of $20M.
Fortify was also awarded the $50,000 MassChallenge Gold Award in 2016.