Azul 3D, a Chicago, IL-based 3D printing startup, raised $15M in Series A funding. Backers included DuPont (lead), Beta Lab and GS Futures. Azul 3D also added its newest board member G. Walter “Wally” Loewenbaum, the former chairman of 3D Systems Corp and founder of Rocky Point Ventures.
The company intends to use the funds to develop the technology and scale production in markets, such as manufacturing of specialty components for electronics applications and personalized devices.
Led by John Hartner, Azul 3D is a 3D printing company enabling additively manufactured products. Initially invented and developed at Northwestern University, its HARP™ technology leverages a liquid interface and material innovation to develop novel solutions for manufacturing challenges. It is enabling manufacturers to create new business opportunities, digitize traditional manufacturing methods and improve sustainability. In combination with its proprietary industrial-grade materials, it offers the opportunity for volume production of components and just-in-time mass production of highly customized products.
About Azul 3D
AZUL 3D’s High Area Rapid Printing (HARP)™ technology was born nimble, but built from extraordinary talent. From that point, much like their HARP™ technology, the company has scaled at a rapid pace—honing & expanding our offering, perfecting our printing, all while focusing a launch strategy to ensure we personally shepherd our solution in the best way possible.
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