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3DLT
Company typePrivate
Industry3D Printing, e-Commerce, Marketplace
Founded2012 (2012)
Headquarters
Covington, Kentucky
Area served
Global
Websitewww.3dlt.com

3DLT operated as a Covington, Kentucky-based marketplace offering 3D printing services on demand.[1] The platform enabled creators to upload their 3D printable designs, which 3DLT then manufactured and sold. Established in 2012, the firm discontinued its operations by the end of 2015.[2]

History

Founded in 2012 by John Hauer, Pablo Arellano Jr., and Colin Klayer,[3] 3DLT served as a marketplace for uploading and purchasing files suitable for 3D printing. In August of the following year, the company was accepted into the UpTech accelerator program.[4] Additionally, in 2013, it took part in TechCrunch Disrupt held in New York.[5][6] That same year, the company was recognized as an "Innovative World Technology" contender at the inaugural SXSW V2V Conference.[7][8][9]

In early 2014, John Hauer was appointed as CEO,[10] succeeding Pablo Arellano Jr., who subsequently departed from the company.[3] Shortly thereafter, a partnership was formed with Authentise to facilitate streaming of licensed 3D content.[11]

By mid-2014, collaboration between 3DLT and PieceMaker was announced, focusing on sharing content, technology integration, as well as joint in-store marketing and production efforts.[12][13][14][11][15] Notably, this partnership promoted retail kiosks developed by PieceMaker that utilized designs from 3DLT within physical stores.[16]

In addition, the company engaged in a pilot initiative with Amazon.com to offer customized products through Amazon’s emerging category for additive manufacturing under the program known as "3DLT w Amazon".[17][18][19][20] According to the Cincinnati Journal, this collaboration assisted Amazon in pioneering a dedicated division for three-dimensional printed merchandise.[21]

During June of the same year, participation in Silicon Valley’s Dark Horse Competition was part of the company’s activities.[22] Later in that year, a licensing deal was secured with Big Tent Entertainment allowing creation and sale of products featuring the character Domo-kun through additive manufacturing.[23] Concurrently, a storefront on Rakuten was launched showcasing a variety of printable items ranging from fashion accessories to home décor and technology gadgets.

Entering into early 2015, a partnership was disclosed with Sears aiming to provide custom-manufactured goods — including jewelry and home furnishings — available through Sears' online platform.[24]

Ultimately, operations ceased on December 31, 2015 following a resolution by the board of directors.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "3DLT Launches The First Store For Printable 3D Objects". Social.techcrunch.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "3DLT". 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-02-19. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cincinnati-based 3-D printing startup names new CEO" Bizjournals.com
  4. ↑ "Growing company: 3DLT". Nkythrives.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "3DLT From Startup Weekend To TechCrunch Battlefield". Seriousstartups.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "3DLT Launches at TechCrunch Disrupt After Challenging Past". On3dprinting.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "3DLT Named an "Innovative World Technology" and Announced as Competitor at First Anuual SXSW V2V". PRLog.org. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "Cintrifuse-backed startup to compete at SXSW V2V", Biz Journals, July 19, 2013
  9. ↑ ""3D Printing Startup to Compete at First Annual SXSW V2V Conference", Right Startups, July 21, 2013". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Cincinnati-based 3-D printing startup names new CEO", Biz Journals, February 4, 2014
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "3D Printing Industry-The Authority on 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing". 3dprintingindustry.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  12. ↑ Pichler, Josh. "3DLT, Pittsburgh startup announce partnership". The Enquirer. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "3DLT Goes In Store With PieceMaker". TechFaster.com. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  14. ↑ "3DLT teams up with PieceMaker to offer in store 3D printing experience". 3ders.org. Archived from the original on 2014-05-24. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  15. ↑ ""3DLT to Collaborate with PieceMaker Technologies to Deliver InStore Experience", 3D Marketing Conference., July 28, 2014". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Local 3-D printing startup to get bricks-and-mortar retail boost". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  17. ↑ "New Home Page – 1 News". Retailnet.pl. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "3D Marketplace 3DLT Talks About Selling The First 3D-Printed Gear On Amazon". Social.techcrunch.com. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  19. ↑ "Amazon Has Just Adopted 3D Printing, Teams With 3DLT to Offer 3D Printed Items". 3DPrint.com. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  20. ↑ "How 3D printing could transform Amazon and online shopping", The Washington Post, March 13, 2014
  21. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Cincinnati 3-D printing company partners with iconic Japanese character". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  22. ↑ Pichler, Josh. "Collaboration saves the day for 3DLT". The Enquirer. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  23. ↑ "3DLT partners with iconic Japanese character Domo-kun to launch 3D printed Domo Santa". 3ders.org. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  24. ↑ "Major U.S. retailer partnering with Cincinnati 3-D printing startup", Cincinnati Business Courier, January 28, 2015

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