Carbon (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital manufacturing, 3D printing |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Dr. Alex Ermoshkin, Nikita Ermoshkin |
| Headquarters | Redwood City , United States |
Area served | 11 countries worldwide |
Key people | Ellen J. Kullman (President and CEO), Dr. Alex Ermoshkin (Co-founder), Nikita Ermoshkin (Co-founder) |
| Products | Carbon M1, M2, M2d, M3, M3 Max printers; C6 cassette; L1 printer; Smart Part Washer; programmable resins |
Carbon, Inc. operates as a digital manufacturing firm that specializes in 3D printing solutions based on Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology. Established in 2013, the company is based in Redwood City, California, and caters to customers in 11 countries worldwide. Its range of products includes the Carbon M1, M2, M2d, M3, M3 Max printers, the C6 cassette, L1 printer, Smart Part Washer, and a variety of programmable resins.
History
The company was created by Dr. Alex Ermoshkin alongside his son Nikita Ermoshkin and developed its pioneering 3D printing process with contributions from Dr. Joseph DeSimone. In 2015, DeSimone showcased Carbon’s innovative CLIP technology during a TED Talk, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize rapid manufacturing. From 2014 through 2017, Carbon attracted substantial investments from prominent backers such as Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, GE, Fidelity, Adidas, BMW, and Johnson & Johnson.
In 2014, Craig Carlson transitioned from Tesla to assume the role of Vice President of Engineering. Subsequent key leadership appointments included Josh Green as general counsel in 2016, Elisa de Martel as Chief Financial Officer in 2018, and Dara Treseder becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer later that year. Ellen J. Kullman was named President and CEO in November 2019 after previously serving on the board. The board itself includes distinguished figures like former Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Sequoia Capital partner Jim Goetz.
Carbon’s corporate approach emphasizes global expansion through strategic alliances and ongoing advancements in digital manufacturing technologies to enhance its position within the additive manufacturing sector.
Products
Carbon delivers both hardware and software solutions based on its exclusive digital light synthesis platform. Its series of 3D printers—including models M1, M2, and M3—are differentiated by their build volume and feature cloud integration for functions such as predictive maintenance, remote supervision, and over-the-air software upgrades. The L1 printer is designed for large-scale production with an expanded build envelope. Moreover, Carbon manufactures the Smart Part Washer, which integrates part cleaning with data capture and serialization capabilities to improve manufacturing efficiency and product traceability.