3DLT
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | 3D Printing, e-Commerce, Marketplace |
| Founded | 2012 |
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Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
3DLT was a Covington, Kentucky based 3D printing marketplace for 3D printing as-a-service.[1] Users of 3DLT design and uploaded 3D printable files and 3DLT worked to print and sell those products.
Company
3DLT was started in 2012 as a place to upload and buy 3D printable files. In August 2013, 3DLT applied to the UpTech accelerator program and was accepted. UpTech provides companies access to resources, connections, and tools during the start-up process.[2]
History and background
In 2013, 3DLT was named an "Innovative World Technology" and was announced as competitor at the first annual SXSW V2V Conference.[3][4][5]
In the spring of 2013, 3DLT went to TechCrunch Disrupt, an inaugural technology conference in New York.[6][7] In December 2014, 3DLT signed a licensing agreement with Big Tent Entertainment to design, sell and manufacture 3D printed products based on the character Domo-kun.[8]
In December 2014, 3DLT launched it's Rakuten store of 3D printable products ranging from fashion jewelry to home decor and tech accessories.
In June 2014, 3DLT was a participant in the Dark Horse Competition in Silicon Valley. The event is sponsored by Beijing-based Founder Media, and is an opportunity for select entrepreneurs to connect with Chinese investors.[9]
In May, 2014 3DLT and PieceMaker Technologies announced plans to collaborate, sharing content, technology and in-store marketing and production.[10][11][12][13][14]
In summer of 2014, 3DLT partnered with Amazon.com as a new pilot program in their new 3D printing category. 3DLT is the first company to offer 3D printed products on the world's largest e-commerce website, Amazon.[15][16][17][18]
In February 2014, 3DLT partnered with Authentise to stream its 3D files to customers.[19]
In 2014, 3DLT named John Hauer CEO.[20]
The company closed operations on December 31, 2015 after a decision from board of directors [21]
See also
References
- ^ "3DLT Launches The First Store For Printable 3D Objects", Techcrunch, April 30, 2013
- ^ "Growing company: 3DLT", nkythrives.com, June 30, 2014
- ^ "3DLT Named an 'Innovative World Technology' and Announced as Competitor at First Anuual SXSW V2V", PR Log, July 12, 2013
- ^ "Cintrifuse-backed startup to compete at SXSW V2V", Biz Journals, July 19, 2013
- ^ "3D Printing Startup to Compete at First Annual SXSW V2V Conference", Right Startups, July 21, 2013
- ^ "3DLT From Startup Weekend To TechCrunch Battlefield", Serious Startups, April 30, 2013
- ^ "3DLT Launches at TechCrunch Disrupt After Challenging Past", On 3D Printing, May 7, 2013
- ^ "3DLT partners with iconic Japanese character Domo-kun to launch 3D printed Domo Santa", 3Ders.org, December 15, 2014
- ^ "Collaboration saves the day for 3DLT", Cincinnati.com, June 12, 2014
- ^ "3DLT, Pittsburgh startup announce partnership", Cincinnati.com, May 20, 2014
- ^ "3DLT Goes In Store With PieceMaker",Techfaster, May 21, 2014
- ^ "3DLT teams up with PieceMaker to offer in-store 3D printing experience", 3Ders.org, May 21, 2014
- ^ "3DLT & PieceMaker: In-store 3D Printing", 3D Printing Industry, May 23, 2014
- ^ "3DLT to Collaborate with PieceMaker Technologies to Deliver InStore Experience", 3D Marketing Conference., July 28, 2014
- ^ "US: Amazon selects Ohio startup for 3D printing pilot", Evigo, October 3, 2014
- ^ "3D Marketplace 3DLT Talks About Selling The First 3D-Printed Gear On Amazon", Techcrunch, March 10, 2014
- ^ "Amazon Has Just Adopted 3D Printing, Teams With 3DLT to Offer 3D Printed Items", 3DPrint.com, March 6, 2014
- ^ "How 3D printing could transform Amazon and online shopping", The Washington Post, March 13, 2014
- ^ "3DLT Partners with Authentise to Ensure IP Safety", 3P Printing Industry, February 17, 2014
- ^ "Cincinnati-based 3-D printing startup names new CEO", Biz Journals, February 4, 2014
- ^ http://www.3dlt.com/