3DLT

3DLT was a Covington, Kentucky based 3D printing marketplace for 3D printing as-a-service.[1] Users of 3DLT designed and uploaded 3D printable files and 3DLT worked to print and sell those products. The company was formed in 2012 and ceased operations at the end of 2015.

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

History

It was co-founded by John Hauer and Pablo Arellano Jr. and Colin Klayer in 2012[2] as a place to upload and buy 3D printable files. In August 2013, 3DLT applied to the UpTech accelerator program and was accepted.[3] Also in 2013, 3DLT participated in TechCrunch Disrupt in New York.[4][5] Also in 2013, 3DLT was named an "Innovative World Technology" competitor at the SXSW V2V Conference.[6][7][8]

3DLT named John Hauer as CEO in early 2014.[9] Hauer replaced Arellano Jr. as CEO, with Arellano Jr. leaving the company.[2] Shortly after, 3DLT partnered Authentise to stream licensed 3D content.[10]

In mid-2014, 3DLT and PieceMaker announced plans to collaborate and share content, technology and in-store marketing and production.[11][12][13][14][15] In particular, the company was promoting 3-D printing kiosks made by Piecemaker that used its designs in retail stores.[16]

3DLT had recently partnered to offer 3D printed products with Amazon.com as a new pilot program in Amazon's new 3D printing category, 3DLT w Amazon.[17][18][19][20] It worked with Amazon, says the Cincinnatii Journal, to help "Amazon pioneer a new division for 3-D-printed products."[21]

In June 2014, 3DLT also participated in the Dark Horse Competition in Silicon Valley.[22] Later that same year, 3DLT signed a licensing agreement with Big Tent Entertainment to design, sell and manufacture 3D printed products based on the character Domo-kun.[23] Around the same time, 3DLT also launched its Rakuten store of 3D printable products ranging from fashion jewelry to home decor and tech accessories.

As 2015 began, 3DLT announced partnership with Sears to ship custom manufactured items "from jewelry to home furnishings" through Sears' e-commerce website.[24]

The company closed operations on December 31, 2015 after a decision from 3DLT's board of directors, encouraging those who remained interested to "patronize other companies doing similar work to make the 3D printing revolution a reality."

See also

References
  1. "3DLT Launches The First Store For Printable 3D Objects", Techcrunch, April 30, 2013
  2. "Cincinnati-based 3-D printing startup names new CEO" Bizjournals.com
  3. "Growing company: 3DLT", nkythrives.com, June 30, 2014
  4. "3DLT From Startup Weekend To TechCrunch Battlefield", Serious Startups, April 30, 2013
  5. "3DLT Launches at TechCrunch Disrupt After Challenging Past", On 3D Printing, May 7, 2013
  6. "3DLT Named an 'Innovative World Technology' and Announced as Competitor at First Anuual SXSW V2V", PR Log, July 12, 2013
  7. "Cintrifuse-backed startup to compete at SXSW V2V", Biz Journals, July 19, 2013
  8. ""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.
  9. "Cincinnati-based 3-D printing startup names new CEO", Biz Journals, February 4, 2014
  10. "3DLT Partners with Authentise to Ensure IP Safety", 3P Printing Industry, February 17, 2014
  11. "3DLT, Pittsburgh startup announce partnership", Cincinnati.com, May 20, 2014
  12. "3DLT Goes In Store With PieceMaker",Techfaster, May 21, 2014
  13. "3DLT teams up with PieceMaker to offer in-store 3D printing experience", 3Ders.org, May 21, 2014
  14. "3DLT & PieceMaker: In-store 3D Printing", 3D Printing Industry, May 23, 2014
  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.
  17. "US: Amazon selects Ohio startup for 3D printing pilot", Evigo, October 3, 2014
  18. "3D Marketplace 3DLT Talks About Selling The First 3D-Printed Gear On Amazon", Techcrunch, March 10, 2014
  19. "Amazon Has Just Adopted 3D Printing, Teams With 3DLT to Offer 3D Printed Items", 3DPrint.com, March 6, 2014
  20. "How 3D printing could transform Amazon and online shopping", The Washington Post, March 13, 2014
  22. "Collaboration saves the day for 3DLT", Cincinnati.com, June 12, 2014
  23. "3DLT partners with iconic Japanese character Domo-kun to launch 3D printed Domo Santa", 3Ders.org, December 15, 2014
  24. "Major U.S. retailer partnering with Cincinnati 3-D printing startup", Cincinnati Business Courier, January 28, 2015
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