The printing industry in Israel has a long history, starting in 1968 with a company called Scitex, founded by the legendary entrepreneur Efi Arazi. The company specialized in products, systems, and equipment for the graphics design, 2D printing, and publishing markets, and at one stage was considered the flagship of Israeli industry.
The most significant shift for Israeli tech from 2D technologies to 3D printing was the foundation of Objet Geometries in 1998, the inventor of the PolyJet technology, which merged with Stratasys in 2012. Since then, the industry has expanded to include different hardware, software, and material companies offering variety of AM solutions. Many of the founders of these companies came from Scitex, Objet, and the digital printing pioneer Indigo (now part of HP).
Here are 17 Israeli AM companies you should be aware of:
World leader in polymer 3D printing solutions
Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) develops industrial grade additive solutions to help you solve critical design and manufacturing challenges, right along your production cycle. Working with you to push the boundaries of what’s possible. And thrive in a changing world. Make additive work for you.
The company is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. We are reimagining what’s possible in 3D printing, reaching for new levels of realism, accuracy, speed and performance. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
World leader in additively manufactured electronics
Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) is a provider of intelligent machines for the fabrication of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). High fidelity active electronic and electromechanical subassemblies are integral enablers of autonomous intelligent drones, cars, satellites, smartphones, and in vivo medical devices. They necessitate iterative development, IP safety, fast time-to-market and device performance gains, thereby mandating AME for in-house, rapid prototyping and production.
Nano Dimension machines serve cross-industry needs by depositing proprietary consumable conductive and dielectric materials simultaneously, while concurrently integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers and electromechanical components, to function at unprecedented performance. Nano Dimension bridges the gap between PCB and semiconductor Integrated Circuits.
Large-scale 3D printing
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd. is the leader in large-scale 3D printing systems for a range of industries including automotive, marine, rail, architecture, and entertainment. Leveraging its proprietary Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology, the company’s solutions enable rapid and cost-effective production of large models, parts, and molds. Founded in 2013 by a team of recognized industry experts, Massivit 3D is headquartered in Lod, Israel and provides its worldwide community with end-to-end services supported through an extensive dealer network.
Industrial metal additive manufacturing
Tritone Technologies transforms metal Additive Manufacturing to address the high standards and needs of industrial production. The company’s innovative technology enables industrial throughput of high-quality accurate parts from a verity of metal materials, suitable for the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical and Consumer Electronics industries. Founded in 2017, Tritone is led by an experienced team of subject matter experts with a track record in driving technology and business growth. Backed by private equity firm Fortissimo, Tritone, a global company is based in Israel.
Industrial ceramic and metal additive manufacturing
XJET is a Metal and Ceramic Additive Manufacturing Solution provider. Its direct NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology uses liquid build and soluble support materials printed simultaneously, to enable fully automated processes and virtually unlimited geometric possibilities for manufacturing high resolution, at down to 50 um accuracy end use finished parts, that requires no additional post processing. The company's Carmel solution enables fully automated manufacturing, at scale, of high resolution, high value, complex end-use parts and complete assemblies. It addresses multiple applications within the Industrial, Medical and Consumer verticals.
Large-scale FFF 3D printing solutions
Modix is a leading global developer specializing in large-scale 3D printers. With a focus on extensive build volumes, top-tier components, and superior print quality, the company is revolutionizing the field of 3D printing technology. It's innovative solutions empower product developers and industrial corporates around the world to bring their ideas to life at full scale.
The company's Operational network consists of offices, logistical hubs, production sites situated across the globe including in the USA, Europe and Hong Kong. It's resellers are situated on every continent worldwide. This enables to efficiently serve a wide range of international customers on a local level.
Automated 3D printing software
CASTOR is an automated 3D printing software enabling manufacturers to identify cost reduction opportunities, utilizing the benefits of industrial 3D printing. The software analyzes thousands of parts at once and provides deep technical analysis for a full machine design while identifying cost reduction opportunities and suggesting geometry changes to the part's design. It estimates the cost and lead-time for each part and connects the manufacturer to a service bureau that can print and supply the part according to requirements. CASTOR's easy-to-customize software helps manufacturers find profitability within 3D printing, fitting their needs like a glove.
Industrial SLS 3D printing solutions
3DM’s SLS 3D printing solution for plastic polymers, enables the next leapfrog in industrial Additive Manufacturing, by significantly lowering printing cost, improving part's mechanical properties and printing resolution and, expanding the material library for new industrial applications.
Digital multi-material solutions for electronics mass manufacturing
ioTech has developed a unique disruptive multi-material additive manufacturing technology that can process almost any industry certified material at high resolution and high speed, enabling full scale digital production. Manufacturers can use their standard industrial materials, control the deposition of each single drop and reach unmatched production yields.
The speed and capacity of the technology deliver complete commercial solutions across multiple industries and hold great potential for mass-manufacturing applications such as semiconductor packaging and printed circuit boards, manufacturing and assembly. No need to purchase special inks, just use your own certified industrial materials.
Copper materials for car electrification and printed electronics
PrintCB develops advanced copper materials for car electrification applications. Our CopPair materials platform enables printing or coating of copper pastes on a wide range of surfaces, plastics, metals, glass and more and sintering at low temperature in ambient (hot air) conditions. The resulting copper film is highly conductive as well as resilient to oxidation and aqueous conditions including extreme pH levels, opening a wide range of opportunities for the manufacturing of batteries, thermal interface materials, heaters and classic printed electronics.
Source custom parts
Jiga helps you source custom parts easily, allowing you to focus on your core activities. We make it fast, hassle-free, and cost-efficient: -Get reliable, competitive quotes tailored to your exact manufacturing needs. -Get direct access to suppliers so you can communicate easily and build a supply chain. -Work with a single point of contact for payments, administrative support and quality assurance. -Track all orders, quotes, and supplier communications collaboratively in one place.
Metal additive manufacturing
The MagnusMetal team has unprecedented experience in everything from 3D printing to chemistry and metallurgy. The company’s team holds more than 80 patents combined. Magnus embarks on a mission to bring traditional casting into the 21st century with the patent-pending Digital Casting solution. We believe that load bearing, complex parts can be manufactured at any volume, with a never seen before solution.
B2B platform
ManuFuture offer a revolutionary B2B platform designed exclusively for you. The company understand the unique challenges hardware companies face when procuring custom items, and that's why it created a secure and anonymous space where you can connect with trusted global network of suppliers. The platform simplifies every aspect of procurement, from anonymous bidding to seamless payments and direct communication with winning suppliers.
With easy tracking and global shipping, the platform empower mechanical engineers, procurement professionals, buyers, and parts manufacturers to transform their supply chain operations. The solution is built on the principles of simplicity, efficiency, and transparency, giving you full control over your Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement journey, from initial bidding to final delivery. Trust ManuFuture to streamline your procurement process and elevate your business to new heights.
Advanced polymers for digital mass production
Polyfos develops the the first multi-material digital light processing additive manufacturing solutions to address the industries' automation, productivity, and yield requirements. Based on DLP and designed for automatic single-step post-processing, resilient parts, and low scale-up costs, Polyfos solutions will allow wide adoption of additive manufacturing by manufacturing industries. The company's solution will ideally address many high-mix, low-volume manufacturing segments, including automotive and aerospace plastic parts, orthodontic clear aligners, audio devices, and patient-specific medical devices. Climate change and broken supply chains are two matters that require urgent solutions. Distributed local manufacturing is a significant solution. Additive manufacturing is the main enabling technology to address this need.
Additive production system (APS) - polyethylene and polypropylen
Largix is the only digital and autonomous Additive Production System (APS) that transforms outdated labor-intensive industries into the era of modern industrial manufacturing. Addressing over $100B market opportunity in diversified industries, Largix aims to help industries overcome the growing shortage of skilled production workers.
Its autonomous process reduces the dependence on professional workers. It allows manufacturers to produce on-demand custom-made products with a higher efficiency at a significantly competitive price. This giant-format Additive Production System (APS) can create room-size objects, using common polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene.
Mass-production digital printed electronics
PV Nano Cell (PVN) offers the first-ever complete solution for mass-produced inkjet based, printed electronics. The proven solution includes PVN’s proprietary Sicrys™, silver-based conductive inks, inkjet production printers and the complete printing process. The process includes ink properties' optimization, printer’s parameters setup, printing modifications & tailored printing instructions per application. In the heart of PVN’s value proposition lies its unique and patented conductive silver and copper inks - Sicrys™. Those are the only inks made of Single Nano Crystals – which allows the inks to have the highest stability and throughput required to drive optimal mass-production results for wide range of applications.
PVN’s solutions are used all over the world in a range of digital printing applications including: automotive, IoT, photovoltaics, printed circuit boards, flexible printed circuits, antennas, sensors, heaters, touchscreens and many more.
Nano copper inks
Copprint is the leader in conductive Nano copper inks for additive copper printing. The company is ushering in a new era of printed electronics, empowering ubiquitous conductivity. It's rapid sintering, oxidation-free Nano Copper Inks enable very-low cost, high conductivity, environmentally friendly printed electronics embedded everywhere.
Copprint enables to fabricate compostable RFID antennas on paper which are cheaper than standard RFID (nondegradable and non-recyclable Aluminum on Plastic). Copprint breakthrough Nano Copper inks outperform silver inks and etched Copper or Aluminum, bringing the advantages of additive manufacturing to printed electronics. Copprint’s product portfolio offers full substrate freedom for really simple printed electronics fabrication on paper, PET, HJT PV, and many other substrates.
Copprint is pioneering a world of conductivity for high volume additive manufacturing applications, including RFID, PV cells, flexible electronics and PCB’s. Muhlbauer Automated Antenna Printing Solution (APS) developed for Copprint Inks is available now. Copprint strategic investors include Henkel, HP and Tatsuta.