Type A Machines
Type A Machines provides a novel 3D printer product and service solution to the $8.4B addressable low volume manufacturing market.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Industrial/Energy
- Location San Francisco, CA, US
- Currency USD
- Founded 2012
- Employees 27
- Website typeamachines.com
Company Summary
Type A Machines provides a novel 3D printer product and service solution to the $8.4B addressable low volume manufacturing market. Type A Machines manufactures the award winning Series 1 3D printing system, including printer, materials and software. We also sell parts-on-demand services, in support of our clients. With 27 full-time employees, we are unique in being able to offer integrated and cost-effective low volume manufacturing solutions.
Team
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CEO/Co-FounderEspen is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on leadership and project management. His creativity and pragmatic approach has grown Type A Machines from a business concept to an industry leader. Espen also co-founded the first Arduino retail outlet in Denmark.
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CTO/FounderA self taught 3D printing expert with a background in engineering and lighting design, Andrew is always looking for ways to improve the printing experience. His ability to solve complex technical challenges and his reputation as a leader in the 3D printing community ensure Type A Machines is continually pioneering new technologies and delivering practical solutions for users.
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Chief Strategy
As Apple's Chief of Evangelism for nearly a decade, Tim led the Mac OS X developer transition, oversaw all content for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference and worked with tens of thousands of developers. In addition to Apple, Tim worked at, and served on the Board of Directors, of the world’s largest computer user group, BMUG. After his time at Apple, Tim founded the award-winning Zocalo Coffeehouse, and has become an avid Maker advocate.
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CFO/Chief LegalStefani is the jane-of-all-trades that keeps Type A Machines up and running. A graduate of University of San Francisco School of Law with a focus on international business law, she manages the finances, contracts, corporate policy and IP. In her spare time she also built the website.
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Head ProductBen Honda Rottler most recently led the UX team at Samsung Design America in San Francisco, while also leading early stage product concept incubation projects including the Gear Fit wearable. Ben has designed software for some of the most beloved consumer products on the planet, including the Apple iPod, Flip video camera, and webOS for the HP TouchPad. Ben brings world-class design experience to Type A.
Previous Investors
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Board Member
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