ThinkMetal
Cost-effective compact metal 3D printing solutions.
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ThinkMetal Private Limited is a deep-tech startup based in Chennai, India, that develops and manufactures compact metal 3D printers. Founded in March 2021 by Sabyasachi Ghosh (CEO) and Arushi Sharma (CTO), the company aims to make in-house metal part production more accessible, faster, and affordable for manufacturers. The founders first collaborated as engineering students at SRM University on the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition before gaining experience at a 3D printing startup, where they led R&D efforts.
The company's core product is the SistemT1, a compact metal 3D printer that utilizes a patented, two-step process and proprietary 'FuseX' material technology. This technology claims to produce metal parts up to 10 times faster and at a 50% cost reduction compared to traditional methods. The process is designed to simplify manufacturing by enabling the production of items like moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures in hours instead of days, directly from a desk. ThinkMetal provides an end-to-end ecosystem that includes software for converting 3D CAD models, the printer, patented filaments, and a furnace.
ThinkMetal targets small and medium-scale manufacturers, particularly Tier-1 toolmakers and prototype manufacturers serving OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. The company's business model includes B2B sales, paid pilots, the establishment of experience centers, and on-demand services. Its current client roster includes companies such as Ants Ceramics, ZeQube Technologies, and Hosur CNC.
The startup has successfully raised a total of $1.25 million over several funding rounds. A pre-seed round in September 2023 brought in $300,000, led by 100X.VC. This was followed by a significant pre-Series A round in January 2025, which secured $800,000, led by YourNest Venture Capital. This capital is being used to finalize production, launch the first-generation product, enhance software, and expand the team.
Keywords: metal 3D printing, additive manufacturing, deep-tech, manufacturing technology, compact 3D printer, rapid prototyping, tooling, jigs and fixtures, FuseX material technology, SistemT1, Sabyasachi Ghosh, Arushi Sharma, Indian manufacturing, hardware startup, end-to-end 3D printing, metal filaments, automotive manufacturing, aerospace components, YourNest Venture Capital, 100X.VC