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About 3DEO

3DEO is an award-winning design, engineering and manufacturing service specializing in complex metal 3D printed components. Our expertise in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) facilitates a seamless transition into scalable production.

Designed to Scale

3DEO was founded on the vision to become the premier metal 3D printing part service to successfully combine mass production metal 3D printing capabilities with multi-disciplinary design and product development expertise.

Keeping customers’ pain points and overall goals in mind, 3DEO approaches each unique customer problem with a collaborative mindset and specialized additive knowledge to ensure optimal design solutions, part performance and operational efficiencies are applied to their products. The team at 3DEO works directly with customers to coordinate on-schedule deliveries and ensure timelines are met so that product teams can worry about what matters most: a successful launch at scale.

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Co-founder and former CEO Matt Petros discusses how 3DEO’s holistic approach to manufacturing differentiates the company in the industry.

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Made in the USA
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY BUILT FOR SCALE

Automation Where You Need It.
Collaboration Where You Want It.

3DEO’s dedicated team of engineers understands the product innovation process, partnering with customers along various points of their product development journey, and helping them launch and scale products with a competitive edge. As innovators themselves, 3DEO is one of the only end-to-end design and manufacturing services that uses its own proprietary technology and automation platform to provide high quality parts that are consistent from first articles through to production at scale.

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3DEO’s History

From its very first prototype printer to its full-scale automated factory, 3DEO has been helping engineering teams solve their toughest problems, enabling their companies to launch quality products with a competitive edge.

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2016

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2018

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2020

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2022

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3DEO is Founded Co-founders Matt Petros (CEO) and Payman Torabi (CTO) establish 3DEO and begin work on their prototype printer built for mass production.
First Generation Production Printers The growing team at 3DEO installs their first set of first generation production printers in their new facility and starts fulfilling customer orders.
3DEO in Aerospace 3DEO produces its first flying aerospace part, a ball return tube for a linear ball screw, and bring their printers from one spindle to multi-spindle.
30,000 Parts Shipped In January, 3DEO ships 30,000 parts and expands production line with 10 new printers; enters the medical market with first customer PO.
150,000 Parts Shipped 3DEO closes its first consumer electronics PO and ships its 150,000th part. Later this year, they win design awards from MPIF and Design World.
1,000,000 Parts Shipped With a growing team of 100+ employees, 3DEO wins two more MPIF design awards and produces its millionth part.
Saffron Printer Unveiled 3DEO unveils its next-generation printing platform, Saffron, and reveals its award-winning, patented technology to the public for the first time in detail, including its growth plans over the next several years.
DfAM Added as Core Service Further differentiating itself in the AM space, 3DEO adds Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to its core offerings to help customers innovate, design and scale competitive products.
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2017

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2019

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2021

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2023

3DEO’s History

From its very first prototype printer to its full-scale automated factory, 3DEO has been helping engineering teams solve their toughest problems to better enable their companies to launch quality products with a competitive edge.

2016

3DEO is Founded Co-founders Matt Petros (CEO), Payman Torabi (CTO) and Matt Sand (President) establish 3DEO and begin work on their prototype printer built for mass production.

2017

First Generation Production Printers The growing team at 3DEO installs their first set of first generation production printers in their new facility and starts fulfilling customer orders.

2018

3DEO in Aerospace 3DEO produces its first flying aerospace part, a ball return tube for a linear ball screw, and bring their printers from one spindle to multi-spindle.

2019

30,000 Parts Shipped In January, 3DEO ships 30,000 parts and expands production line with 10 new printers; enters the medical market with first customer PO.

2020

150,000 Parts Shipped 3DEO closes its first consumer electronics PO and ships its 150,000th part. Later this year, they win design awards from MPIF and Design World.

2021

1,000,000 Parts Shipped With a growing team of 100+ employees, 3DEO wins two more MPIF design awards and produces its millionth part.

2022

Saffron Printer Unveiled 3DEO unveils its next-generation printing platform, Saffron, and reveals its award-winning, patented technology to the public for the first time in detail, including its growth plans over the next several years.

2023

DfAM Added as Core Service Further differentiating itself in the AM space, 3DEO adds Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) to its core offerings to help customers innovate, design and scale competitive products.

COMPANY CULTURE

Team 3DEO

From hiring its first 2 employees to taking off as one of the highest volume 3D printing companies in the world, 3DEO has continued to invest in its company culture through diversity and inclusion initiatives, team events and outings, and community engagement. 3DEO is an American manufacturing company with its primary factory based in Torrance, CA.

Senior Leadership

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Scott Dennis

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Scott began his career in Hewlett Packard's inkjet development group in San Diego, where he played a key role in launching several successful wide-format printing products. After five years at HP, Scott co-founded D&K Engineering, a global product development and manufacturing services company specializing in high-innovation products with complex manufacturing lifecycles. During his 22-year tenure as CEO, D&K Engineering grew into a multinational company, partnering with clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies to develop and manufacture over 700 different products and instruments. In late 2022, D&K Engineering was acquired and became part of Ascential Technologies' Medical & Life Sciences Group.

Scott is also a co-founder and Partner at FusionX Ventures, a Southern California-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups in the technology, industrial, and life sciences sectors. He has served as a board member and advisor for various portfolio companies, including Lattice Innovation, 3DEO, Bellwether Coffee, and Numilk, and is part of the executive board of Southern California's leading hardware accelerator, EvoNexus. Scott is a member of YPO, a global CEO peer group, where he has held various leadership positions. In 2012, he received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the region’s most influential business leaders.

Scott holds BS degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Mechatronics and Smart Product Design from Stanford University.

In 2024, Scott assumed the role of CEO at 3DEO, where he aims to leverage his expertise in helping technology companies create and launch successful lines of business to help 3DEO grow and achieve its full potential.

In his free time, Scott enjoys traveling with friends and family, adventure, backcountry backpacking, aviation, and outdoor sports.

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Rajan Ramaswamy, PhD

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Dr. Rajan Ramaswamy brings over 30 years of expertise in design, development, and project management across digital imaging, medical devices, and life science instrumentation. In his role as Chief Operating Officer at 3DEO, Rajan is leveraging his extensive experience in driving innovation and operational excellence to scale the company’s operations and expand its market reach in the additive manufacturing industry.

In addition to his role at 3DEO, Rajan is the President and a founding member of NOVO Engineering, a San Diego-based product design firm where he has been integral to all aspects of the company's business for the last 20+ years.

Rajan has previously held engineering and management roles at The Gillette Company in Boston, Hewlett Packard in Barcelona, and Phogenix Imaging, an HP-Kodak joint venture in San Diego. His broad expertise encompasses system design and architecture for complex products, design for manufacturing, program planning and management, commercialization strategy, and business development.

Rajan holds a PhD from MIT, where he worked at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, an M.Eng. from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi. As an inventor with approximately two dozen US and international utility patents, Rajan has designed or contributed to numerous products that have reached thousands of customers.

Payman Torabi, PhD

Payman Torabi, PhD

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Payman is an experienced electromechanical engineer with 15 years of experience developing robotic and additive technologies. Payman earned his PhD from the University of Southern California, where he developed several innovative metal additive solutions, including binder jetting. He has deep expertise in slicing software, mechatronics, and materials development for powder metal processes. Payman has used his unique skill sets to successfully develop and launch a commercial polymer-based 3D printer abroad. The Manufacturing Cloud was born out of Payman’s primary motivation to unlock human creative potential through democratized access to advanced manufacturing technologies.
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Lyonel Martens

Chief Financial Officer

Lyonel Martens is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over 18 years of experience. After earning two B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech, he pursued an MBA with dual emphasis in Financial Decision Systems and Marketing Management from Loyola Marymount University. He started his career at NEOGOV as a Financial Analyst and later contributed to the financial management of several enterprises including CPEhr and 8020 Consulting. His strategic roles in Specialized Elevator Services, Pacific Crane Maintenance Company and The Riverside Company were characterized by substantial revenue management and his active participation in mergers and acquisitions. Over the course of his career, Lyonel has been involved in eight successful mergers & acquisitions transactions and two significant company sales. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of 3DEO, he brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance, strategic acquisitions and process optimization.
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Emily Elpes

Head of HR and Communications

Emily is an accomplished leader with over 18 years of experience in strategic communication, commercial strategy, organizational development, and human resources, holding a degree from Boston University. Her career began in public relations, where she managed high-impact product launches and media relations for notable clients such as Jockey, Dunkin Donuts, and AT&T products. Emily then leveraged her expertise in the hospitality industry, significantly influencing the marketing and revenue strategies for global brands such as McCormick & Schmick’s, Hard Rock International, and Live Nation Entertainment.

Her eclectic career has seen her leading national teams across various sectors including higher education, real estate, and consumer packaged goods, consistently focusing on enhancing commercial and strategic operations alongside public relations, special events, and marketing. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Chief of Staff at 3DEO, where she was instrumental in strategic planning and policy development, and pivotal in nurturing a customer-centric culture.

Now, as the Head of Human Resources and Communications at 3DEO, Emily applies her vast knowledge to advance internal and external communications, spearhead HR strategies that enhance diversity and inclusivity, and cultivate a thriving organizational culture. Her dedication to mentoring, coaching, and strategic leadership underscores her commitment to transforming organizational practices and fostering an environment where diverse talents are recognized and nurtured.

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Karl Lind

Vice President of Sales

Karl is a distinguished sales and engineering professional with a robust, dual-disciplinary background spanning over 13 years. As a double major graduate in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Karl initiated his career on the innovation forefront of the high-speed automation industry, leading R+D projects and notably spearheading the development of a new line of eco-friendly, energy-efficient machinery. His adaptability was further showcased at EVG, where he helmed a business division dedicated to the sales and support of capital equipment in the downstream steel processing sector. While at EVG, Karl took on pivotal roles, guiding market forecasting while collaborating with engineering teams to unveil new equipment capabilities aligned with market demands. Now serving as the VP of Sales at 3DEO, Karl integrates his profound engineering insights with strategic sales acumen, fostering partnerships and driving the company's customer expansion across a range of industries.

STAY IN THE KNOW

Press Releases

Stay up to date with 3DEO’s latest announcements, releases and media alerts. For press inquiries, please contact Emily Elpes, Vice President of Marketing at [email protected].

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