Carbon IPO

Carbon has developed Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology that represents a significant advancement in 3D printing speed, quality, and material properties. Unlike traditional 3D printing that builds objects layer by layer, Carbon's DLS technology uses digital light projection and oxygen-permeable optics to produce parts continuously from a pool of liquid resin. This approach enables production speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional 3D printing while achieving superior surface finish and mechanical properties that rival injection-molded parts.

The company has focused on serving enterprise customers in industries like automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods where high-performance parts are critical. Carbon has secured partnerships with major corporations including Adidas, Ford, and Johnson & Johnson, who use Carbon's technology for production applications rather than just prototyping. Carbon's approach represents a shift in 3D printing from a prototyping tool to a viable manufacturing process for end-use parts, competing directly with traditional manufacturing methods in certain applications.