Fast Radius

Fast Radius

Additive manufacturing and CNC machining services

Overview

Fast Radius provides additive manufacturing (3D printing) and CNC machining services through an online platform and a network of production partners. It serves industries like robotics, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods, offering fast, cost-effective production of custom parts. How it works: customers upload designs, receive instant quotes, and track orders in real time via an online dashboard. Parts are produced across a distributed network and verified against exact specifications, with microfactories near customer locations to shorten lead times. The company differentiates itself with its microfactory approach, a global production network, and real-time transparency, backed by technology and near-site manufacturing to improve speed and reliability. Its goal is to make advanced manufacturing accessible to more customers by enabling on-demand, high-quality production with quick turnaround and predictable pricing.

About Fast Radius

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Why Fast Radius is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$181.2M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • SyBridge Technologies acquisition in December 2022 returns value to creditors and customers.
  • Partnerships with Simbe Robotics and Curtiss ramp up production for robotics, motorcycles.
  • Online tool launch allows remote 3D printing job design, boosting accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • SyBridge fully absorbed Fast Radius assets post-2022 bankruptcy, erasing independence.
  • UPS terminated Worldport microfactory contract October 2022, hiking fulfillment costs 25%.
  • Xometry's AI quoting captures 40% more SMB orders, diverting consumer goods clients.

What makes Fast Radius unique

  • Fast Radius pioneered Cloud Manufacturing Platform integrating design, production, fulfillment.
  • Microfactories at Chicago and UPS Worldport enable localized, efficient advanced manufacturing.
  • Online dashboard provides instant quotes and real-time order tracking for custom parts.

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Funding

Total Funding

$181.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus structure

Comprehensive health care including dental and vision

Generous vacation policy as well as a 401K plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-9%
Engineering.com
Dec 14th, 2022
Dashed Dreams: What Happened to Fast Radius? - Engineering.com

A 3D printing hub with dreams of push button manufacturing ends up in a fire sale

GlobeNewswire
Dec 13th, 2022
Court Approves Sybridge Technologies’ Acquisition Of Fast Radius Assets

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fast Radius, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FSRDQ) (“Fast Radius'' or the “Company”) announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court of the District of Delaware has approved the sale of a majority of the Company’s assets to SyBridge Technologies.SyBridge Technologies’ bid maximizes value and minimizes the remaining duration of the Company’s restructuring by providing a clear path forward for the Debtors to consummate a chapter 11 plan and return value to their customers and other creditors.The transaction is expected to close later this week.Court filings and other information related to the proceedings are available on a separate website administered by the Company's noticing agent, Stretto, at https://cases.stretto.com/fastradius or by calling Stretto representatives toll-free at 1-877-361-4291 or 1-714-384-7055 for calls originating outside of the U.S.DLA Piper LLP (US) is serving as legal advisor to the Company, Lincoln International is serving as its investment banker, and Alvarez & Marsal is serving as its financial advisor.ABOUT FAST RADIUSFast Radius, Inc. is a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company. The Fast Radius Cloud Manufacturing Platform™ provides software applications and manufacturing solutions that help engineers design, make, and fulfill commercial-grade parts, when and where they are needed. This enables companies to manufacture and ship parts easily, flexibly, and sustainably

3DPrint.com
Nov 24th, 2022
3DPOD Episode 130: Automation with Tim Bell, Siemens Digital Industries USA

SyBridge Technologies, an advanced manufacturing company based in Detroit, announced that, pending the approval of federal courts, it will purchase Chicago-based additive manufacturing (AM) service bureau, Fast Radius, for $15.9... In the second half of 2022, one of the most intriguing developments in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector has been the growing number of companies announcing their membership in the...

Trend Hunter
Aug 17th, 2022
Fast Radius, Inc. launches online tool that allows users to design the entire printing job online from home

However, Fast Radius created an online tool that allows users to design the entire printing job online from home.

Investing.com
Jul 5th, 2022
Fast Radius, Inc. hired John Nanry as COO on Jun 5th 22'.

Fast Radius recently appointed Pat McCusker as President, Interim CFO and John Nanry as COO.

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