Mantle Inc. - Company Research Report



Company Overview


  • Name: Mantle Inc.

  • Mission of the company: Automate toolmaking operations while reducing lead times and costs.

  • Founded: No information is available

  • Founders: Stephen Connor and Ted Sorom

  • Key people in the company:

  • Ted Sorom, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

  • Steve Connor, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer

  • Paul DiLaura, Chief Commercial Officer

  • Kimberlee Hayashi, Vice President of Process Engineering

  • Mark Sloan, Vice President of Manufacturing

  • Lalo Ruiz, Vice President of Engineering

  • Headquarters: 1950 Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco, CA 94124

  • Number of employees: No information is available

  • Revenue of the company: No information is available

  • What is the company known for: Mantle Inc. is known for its 3D printers designed specifically for toolmaking, offering efficiency, precision, and significant cost savings.


Products


3D Printers


Machines


1. P-200 Printer
  • Description: A hybrid metal 3D printer built on a CNC platform. Integrates 3D printing of Mantle’s metal pastes with precision machining.

  • Key Features:

  • Build volume of 200mm x 200mm x 150mm

  • Precise material deposition

  • CNC machining to refine shape

  • End mills as small as 0.006” for fine features

  • Price: $230,000


2. F-200 Furnace
  • Description: Sintering furnace to solidify parts printed in the P-200 printer into durable, accurate tool steel components.

  • Key Features:

  • Supports multiple parts and printers

  • Price: $120,000


Tool Steels


1. H13 Tool Steel
  • Description: Mainstay of production tooling for molding demanding plastics environments.

  • Key Features:

  • Sintered hardness: 42 HRC, heat treatable to 52 HRC

  • Compatible with finishing operations like machining, EDM, drilling


Software


  • Description: Ensures a seamless process from digital file to precision metal part.

  • Key Features:

  • Automatic tool pathing without programming (no CAM required)

  • Easy-to-use interface

  • Real-time print and equipment monitoring


Recent Developments


  • New products launched: No information is available

  • New features added to existing products: No information is available

  • New partnerships: No information is available

  • Other Developments:

  • Received an additional $20M in Series C funding to expand its hardware-software-material solution for 3D printing metal for injection molds.


Applications


Key Applications


  • Toolmaking

  • Competitive Advantage:

  • Shorter lead times

  • Superior tool performance

  • Collaborative relationships via rapid prototype and production tool creation

  • Molders

  • Deliverables:

  • High-quality parts

  • Cost and lead time reductions through complex tools printing

  • Improved part quality and reduced cycle times

  • OEMs

  • Benefits:

  • Accelerated product development

  • Increased profitability and innovation


Case Studies


1. Major Consumer Appliance Manufacturer
  • Outcome: Reduced lead time by over 70%; in production with mold insert made using Mantle technology; over 200,000 parts molded.

  • Learnings: Significant reduction in lead times and production of high-hardness steel parts.


2. Rapid Tooling for High-Temp Plastics
  • Outcome: 50% cost reduction and 80% lead time reduction compared to conventional methods.

  • Technology: High-temperature and pressure molding with Mantle-printed steel molds.


Events


Upcoming


  • IMTS 2024: North America's largest manufacturing technology trade show.

  • MD&M Minneapolis: Platforms for medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design innovations.


Recent


  • Webinars: Various webinars on overcoming tooling challenges, labor shortages, and case studies from industry leaders.

  • Exhibitions: Participation in significant events like Rapid + TCT and National Plastics Expo (NPE).


Contact Information


  • Headquarters Address: 1950 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco, CA 94124

  • Phone Number: 415.655.3555

  • Sales Email: sales@mantle3d.com

  • Support Email: support@mantle3d.com


Conclusion


Mantle Inc. stands at the forefront of revolutionizing toolmaking with its advanced hybrid 3D printing technology. With strong leadership and a mission to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, Mantle continues to forge significant inroads in the tooling industry, as evidenced by their recent funding and growing list of case studies and successful applications.