Carbon
Redwood City, United States
Verified supplier · Last verified 4 May 2026
Carbon is a leading additive manufacturing company pioneering Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology for high-performance 3D printing. Founded in 2013, Carbon designs and manufactures advanced photopolymer resins, computational design software, and 3D printing hardware enabling brands to create radically better products. The company serves diverse industries including consumer goods, sporting goods, dental, medical devices, and automotive with a focus on precision, speed, and material performance.
What makes them different
Carbon's proprietary Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology is fundamentally faster than competing additive manufacturing processes, delivering 10X faster print times for dental models and enabling unmoldable geometries. The company has developed a comprehensive platform combining hardware (L1, M3, M2 printers), advanced photopolymer materials (EPU elastomers with tunable properties), and computational design tools (Carbon Design Engine) for programmable metamaterials and conformal lattices. Pioneered production of adidas 4DFWD - world's first 3D-printed anisotropic lattice midsole with millions sold globally.
Industries served
- Consumer Goods & Sporting Goods
- Dental & Orthodontics
- Medical Devices & MedTech
- Automotive
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Aerospace
Capacity
Global manufacturing network with headquarters in Redwood City, CA and international offices in Germany (Neu-Isenburg), China (Shanghai), and Japan (Tokyo). Operates Carbon Production Network (CPN) - ecosystem of contract manufacturers and design firms with DLS printing capability. Produces millions of parts annually across multiple industries.
Typical lead time: Variable - depends on production partner and application
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