Voodoo Manufacturing builds a software-driven factory that links many desktop 3D printers into a single, co-located production cluster to produce high-volume plastic parts. The team uses in-house software to control a 160-printer cluster, which the company says is the largest cluster in the U.S. and possibly the world. Voodoo focuses on everyday plastic parts rather than low-volume, high-value prototypes or industrial components. The company reports roughly 1,200 customers, including Mattell, VH1, and Microsoft. Voodoo spun out from MakerBot work and has been independent since May 2015. The team plans to expand the product and build massive factories that they say can speed up manufacturing by about 90%. Voodoo Manufacturing operates a Brooklyn-based rapid manufacturing system that uses desktop MakerBot 3D printers to produce and ship parts on demand. The team—four ex‑MakerBot employees—built a centralized server to run roughly 125–127 printers in tandem, automating job intake, printing, and fulfillment. The company has printed over 25,000 pieces for clients including Universal, Viacom, and Chipotle. It raised $300,000 to build its 3D printing shop and is currently profitable. Voodoo positions itself as a bridge between desktop 3D printing and overseas factories, targeting designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who need small-scale manufacturing. Typical pricing examples in the article include a $40 mask, an $8 Pikachu, and a $12.50 prep fee per object.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2017