03-06-2018: Dyze Design launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for a tungsten carbide 3D printer nozzle
Kickstarter campaign exceeded its initial funding goal by 170%
On March 6, 2018, Dyze Design—a Canadian manufacturer of extruders and high-performance components for FFF and FGF 3D printers—launched a Kickstarter campaign for a one-of-a-kind tungsten carbide 3D printer nozzle. It was characterized by high wear resistance and excellent thermal conductivity. The Kickstarter campaign was a success, exceeding its initial funding goal by 170%, and the product was officially released to the market in January 2019.
Dyze Design was founded in 2015 in Montreal by Simon Duchaine, Patrick Marcotrigiano, and Maxence Gélinas-Guy. Initially a small team of engineers, the company quickly gained recognition for its technological innovations, enabling high-flow material extrusion for large-format printing and advanced motion control for real-time part validation and certification.
The tungsten carbide 3D printer nozzle offered on Kickstarter was designed to meet the challenges of printing advanced materials, such as carbon fiber and glass fiber composites, which are known for their high abrasiveness. The nozzle provided not only exceptional durability but also improved thermal efficiency and print quality compared to standard nozzles. Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials available, ensuring long-lasting performance and consistent nozzle diameter retention over extended use.
Additionally, the nozzle was coated with an electroless nickel plating, which reduced friction between the filament and the nozzle’s inner surface for smoother extrusion.
Dyze Design’s Kickstarter project was successfully funded on April 5, 2018, by 355 backers, who pledged CA$ 34,572.
Following the success of the campaign, Dyze Design continued to grow, introducing innovative products and securing further funding for development. In October 2021, the company raised $2 million from investors, including ACET and Centech. In 2022, Dyze Design’s Pulsar pellet extruder was a finalist in the TCT Hardware Awards – Polymer Systems category.
Source: www.kickstarter.com
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