Peak Technology, a San Jose, CA-based provider of rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing solutions to the semiconductor, bio-medical, eerospace and other tech industries, acquired Type A Machines, an intellectual property (IP) and assets of former 3D printer technology company.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
This acquisition is complementary to Peak Technology’s portfolio of products and services and will allow the company to enter CY25 to offer a full spectrum and comprehensive suite of Additive Manufacturing (AM) services.
Type A Machines produces large build volume 3D printers, particularly their “Series 1” model, and multi-unit “Printer Pod,” which offered a cubic foot of printing space, making it suitable for larger projects and professional applications. Key points about Type A Machines 3D printing include:
- Focus on high throughput and production linearity
- Large build volume
- Modular design
- Professional-grade quality
- Material compatibility
- Wide range of materials including PLA, PET, and nylon
- Maker movement roots
Led by Founder and CEO Sharon Woo, Peak Technology is an advanced prototype and manufacturing solutions company specializing in producing components, assemblies and modules made from highly engineered plastics and other technical materials.
The company provides the following services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) building complex electro-mechanical, optical, and mechatronic products and equipment:
- Materials Science & Selection
- Design For Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
- New Product Introduction & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Additive & Subtractive Component Manufacturing
- Modular Manufacturing, System Integration & Process Automation
- Spares, Repairs & Refurbishing
FinSMEs
02/12/2024