PROTOTYPE 3D (PROTOTYP3, LLC) is an advanced design and additive manufacturing company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Knoxville, TN. We began by developing experimental design and mobility solutions for Army Futures Command (AFC), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL), working at the intersection of industrial design, real-world digitization, metaverse creation, advanced manufacturing, and AI integration.

 

Building on this foundation, we now provide end-to-end 3D printing solutions, guiding clients from rapid prototyping to full-scale production. Our expertise spans architecture, automotive, aerospace, defense, rail, and energy, scaling seamlessly from intricate small parts to large structural components. We leverage large-format printing, cutting-edge software, and photo-real visualization to create high-performance, customized solutions.

 

At PROTOTYPE 3D, innovation goes hand in hand with sustainability. We prioritize recycled materials, offer on-demand manufacturing with no minimum order, and produce all parts domestically to reduce carbon emissions. Our work extends beyond traditional applications to functional consumer products, structural end-use components, advanced composite tooling, and precision concrete molds—tailoring solutions to meet each client’s unique demands while pushing the boundaries of what additive manufacturing can achieve.

 

More than a manufacturing service, PROTOTYPE 3D is an innovation partner, combining strategic design, state-of-the-art workflows, and a commitment to R&D to pioneer the future of additive manufacturing in America.