#3DStartup: Mantle on its Unique Paste-Based Metal Additive Manufacturing Process

Mantle, a young, American startup, made headlines back in February 2021 with the launch of its TrueShape technology. The proprietary AM process distinguishes itself from other metal 3D printing processes on the market by using paste as the printing material as well as being the first to combine rough part creation and precision finishing. Thanks to the precision that their technology allows, the startup sees it as especially useful for applications like tooling. And with satisfied customers like L’Oréal and Westminister Tools, it’s clear that they are already starting to make their mark. We sat down with the CEO and co-founder of Mantle, Ted Sorom to learn more.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and your connection to additive manufacturing?

Hi, I’m Ted Sorom, the CEO and co-founder of Mantle. I’m a mechanical design engineer by training and have spent most of my career developing and launching new products. My entire career, I’ve used polymer additive manufacturing for prototyping. I ventured into metal 3D printing when I saw the opportunity to redefine how mass-produced products are made by combining my tooling knowledge and Mantle’s new method of precision metal printing.