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#3DStartup: Identify3D secures the digital supply chain
As digital manufacturing accelerates with many emerging technologies – including additive manufacturing – and companies integrating them into their supply chains, the need to protect data is increasingly important for all users. Various initiatives are emerging to acc
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As digital manufacturing accelerates with many emerging technologies – including additive manufacturing – and companies integrating them into their supply chains, the need to protect data is increasingly important for all users. Various initiatives are emerging to accelerate this protection, like Identify3D, a startup based in San Francisco. Founded in 2014, Identify3D aims to facilitate the deployment of digital manufacturing by offering a complete solution that protects the data and allows for the repeatability and traceability of production. We met with the co-founder, Stephan Thomas, to learn more about the Identify3D and the solutions they offer.
3DN: Can you introduce yourself and Identify3D?
I am currently the Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Identify3d, a software company that develops software solutions for Digital Manufacturing, in charge of Strategy, Marketing, Partnerships and Business Development. I founded the company with Joe Inkenbrandt, CEO, about 3 years ago. My background is consulting, operation and supply chain, while his is software engineering & security, so very complementary skills.
The two founders of Identity3D
Our goal at Identify3D is to enable decentralized manufacturing for Industry 4.0. Identify3D is an end-to-end solution from CAD to manufacturing devices that integrates data protection, manufacturing repeatability, and traceability. Our solution is designed for all digital manufacturing which includes both additive and subtractive machine technology such as 3D printing and CNC machines, respectively. Additionally, our goal is to secure and verify the distribution of digital design files through integrations with part distribution platforms, PLM systems, and ERP systems.
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