ETEC (pronounced e-tek) is a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions.

As the original inventor of digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technology, ETEC has one of the most advanced portfolios of precision polymer printers and materials in the market today.

Supported by more than 130 issued and pending patents, ETEC also has more than 190 qualified materials for its platforms. In all thousands of customers across a broad range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and jewelry have relied on ETEC solutions for more than two decades. The company’s solutions are used for prototypes, tooling and low-volume to mass production.

A Desktop Metal Brand

ETEC has long roots in the additive manufacturing industry. EnvisionTEC 3D printers, which are best known for extreme levels of accuracy and surface finish, have been leaders in the health care, dental, and medical industry since the company was founded in 2002.

After Desktop Metal acquired EnvisionTEC in 2021, Desktop Health was launched to focus on health care, dental and medical customers. Now, ETEC is bringing its high-speed, polymer 3D printing solutions to consumer goods and industrial manufacturers.

Today, ETEC is part of a growing portfolio of Desktop Metal brands focused on making Additive 2.0 a reality through mass production of end-use, high performance photopolymers.

A Global Company

ETEC has a dealer and reseller network that touches nearly every country. The company’s facilities and partners provide sales, support, R&D and production worldwide.

Dearborn, Michigan – North American Headquarters. Business operations, R&D, Service & Support
Gladbeck, Germany – International Headquarters. R&D, Production
Gardena, California – Production, R&D
Montreal, Canada – Chemistry R&D

ETEC products

Hard Plastics

ETEC - Medical-Grade, High-Modulus Photopolymer