Maltese 3D printing company is looking for franchisees willing to enter into a factory as a service franchising agreement.

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOMT20250310009

Term of Validity

10 March 2025 - 10 March 2026

Company's Country

Malta

Type of partnership

Investment agreement
Supplier agreement
Commercial agreement
Outsourcing agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

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General information

Short Summary

The Maltese company has years of a proven 3D printing and digital manufacturing business model and offers a turnkey solution for entrepreneurs looking to enter the high-growth 3D printing industry. Franchisees will gain access to the expertise, resources, and network that have made the company a leader in this field. The company will offer everything that is needed to launch and operate a fully functional print farm allowing franchisees to scale up quickly via a franchising agreement.

Full Description

Maltese company is a leader in 3D Printing and offers:
- Comprehensive training and full ongoing support: Hands-on guidance on running a 3D printing business, avoiding pitfalls, and penetrating profitable niches. Franchisees receive continued support, including access to the company’s 3D's designs, files, spare parts, and inventory recommendations.
- A structured workflow that ensures efficiency in order processing, manufacturing, and customer service, maximizing profitability and quality.
- Design and manufacturing expertise: Franchisees gain access to the company’s extensive product design knowledge and guidance in various industries, from custom prototyping to mass production.
- Branding and marketing support: Franchisees leverage the company’s trusted brand, complete with branding guidelines, marketing scripts, and proven ad campaign strategies.
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and digital presence: Optional CRM integration ensures streamlined customer management, while support for website setup, social media management, and print-on-demand platforms enables franchisees to maximize online revenue.
- Printer and material support: Full assistance in printer setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. Franchisees receive high-quality materials and precise settings to ensure a repeatable, high-quality production process.
- Performance and Internet-of-Things (IoT) monitoring: The print farm integrates with IoT tracking systems, allowing franchisees to monitor print activity, track revenue, and optimize operations in real time.
- Territorial exclusivity: Franchisees receive an exclusive operating radius to prevent market saturation and ensure and sustainable growth.
- Revenue-Based protection: To ensure fair competition, new franchises won't be established nearby unless revenue targets are met.
- Equipment monitoring – All printers must be sourced through the company to ensure quality.
- Centralized order management system – CRM integration tracks orders and maintains workflow consistency.
- Material usage logs – Prevents unauthorized production.
- KPI-based reviews – Performance evaluations ensure franchise growth and efficiency.

Advantages and Innovations

Most 3D print farms rely on passive customer acquisition, waiting for clients to bring in their ideas. This Maltese company transforms this model with a proactive outbound strategy, ensuring franchisees actively generate business and scale faster.
It has proven strategies to enter the manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Franchisees gain access to a pre-developed, high-margin market tested product catalog and multiple sales channels.
The company has optimized print farm operations, ensuring high efficiency and scalability, with IoT-enabled print monitoring and automated order and customer relationship management system.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

IPR status

Secret know-how

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

The franchise is designed for those looking for a business model that goes beyond passive printing and actively generates revenue and entrepreneurs who want to capitalize on the growing demand for custom, small-batch, and on-demand manufacturing or who want the support of an established leader in the 3D printing industry while maintaining operational independence.
The ideal partner would be:
- Entrepreneurs: Individuals looking for a turnkey business with proven structures, automation, and ongoing support
- Business owners - who want to diversify revenue streams with a high-demand technology-driven service seeking a scalable venture
- Existing manufacturers: in custom manufacturing, prototyping, or industrial production looking to expand their capabilities with 3D printing, signage, model-making, and promotional item businesses that can integrate high-margin 3D-printed products into their existing offerings.
- Tech and engineering professionals: engineers, designers, or innovators who understand product development, industrial design, or additive manufacturing.
- E-commerce and digital entrepreneurs: looking to expand with on-demand 3D-printed products.
- Investors and franchise developers: interested in scalable, technology-driven franchises with high-growth potential, and those looking for a future-proof business model with low operational costs and high returns.

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