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The Company

MP Additive is a research-driven startup developing groundbreaking 3D printing technologies that redefine what additive manufacturing can achieve. Our mission is to make advanced, multi-material fabrication safe, accessible, and practical for everyone—from students and artists to manufacturers and research institutions.

The company’s current flagship technology, MP 3D Printing, is progressing through intellectual property filings, prototyping, and academic validation. While the full details remain under wraps until public release, the system represents a significant leap toward a truly universal 3D printing platform capable of safely handling diverse materials and processes within a single integrated workflow.

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About Our Team

We apologize, but details about our team members, support, and funding are currently confidential.

We can share a little information about our founder… see below.

Company Owner and Senior Researcher

Lighthread's open hardware/source FREE (Fiber Resin Extrusion Engineering) 3D printhead.
Lighthread’s open hardware/source FREE (Fiber Resin Extrusion Engineering) 3D printhead.
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MP Additive was founded by J. Andrews, an educator, engineer, and researcher with nearly three decades of experience. MP Additive was born from his vision to remove the barriers that limit creativity and innovation in additive manufacturing. Andrews’ career spans more than 12 years in industry and research, along with 17 years as a college educator, giving him a deep understanding of both the professional and educational sides of technology development.

Before founding MP Additive, Andrews launched the independent research company Lighthread, which focused on creating education-centered 3D printing technologies. Building on that foundation, MP Additive now advances a new class of universal, safe, and scalable 3D printing systems designed to support both innovation and instruction.

Beyond product development, MP Additive and Andrews are committed to bridging education, research, and industry. His ongoing Ph.D. research explores how educators and manufacturers can co-develop modern curricula and standards, ensuring that students and professionals are prepared for the rapidly evolving fields of additive manufacturing, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

“MP Additive is focused on expanding the reach of all designers
artists,
inventors,
engineers,
educators,
researchers.
...
everyone
to the full potential of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing.”

Our Team

MP Additive Tech Blog

Articles exploring 3D printing and our technology.

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