Carbon is a digital manufacturing company based in Redwood City, California that develops additive manufacturing technology to produce high-performance polymer components at scale. Founded in 2013, the company combines Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) - its proprietary photopolymer-based 3D printing process - with advanced materials and computational design tools to enable production of functional end-use parts rather than prototypes.
The company's integrated platform addresses applications across automotive, medical devices, footwear, dental, and consumer goods. Carbon works with major manufacturers including adidas and Specialized, producing parts such as precision-engineered lattice midsoles, medical devices, and automotive components. The technology enables creation of complex geometries with mechanical properties that would be difficult or uneconomical to achieve through traditional manufacturing methods.
Carbon's approach combines hardware, materials science, and software to accelerate product development and time-to-market. The platform spans 3D printing machines, a portfolio of photopolymer resins optimised for different applications, and design tools built specifically for additive manufacturing workflows. The company operates globally and serves manufacturers seeking to integrate advanced manufacturing capabilities into their production processes.
