$100k EBITDA Industrial 3D Technology Distributor in Michigan
January 14, 2026
by an investor from Baker College of Mount Clemens in Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Business Overview:
Established distributor of 3D scanning, metrology, and additive manufacturing equipment serving automotive, aerospace, and medical device customers. Based in Southeast Michigan (Detroit metro area), founded 2017.
Key Assets:
Authorized dealer for multiple leading 3D technology manufacturers
One exclusive partnership with AI-powered vision inspection provider
Operational facility with showroom and 3D print farm
~$200K in demonstration equipment (3D scanners, printers, metrology systems)
Experienced technical team
Diversified customer base across automotive, aerospace, medical device sectors
Identified Growth Opportunities ($1M+ Near-Term Revenue):
Exclusive AI Vision Partnership - $320K ARR
Deployment license revenue model
Requires capital and bandwidth to execute
3D Printing & Scanning Services - $300-600K Potential
Currently <$100K/year
Operational print farm underutilized
Constrained by bandwidth, not capability
Contract Services - Untapped
Additional services revenue channel
Warranty/Subscription Renewals - Untapped ARR
Large installed equipment base
Not actively pursued
Material Sales - Underperforming
Printers in field, sales far below benchmarks
Financial Overview:
Revenue: $1M+ annually (positive growth)
Marginally profitable (constrained by debt service)
Total debt: ~$420K
Hard assets: ~$200K in demo equipment (scanners, printers, metrology systems)
Diversified customer base (no concentration risk)
The Situation:
Classic founder bandwidth + capital constraint. Infrastructure exists, opportunities identified and executable, but current ownership cannot execute on all channels simultaneously.
What's Included:
Operating showroom with demonstration equipment (~$200K value)
3D print farm with available capacity
Customer relationships across automotive/aerospace/medical device
Dealer agreements with leading manufacturers
Trained technical team
Proprietary sales automation tools
Transaction Structure:
Seller seeking zero-dollar equity exit. Buyer assumes/clears debt (~$420K) and injects working capital ($100-150K). Total investment: ~$520-570K.
Asset coverage: $200K in demo equipment provides substantial collateral against debt assumption.
Seller will transition 3-6 months to ensure continuity, then exit completely.
Financing: SBA 7(a) eligible
Timeline: 30-45 days to LOI
Ideal Buyer:
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or B2B services
Access to $500-600K capital
Interest in 3D/advanced manufacturing sector
Commitment to employee retention
Contact: Direct Message
CONFIDENTIAL: Company name, detailed financials, equipment inventory, customer list, and manufacturer agreements provided to qualified buyers under NDA only.
from The University of Michigan in Detroit, MI, USA
from University of Michigan in Detroit, MI, USA