Our mission is to make 3D printing a whole lot less exclusive.

3D printing is changing the world by reshaping how we design, produce and consume physical goods. To bring these dreams to real people we need simple, powerful software that opens the technology to everybody. To continuously improve the 3D printing process our AI harnesses the power and insights of a massive database of 3D print statistics. This AI streamlines the print process to reduce the required knowledge of the average user.

Connect with us

Email
  • corporate@buildbee.com
  • sales@buildbee.com
  • support@buildbee.com

Our Founding Story

The team was first formed in 2014 by Matt and Leanne Connelly and Fletcher Thompson initially focussed on delivering the transformative power of 3D printing to Australian education we quickly identified the broad potential of 3D printing if the right kind of hardware existed. We set out to design an easier to use, open design 3D printer specifically for instruction in schools.

The world of 3D printing hardware has come a long way and in 2017, the team grew and pivoted toward the next hurdle in wide adoption; the multiple layers of software standing between a potential user and a high quality 3D printed part. This was when BuildBee was created.

Working from all the challenges we discovered while working with schools to implement 3D printing programmes, we defined what would be the ultimate 3D printing platform. Online, Secure and Easy were the goals, the new platform would be designed for touch devices first meaning you use it from your mobile device just as easy as a laptop.

Since it’s first release, the Buildbee Suite has grown to now support hundreds of different types of printers, with easy access to advanced layout, customisable preset features and detailed 3D part design software. Over the next 3 years our goal is to continue to make 3D printing available to more people through partnerships with large retailers, community library spaces and Universities.

We set out to create a platform that could overcome major hurdles to the uptake of 3D printing...

Protecting intellectual property

Protecting intellectual property

Managing variability in technology and hardware

Managing variability in technology and hardware

Easy, consistent, global connectivity

Easy, consistent, global connectivity

Traceability and production fidelity

Traceability and production fidelity

Reduce the need for technical know how

Reduce the need for technical know how

Learns from data to continuously improve

Learns from data to continuously improve

Home users and small business

BuildBee provides a powerful cloud based platform for the entire process of owning, operating, running and accessing 3D printing for any 3D printer, at any user skill level. We are at the heart of our users 3D printing experience, seamlessly managing the complexity of the process in a simple user workflow with no jargon and no requirement for prior knowledge.

Schools and Enterprises

BuildBee supports hundreds of schools and institutions in Australia, Asia, USA and Europe, managing multiple printers, huge user bases, group access, materials, and queued jobs. BuildBee actively learns from the collective experience of all of the print jobs it runs to develop finely tuned recommendations and insights, ensuring the highest quality of every next print.

We work with...

We are actively building integrations with major CAD and model repositories, along with many other tools. We have run hundreds of thousands of print jobs through our integrations with TinkerCad, OctoPrint, Fusion360, Blender, searchthingiverse.com etc.

We have a simple API for integrating other 3D printing applications, contact info@buildbee.com for our developer pack.

Meet the team

Leanne Connelly

Leanne Connelly

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Connelly

Matt Connelly

Chief Growth Officer

Matt Griffiths

Matt Griffiths

Chief Technical Officer

Tatiana Montealegre

Tatiana Montealegre

Marketing Director

Isobel Taylor

Isobel Taylor

Operations and Customer Success Manager

Jess Fosler

Jess Fosler

Senior Developer

Alex Fordyce

Alex Fordyce

Marketing Manager

James Archer

James Archer

R&D Developer

Freyja and Oonagh

Freyja and Oonagh

Morale Officers.

Careers

We are not currently hiring for any specific roles. But if you think you've got what it takes to work with us, grab our attention by sending through your CV and a cover letter to the email below.

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