38. Irish Enterprise Awards 2026 Jul22575 For about as long as 3D printers have been accessible and desirable items in the world of manufacturing and beyond, Inspire 3D has been there to serve clients across Ireland. The country’s leading provider of professional 3D printing systems and additive manufacturing solutions, the company is now in its 15th year, and has been fully Irish owned and operated since day one. On the back of its recognition in this programme, we caught up with Mark Rowan, managing director at Inspire 3D, to find out more. From its base in County Wicklow, Inspire 3D is the proud partner of choice for clients right across the island of Ireland, with product designers, engineers, manufacturers, medical device companies, and maintenance teams alike all benefiting from its wealth of solutions. Adding to the value the company delivers is the fact that it covers the sale, installation, and ongoing support of such industry-leading brands as Formlabs and Ultimaker, with solutions ranging from desktop through to industrial. “We also provide certified training, applications consultancy, and a full range of consumables, all backed by local logistics and expert after-sales support.” As suggested by both these comprehensive solutions and the core values of technical excellence, customer partnership, and local expertise which are at the heart of this operation, Inspire 3D strives to empower Irish businesses and innovators at every turn. Specifically, it does this by helping them to accelerate product development, reduce costs, and unlock new manufacturing possibilities across their businesses, all using the power of additive technology tailored to their specialised needs. Mark himself explained: “We understand 3D printing is not a onesize-fits-all technology. Therefore, our goal is to identify the most suitable, cost-effective solution that aligns with the customer’s objectives.” He continued: “We provide seamless access to the latest technologies and materials, working closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that fit their unique requirements, as well as collaborating with other manufacturers and industry experts when it’s in the customer’s best interest.” This, however, is not the only thing setting Inspire 3D apart in this environment, as its local warehousing capabilities mean that it can offer faster delivery than its competitors, and the provision of certified 3D printing training and demonstrations ensure its clients are both confident and successful in their adoption of these additive manufacturing technologies. Mark believes this philosophy to have been integral in the company solidifying its reputation as the trusted additive manufacturing partner of choice for a wealth of enterprises. With additive manufacturing in the process of rapid growth across industries, meaning demand for everything from end-use parts and custom fixtures to low-volume production has majorly increased, it is unsurprising that Inspire 3D is preparing for a future defined by increased interest from companies looking for faster prototyping and greater supply chain resilience. Spurring this on has been the introduction of the Form 4 and Fuse ranges from Formlabs into the Irish market, which has greatly boosted full scale manufacturing. Touching on what these developments mean for the future of Inspire 3D, Mark explained: “With the continued growth in additive manufacturing, Inspire 3D plans to expand our training programmes, introduce several new and exciting additive manufacturing technologies and materials, and deepen our partnerships with both suppliers and Irish industry. Long term, our goal is to remain at the forefront of innovation, helping companies to realise and harness additive manufacturing’s full potential.” The dynamic business environment Ireland boasts is playing a massive part in the success Inspire 3D is continuing to foster, with the country’s strong manufacturing heritage and access to skilled talent both making it an ideal base for a company leveraging an innate streak of innovation. This, combined with the local presence mentioned above, results in responsive, on-the-ground support for clients who can benefit from a blend of global technology and local expertise. In this way, Inspire 3D is a provider quite unlike any other. Since it was established in 2011, Inspire 3D has blossomed into a beacon of trust and results-backed excellence in the realm of 3D printer sales and support, with its combination of expert knowledge, personalised solutions, and holistic guidance making it the only partner firms in Ireland need across all of their 3D printing for industry needs. On the back of this, we are delighted to celebrate Inspire 3D’s accomplishments by naming it the 3D Printer Supplier & Support Provider of the Year 2026 in our annual Irish Enterprise Awards. Contact: Mark Rowan Company: Inspire 3D Web Address: https://www.inspire3d.ie/ 3D Printer Supplier & Support Provider of the Year 2026
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