Phase3D's Story

Phase3D was founded with a clear mission to advance the additive manufacturing industry by offering trusted part quality assurance technologies. Born out of deep research in structured light and digital fringe projection, Phase3D created a real-time, in-situ inspection systems for additive manufacturing, now known as Fringe Inspection.

The team, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has grown rapidly to more than 20 engineers, developers, and support staff to support a growing global customer base. Phase3D continues to expand into new markets with an ever-advancing line of products.

15,000+

Layers Measured

25+

Systems Installed

9

Retrofits Available

20+

Team Members

Our Team

Niall O'Dowd

Founder & CEO 

Founder and CEO of Phase3D, Niall is the driving force behind the company’s vision and solutions. With a PhD in Structural Health Monitoring from UC San Diego, he brings deep technical expertise and leads the team pushing the boundaries of AM innovation.

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Ben Ferrar

Chairman of the Board & COO

Bringing 17 years of experience in additive manufacturing, Ben specializes in advancing the industrialization of AM technologies at scale. At Phase3D, he drives strategic partnerships and operational excellence to help bring our solutions to industry.

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Chris Sutcliffe

Technical & Commercial Strategy Advisor

With over 20 years of experience in additive manufacturing, Chris is recognized globally as an expert in both academia and industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of innovation to the Phase3D team.

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