ERA Industries acquires Additive Manufacturing service bureau i3DMFG
ERA Industries Inc, based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA, has acquired i3DMFG, Redmond, Oregon. The acquisition was completed on October 6, 2023, and brings i3DMFG into a portfolio that already includes precision manufacturing specialists Gen-El-Mec (GEM).
i3DMFG, founded in 2013 in Redmond, Oregon, is an Additive Manufacturing service bureau that specialises in metal Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB). With a fleet of twelve machines – including an EOS M300.4 – the company has gained expertise in various niche applications and materials.
In addition to super nickel alloys, i3DMFG also manufactures using GRCOP-84 and GRCOP-42, which are specifically engineered for space applications. As a result, i3DMFG has attracted customers from new space companies like Ursa Major.
With a history spanning over forty years, ERA Industries specialises in precision machining and assemblies for key sectors such as aerospace, military, and medical industries. The company is known for its multi-axis capabilities and has been actively involved in aerospace and medical contract manufacturing.
i3DMFG will remain as a separate business unit within ERA, enabling the company to benefit from the financial and operational strengths of ERA and GEM. L Squared Capital Partners, the financial sponsor driving ERA’s expansion, has stated that the company’s strategy for mergers and acquisitions will continue moving forward.
