3D printing in India is in a very nascent stage when compared to various developed economies across Europe, America and Asia, primarily because of the high pricing and lack of ecosystem. But the future holds high promises as many startups are emerging with interesting innovations and diverse applications. While the 3D printing market is projected to cross $79 million by 2021, the investors are exploring options for early-stage investments. But back in 2014, the landscape was deserted when Gaurav Loyalka (Co-founder, Novabeans) was looking to bring 3D printing technologies to revolutionise small and medium scale industries. The team of IT professionals stood their ground and launched Novabeans Prototyping Labs LLP in May 2015 from Gurgaon, gradually creating awareness about 3D application and outclassing Chinese competition.

Empowering through Education

Novabeans is bringing 360º customer experience in 3D printing, and manpower training along with making prototypes for the industry. The company provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D

Novabeans’ powerful digital thread empowers professionals, students and individuals in every industry to bring their ideas into life and enhance their portfolio

design to manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing pens, 3D printing materials, 3D printing training workshops, 3D printing school kits, 3D printing professional support, made to order 3D design, and 3D print consultancy and services. Novabeans offering can be broadly classified into three main areas, the primary one being in the education - by conducting first of its kind training and workshops on 3D Modelling, computer aided designing, real world object creation, motor skills and new technology adoption. The courses are aimed for school, college and university students from 6-50 years within different categories. Novabeans’ powerful digital thread empowers professionals, students and individuals in every industry to bring their ideas into life and enhance their portfolio.
The company has multiple channels to sell its products through a network of resellers and franchises across pan India, online stores and e-studio centers with additional training, 24/7 support, warranty parts and consultancy services. Novabeans has already worked with several companies and institutions like IIT, BITS, HCL, Intel, Tata, Reliance, GE, Philips, Mahindra & Mahindra and several private schools and companies.

Novabeans other major service is e-studio, which is a hub for creative minds to make their own models, participate in workshops and certified courses, featuring from basics to advanced techniques of 3D printing and new technologies suitable for all ages. “We do not compromise on quality even when it is tempting. Our unique selling proposition is to provide end-to-end 3D printing solutions,” asserts Gaurav Loyalka. These 3D printing services are available in variety of materials like ABS, Polyamide, Resin, Elastic Plastic, Alumide, Steel and precious metals such as bronze, silver, gold, platinum, titanium and rhodium. Novabeans is also an official authorised master dealer of many premium global brands including Formlabs, BigRep, LeapFrog, Ultimaker, 3d Systems, Littlebits, Structure Sensor Scanner, Makerbot, 3Doolder, LixPen, CreoPop, b9creator, Photocentric, Innofil3D, Structure3D, Rasie3D, Modifi3d, ColorFabb, and Scan in a Box in India.

Road Ahead

Novabeans has been successful in recording 180 percent organic growth rate year-on-year. The company employs 45 people who work like gearbox from their offices in Gurgaon, UK, France, U.S. and Delhi. It is currently focusing on its vertical growth in Engineering & Product design, Manufacturing, Research & Education, Entertainment, Jewelry and Medical fields, and seeks to open discussions with potential value added partners to speed up the future goals.