When was Microfab founded?

Microfab was founded in 1984 and raised its 1st funding round 24 years after it was founded.

Where is Microfab located?

Microfab is headquartered in Plano, United States.

How many employees does Microfab have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Microfab is 1.

Is Microfab a funded company?

Microfab is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 31, 2008.

When was the latest funding round of Microfab?

Microfab's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Feb 01, 2011, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is 3D Printing. In United States, the 3D Printing sector has seen $352M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Microfab rank among its competitors?

Microfab ranks 345th amongst 931 active competitors, of which 85 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Aspect Biosystems, which secured $115M in Jan, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Microfab?

Microfab's top competitors include Siemens Healthineers, Agilent and Cepheid. Among them, Aspect Biosystems secured the most recent funding round in January, 2025.

Microfab - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Ink-jet microdispensing and precision printing solutions provider since nineteen eighty-four. They develop and commercialize high-value applications for microdispensing and precision printing using ink-jet technology. Their capabilities are applicable to a wide range of industries, including microdispensing of nanometal dispersions, liquid solders, adhesives, optical and electrical polymers, and biomedical materials. The speed, precision, and digital nature of their ink-jet printing technology makes it well-suited for automated control in manufacturing and research. They offer solutions through consulting, application development, job-shop services, and equipment sales. Their ongoing in-house research focuses on novel applications of ink-jet technology. They provide versatile, easy-to-use printing platforms and systems.

Website: microfab.com
Email ID: *****@microfab.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1984

Location

Plano, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Feb 01, 2011, $*****

Investors

National Science Foundation

Ranked

345^th among 931 active competitors

Employee Count

1 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Agilent & 583 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Naprotek (Aug 09, 2022)

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Microfab got acquired by Naprotek on Aug 09, 2022.

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Microfab has raised funding over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 31, 2008. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Feb 01, 2011 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Microfab has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Microfab:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 01, 2011	2364393	Grant (prize money)	3570994	4359845	7620441	4135249
Feb 02, 2010	1385527	Grant (prize money)	3049674	4635680	3251245	National Science Foundation
Feb 01, 2008	5953409	Grant (prize money)	1639639	9671089	5550075	National Science Foundation

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The founders of Microfab is Wayne Stauss.

Here are the details of Microfab's key team members:

Wayne Stauss: Founder of Microfab.

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Microfab's employee count trend

Microfab has 1 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Microfab's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Microfab include Siemens Healthineers, Agilent and Cepheid. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Microfab, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Siemens Healthineers 2017, Forchheim (Germany), Public	Provider of medical imaging laboratory diagnostics and clinical digital solutions	-	Qatar Investment Authority, Skyviews Life Science ... & 3 others	75/100
2nd	Agilent 1995, Santa Clara (United States), Public	Developer of diversified instruments for scientific and laboratory management	-	Smile Incubator, JANA Partners & 6 others	73/100
3rd	Cepheid 1996, Sunnyvale (United States), Acquired	Developer of molecular diagnostic testing solutions	$19.1M	R H Capital Partners, CampVentures & 14 others	73/100
4th	Illumina 1993, San Diego (United States), Public	Developer of technologies for analysis of genetic variation and function	$28M	Chevron Technology Ventures, Dow Chemical Company ... & 32 others	71/100
5th	Quanterix 2007, Cambridge (United States), Public	Developer of assay kits for ultra-sensitive biomarker detection	$99.5M	T. Rowe Price, Novalis LifeSciences & 15 others	71/100
6th	Bruker 1960, United States, Public	Manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments for life sciences	-	Essex Investment Management, European Innovation Council ... & 5 others	70/100
7th	Sartorius 1870, Gottingen (Germany), Public	Developer of laboratory and biopharmaceutical equipment	-	Eiffel Investment Group, Juno Investment Partners ... & 2 others	70/100
8th	Unchained Labs 2015, Pleasanton (United States), Acquired	Developer of multiplex protein stability platform for biologics	$111M	Canaan, Novo Holdings & 6 others	68/100
9th	Aspect Biosystems 2013, Vancouver (Canada), Series B	Developer of bioprinting technology and tissue therapeutics for regenerative medicine	$139M	Pangaea Ventures, Dimension & 21 others	68/100
10th	Esco Lifesciences 1978, Singapore (Singapore), Late Stage	Manufacturer of biopharma equipment & IVF medical devices, and service provider for life science tools	$200M	Vivo Capital, Novo Holdings & 3 others	67/100
345th	Microfab 1984, Plano (United States), Acquired	Ink-jet microdispensing and precision printing solutions provider since nineteen eighty-four	-	National Science Foundation	27/100