About Inkbit
We use machine vision, material science, and MIT backed software to provide a state-of-the-art manufacturing platform for the world's most iconic brands.
Born from MIT
Inspiring Next-Gen Product Teams that Shape Tomorrow
Inkbit is a leading additive manufacturing platform enabling next-generation digital production with unmatched precision and material versatility.
Powered by Vision-Controlled Jetting™, our system combines real-time 3D vision with closed-loop feedback to deliver dimensionally accurate parts.
From aerospace and medical devices to wearables and robotics, Inkbit helps engineers and product teams bring complex designs to life faster, with no tooling, no post-processing, and no compromise.
Whether you're scaling a new product or validating a design, Inkbit's digital manufacturing services offer the speed, reliability, and performance modern industries demand.
Our Services
The Inkbit Platform
Joint Development Agreements (JDAs)
Partner with Inkbit’s engineering team to co-develop solutions tailored to your application. From material R&D to process optimization, our JDAs fast-track innovation and ensure seamless integration into your production workflow.
Material Innovation and Customization
Our advanced material portfolio including COT, Titan Tough Epoxy, and TEPU™ meets demanding performance needs. We also collaborate with partners to formulate custom materials for specialized applications.
Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing
Bridge the gap between prototype and full production. Inkbit delivers consistent and repeatable output with industrial throughput, allowing you to produce end-use parts without tooling delays or high setup costs.
Rapid Prototyping
Accelerate product development with functional prototypes that match final production quality. Our Vision-Controlled Jetting technology enables precise, multi-material parts in days, not weeks. Ideal for design validation, form-fit testing, and customer demos.
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Why Engineering and Design Teams Pick Inkbit
Inkbit’s Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) uses real‑time 3D scanning (machine vision) to ensure every layer matches the CAD design with extraordinary fidelity, producing parts that are consistently precise and true-to-spec.
We offer expert, personalized assistance to help our clients translate complex designs into manufacturable parts - covering everything from material selection to print workflows.
With VCJ technology, Inkbit delivers both prototyping and production runs in a matter of days, not weeks, making them ideal for agile development cycle.
Inkbit can print objects composed of different materials. Including rigid, flexible, and elastomeric components - in a single print, eliminating the need for manual over-molding or assembly.
Executive Team
Our Leaders
Timothy M. Swager is an American Scientist and the John D. MacArthur Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research is at the interface of chemistry and materials science, with specific interests in carbon nanomaterials, polymers, and liquid crystals.
Tim M. Swager
Scientific Advisor
Bill is a Board Member at Inkbit and has served as legal counsel to technology and life sciences businesses for more than 35 years. As a partner at Boston law firm Choate, LLP, and previously at Testa, Hurwitz and Thibeault, LLP, Bill brings deep experience in corporate finance, securities law, strategic transactions, and corporate governance. Bill received his BA and JD from Harvard.
Bill Asher
Board Secretary
John Chen is a Board Member at Inkbit and the Managing General Partner at Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), which he co-founded to support transformative materials science and deep tech startups. With over 25 years of experience in venture capital, startup formation, and advanced materials innovation, he has been instrumental in scaling next-generation technologies from lab to market. Prior to founding PVP, John was a Kauffman Fellow at Battery Ventures, where he launched the firm’s Advanced Materials strategy and led investments in companies including Lion Cells, Stonybrook Purification, and Nanoconduction (acquired). He previously held leadership roles at Luminus Devices, Surface Logix, and Raychem, and holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
John Chen
Board Member
Henry Ford III advises early-stage companies. He serves on several boards of directors including Ford Motor Company, where he sits on the finance committee and the sustainability, innovation, and policy committee. He began his career at Ford in 2006 holding positions in investor relations, corporate strategy, sales and marketing, purchasing, and labor relations.Henry serves as an advisor at Edgewater Funds, a private equity firm based in Chicago. He is a trustee of the Ford Foundation, the Henry Ford Museum, Neighborhood Villages, and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. He is a member of the advisory boards of Henry Ford College, Bridging Communities, Operation HOPE, and MiSide.Henry holds a BA from Dartmouth College and a MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Henry Ford III
Board Member