Craitor
Techstars '23San Diego, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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FieldFab produces ruggedized, portable 3D printers designed to manufacture mission-critical parts in harsh and austere environments. The system operates across extreme temperature ranges and demanding field conditions, serving tactical and defense applications requiring on-site manufacturing capabilities.
Founders & leadership
Craitor was founded in 2019 by Eric Shnell.
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Eric ShnellinFounder / CEOEric Shnell holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego and is the founder and CEO of Craitor, which develops distributed manufacturing systems. He has contributed to research in additive manufacturing, bio-inspired robotics, and satellite design.30 Under 30 2026
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Meher Akhil BirlangiNamed on SEC filing30 Under 30 2026
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10K disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$10KraisedJun 2024 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10KraisedJun 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric ShnellExecutive Officer, Director
- Meher Akhil BirlangiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $10K
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Craitor do?
- FieldFab produces ruggedized, portable 3D printers designed to manufacture mission-critical parts in harsh and austere environments. The system operates across extreme temperature ranges and demanding field conditions, serving tactical and defense applications requiring on-site manufacturing capabilities.
- Who founded Craitor?
- Craitor was founded by Eric Shnell in 2019.
- Who are Craitor's investors?
- Craitor's investors include Techstars.
- How much funding has Craitor raised?
- Craitor has disclosed $10K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Craitor headquartered?
- Craitor is headquartered in San Diego, US.


