Sinter
YC F26El Segundo, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Sinter operates a US-based plastics manufacturing pipeline using additive technologies, helping hardware teams move from 3D-printed prototypes to production parts on week-scale timelines.
Also known as Sinter System, Inc.
Advanced ManufacturingRobotics3D PrintingManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)
Sinter was founded in 2025 by Oliver Johnson and Justin Kwon.
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Justin KwonCOOFounder and COO of Sinter, which works on speeding up plastics manufacturing. He previously worked in mechatronics at Shinkei Systems on robotic fish processing and as a software engineer at Manifold Labs on FSDP model training.
Investors · 1
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sinter do?
- Sinter operates a US-based plastics manufacturing pipeline using additive technologies, helping hardware teams move from 3D-printed prototypes to production parts on week-scale timelines.
- Who founded Sinter?
- Sinter was founded by Oliver Johnson, Justin Kwon in 2025.
- Who are Sinter's investors?
- Sinter's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Sinter headquartered?
- Sinter is headquartered in El Segundo, US.






