Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 26 3D Technology companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top 3D Technology Companies & Startups (Scotland)
ENOUGH
ENOUGH is a foodtech startup producing protein through fermenting fungi using renewable feedstocks.
Founder(s): Craig Johnston
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Information Services, Information Technology
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NCTech
NCTech is a big data and analytics provider. Pioneering edge-to-cloud big data capture & provision with ML/AI for Google, government & AEC
Founder(s): Cameron Ure, Neil Tocher
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Machine Learning, Open Source, Service Industry, Smart Cities, Virtual Reality
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Optoscribe
Optoscribe uses its innovative laser direct write technology to manufacture 3D glass-based integrated photonic circuits
Founder(s): Dr. Nicholas Psaila, Graeme Brown
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Manufacturing, Optical Communication, Telecommunications
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Holoxica
Holoxica is an award-winning high-tech company specializing in holographic 3D visualization technologies.
Founder(s): Dr Javid Khan, Graham Dodgson, Michael Castle, Wendy Lamin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Digital Media, Education, Graphic Design, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Medical, Software
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Pufferfish
Pufferfish open up a world of possibilities for better communication and engagement with world-beating PufferSphere® display solutions.
Founder(s): Will Cavendish
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Communication Hardware, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Electronics, Graphic Design, Marketing, Software
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MadeBrave
MadeBrave – a Global Strategic Brand Agency – Strategy | Brand | Content | Tech
Founder(s): Andrew Dobbie
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation, Brand Marketing, Consulting, Content Creators, Content Marketing, Creative Agency, Film Production, UX Design, Web Development
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eeGeo
eeGeo develops 3D maps platform for customizable maps.
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Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Information Services, Mapping Services
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Seismic Image Processing
Seismic Image Processing is a geoscience service using proprietary depth migrations.
Founder(s):
Location: Banchory, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Printing, 3D Technology
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Captured Realities
Captured Realities specializes in providing high quality 3D & VR immersive experience for commercial and residential properties.
Founder(s):
Location: Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Commercial
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VIEWPORT3 LIMITED
Viewport3 are providers of high-end, useable 3d data and visualisation solutions, specialist in 3D scanning for the subsea sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Foveran, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Carbomap
Carbomap maps forests using Lidar, UAVs, Radar and the pioneering approach of our Multi Spectral Canopy LiDAR.
Founder(s): Iain Woodhouse
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Location Based Services, Mapping Services
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IRIS-3D
IRIS-3D is develops three-dimensional (3D) imaging systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics
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Wireframe Immersive
Wireframe Immersive is a digital communication agency that provides 3D Architectural Visualisation services to marketing agencies for sale.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation, Architecture
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theCADcube
theCADcube is an online blog which presents various topics related to the use and application of CAD technology.
Founder(s): Darren Lester
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Architecture, CAD
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Crag3D
Crag3D specializes in virtual tours, landscape flybys, 3D designs and serious gaming for designers, architects, planning and landscapes.
Founder(s):
Location: Plockton, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Video, Virtual Reality
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Web 3D Studio
Web 3D Studio provides 3D modeling, animation, and real-time 3D services across multiple platforms.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Software
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Plenoptics
Plenoptics is operates as a software and 3D graphics services company.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Graphic Design, Software
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Flickerpix Animations
Flickerpix is an animation studio based in Holywood with one L, just outside Belfast, in breezy Northern Ireland.
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Location: Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation, Graphic Design
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Routescene
Routescene design, develop and manufacture integrated 3D LiDAR mapping solutions specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Drones, Electronics, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Mapping Services
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Anarkik 3D
Anarkik 3D is a 3D modelling package which combines Anarkik3D’s bespoke software.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Software, Telecommunications
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TVP Studios
TVP Studios is a production company that specializes in scripting, production management & shooting & through post-production to delivery.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Video
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Paramics Microsimulation
Paramics Microsimulation is 3D traffic simulation to enable transport professionals to design, evaluate and present amazing solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Simulation
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Dunedin Arts
Dunedin Arts delivers bespoke 3D projects to clients all over the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Animation
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Glidden Design & Brand Communications
Glidden Design & Brand Communications is a creative graphic, digital & 3D design & marketing communications agency helping to build brands.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Graphic Design, Marketing
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Jarvie-Design
Jarvie-Design is a 3D design consultancy.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Furniture
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LoveMyHome
LoveMyHome is a 3D interior design tool that enables users to re-furnish their homes.
Founder(s):
Location: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, E-Commerce, Internet, Real Estate
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