Branch Technology move to Tennessee in 2014, but the company's journey began the year before.
2013:
Architect Platt Boyd develops early concept for large-scale 3D printing using robotic arms and freeform extrusion (later called CFab).
2014:
Founded in Montgomery, Alabama, and later moved to Chattanooga.
Joins the INCubator at the Hamilton County Business Development Center.
Begins to develop its proprietary Cellular Fabrication (CFab) system.
2016:
Collaborates with SHoP Architects to create “Flotsam & Jetsam” for Design Miami.
Launches the BranchMatrix product line for customizable lattice structures.
2017–2018:
Builds the world’s largest 3D-printed pavilion (42 feet by 20 feet) for OneC1TY in Nashville.
Installs “Nature Clouds” exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago.
2018–2019:
Receives federal research and development grants and matching funds from LaunchTN to scale CFab.
Begins transitioning from prototypes to commercial-grade architectural components.
2020:
Manufactures Chattanooga’s (and the world’s) first 3D-printed building facade for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union.
Expands into a 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility using up to 18 robotic arms.
Closes an $11 million funding round led by EquipmentShare
2021:
Completes “Climbs” sculpture for the Chattanooga Airport, showcasing complex, artistic use of C Fab.
2023:
Ryan Lusk becomes CEO; Platt Boyd transitions to chief innovation architect.
Partners with the city of Chattanooga and local nonprofits to 3D-print transitional shelters for unhoused individuals.
2025:
Recognized by the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership for scaling globally and addressing housing, climate and design challenges with large-scale additive manufacturing.