Name of the Organization: Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Industry: Technology/engineering/manufacturing
CEO/Founder: Michael Raphael
1) How has MTIP impacted your company or your ability to hire interns?
“MTIP has significantly expanded my ability to expand our commitment to fostering future talent by increasing the number of internship opportunities available throughout the year. As an organization focused on continuous learning, providing these hands-on roles allows us to support academic growth while students gain practical insights into the industry. This investment not only offers students valuable professional exposure but also infuses our teams with fresh perspectives and enthusiasm, strengthening our internal initiatives and creating a strong pipeline of future professionals.”
2) What inspired the founder to start the company?
“Over 30 years ago, I made the strategic decision to leave a secure corporate career to pioneer an entirely new industry. My goal was to leverage emerging 3D scanning technologies to deliver rapid solutions to complex 3D problems. This leap allowed me to break new ground and innovate in a space where traditional methods couldn’t keep pace.”
3) What problem is the company solving, or what service or feature is the company providing?
“We provide rapid 3D measurement solutions tailored for diverse industries including manufacturing, architecture, art fabrication, and medical applications. Our technology delivers the speed and precision necessary to solve complex spatial challenges across these sectors. By capturing accurate data quickly, we help streamline production, design, and development workflows.”
4) Can you share a major milestone or success that has had a significant impact on your company’s growth?
5) What is your company aiming to achieve in the next 5 to 10 years?
“A major goal would be for 3D scanning to be far more widely demanded as our world becomes more and more digitally based. The physical world is needed in the digital world for many reasons across many industries. We’d like to ride this wave of demand into the next decade and beyond.”
6) What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a company in your industry?
“The devil is in the details. What may look easy, especially with today’s advanced technologies, may not always yield the right results. Be careful, learn and know how things work so you provide quality services.”