Case Study: ISLA Instruments achieves $220,000 crowdfunding success and rapid prototyping with Xometry

How an Inventor Crowdfunded $220,000 for His ‘KordBot’ Instrument

ISLA Instruments, founded by inventor Brad Holland, needed fast, affordable prototypes to develop the KordBot — a MIDI keyboard that outputs full chords and lights up keys for education. Holland had been quoted expensive, slow CNC work for early prototypes and turned to Xometry for faster, lower‑cost 3D printing services to iterate his design.

Xometry delivered rapid 3D‑printed prototypes that let ISLA Instruments refine the KordBot and confidently launch a crowdfunding campaign; the project raised $180,000 on Kickstarter and another $40,000 on Indiegogo for a total of $220,000. By using Xometry’s services, Holland accelerated development, reduced prototype costs, and focused on preparing production and fulfillment for his backers.

ISLA Instruments

Brad Holland

Founder