3D4MEC
First Italian company specialized in industrial metal 3D printing systems using L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) technology, offering specialized printers for steel and brass components.
- CEO / Founder
- Fabrizio Marino Corsini
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €12.5M
- Key Investors
- AU.TE.BO. Group (Parent company/Founding entity)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D4STEEL - First specialized L-PBF system for non-reactive steel powders","3D4BRASS - World's first and only 3D printer for lead-free brass components","3D4YOU - Feasibility studies and technical evaluation services","3D4MATION - Advanced additive manufacturing training academy","CorSystem - Proprietary superfast 3D printing production methodology"]
Technological Advantage
Combines patented close powder recycle system (reducing consumable costs and setup times), open powder system (compatible with any market-available metal powder), and CorSystem methodology enabling superfast production specifically optimized for each material family rather than general-purpose printing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Specialized metal 3D printers that reduce production time by over 66% for steel components while lowering operating costs through patented powder recycling technology and material-specific optimization.
How They Differentiate
Only manufacturer of material-specific L-PBF systems with world's first brass 3D printer (3D4BRASS) and specialized steel printer (3D4STEEL), featuring patented close powder recycle system and CorSystem methodology for 66% faster production, challenging the industry approach of general-purpose multi-material machines with material-optimized solutions that deliver lower operating costs and higher production efficiency.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring metal components, including mechanical engineering companies, OEMs, and production facilities in traditional industrial sectors
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace","Mechanical Automation","Mechanical Manufacturing","Valve and Faucet Manufacturing"]
Competitors
EOS GmbH; Nikon SLM Solutions; Trumpf
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue of €730.5k (2021) growing to estimated $3M; Active commercial stage with equipment sales; Strategic R&D partnerships with leading research institutions (Fraunhofer IAPT 2024); Equipment supply partnerships with industrial service providers (WeAreAM 2023)
Major Milestones
["Founded as first Italian company specialized in industrial metal 3D printing systems (January 2016)","Developed and launched 3D4STEEL - first specialized L-PBF system for non-reactive steel powders","Created world's first 3D printer for lead-free brass components (3D4BRASS)","Invented and patented CorSystem production methodology for superfast 3D printing","Strategic equipment supply partnership with WeAreAM Srl for 3D4STEEL and 3D4BRASS systems (December 2023)","R&D collaboration with Fraunhofer IAPT for advanced in-situ optical monitoring system development (October 2024)","Technology partnership with Thetascan for process control systems (2024)"]
Notable Customers
WeAreAM Srl (Italian metal AM service provider); COESIA Group (35+ year supplier relationship through AU.TE.BO. SpA)