3DiTALY
Operates as Italy's first 3D printing store, providing professional 3D printing services, distribution of 3D printers and materials, 3D scanning, laser cutting, milling, CAD design, and training for SMEs, designers, and makers.
- CEO / Founder
- Carlo Mariella
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant - Undisclosed - December 2020
- Key Investors
- European Union - Horizon 2020 AMable Project
Technology & Products
Key Products
Professional 3D printing service; 3D printer distribution (e.g., Formlabs); Filament and material sales; 3D scanning; Laser cutting; Milling; CAD/3D modeling training; Workshops and educational initiatives; Machine installation and service packages; E-commerce platform (3DiTALY Shop)
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Multi-technology service capability covering FDM, SLA, LFS, and MFFF processes, allowing customers to choose optimal technology for each project. Defensible through early-mover brand recognition and established network of stores across Italy.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping and production lead times by up to 80% compared to traditional methods, offering on-demand manufacturing with cost savings of 30-50% for low-volume parts, while providing end-to-end digital fabrication solutions from design to finished product.
How They Differentiate
Offers physical storefronts with hands-on training and local support across Italy, unlike online-only competitors like Shapeways; provides multi-technology services (FDM, SLA, LFS, MFFF) vs. single-technology focused rivals; has first-mover brand advantage as Italy's original 3D printing store.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), designers, architects, urban planners, makers, students, professionals, and public bodies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods; Education; Architecture; Design; Fashion
Competitors
3ditalyshop.it; 3dcraft.it; lumindustries.com; iMakr; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported annual revenue of $5.1 million; recognized in 2021 as one of Italy's 450 fastest-growing companies by Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2012 as Italy's first professional 3D printing store; Opened franchise locations expanding to Padova, Milano, and other cities; Launched 3DiTALY Shop e-commerce platform for digital fabrication; Developed SAFEYES 3D-printed visors during COVID-19 in collaboration with DAMA network; Certified as Autodesk Learning Partner and Authorised Training Centre; Featured in 2021 Leader della crescita ranking by Il Sole 24 Ore
Notable Customers
MAXXI