AltForm
Develops laser-based metal additive manufacturing systems for Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) and Direct Energy Deposition (DED) applications, with production-ready platforms featuring AI-powered guidance and open process control for aerospace, automotive, energy, defense, and medical manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Paolo Calefati
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $10M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Sodick Co., Ltd., Prima Industrie
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Print 300 (PBF-LB system)","Print 400 (PBF-LB system)","Print Sharp and Print Genius series (PBF)","Ianus and Wire-DED robotic cells","Powder-based DED systems","Remote Laser Welding Cells (e-mobility and battery tray)","Laser Hardening and Surface Treatment Systems","KI-HMI (AI-powered Human-Machine Interface)","Fully Automated Serial Production Lines","Rapid coating solutions"]
Technological Advantage
Leverages proprietary 'KI-HMI' AI software for real-time process optimization and a unique 'Open System' philosophy that allows customers to customize process parameters. Their systems feature high-speed laser cladding and multi-laser synchronization for superior build rates.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Industrializes metal additive manufacturing by integrating it with automated laser welding and hardening, enabling a seamless transition from prototyping to scalable serial production.
How They Differentiate
AltForm differentiates through an 'Open System' philosophy that allows users to customize process parameters and materials, combined with a multi-technology portfolio that integrates Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), Directed Energy Deposition (DED), and Remote Laser Welding into automated production lines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Tier 1 & 2 industrial suppliers and OEMs requiring high-precision metal components and automated production lines.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Space","Automotive (specifically E-mobility/EV)","Energy & Power Generation","Tooling & Die Making","Industrial Machinery"]
Competitors
Trumpf; DMG Mori; EOS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from a business unit to a standalone entity in 2022, followed by a 95% majority acquisition by Sodick in 2024 to scale global operations.
Major Milestones
["2015: Founded as AM division of Prima Industrie","2022: Spun off as Prima Additive S.r.l. under CEO Paolo Calefati","2022: Merger with 3D New Technologies to enhance PBF-LB capabilities","2024: Sodick acquires 9.5% minority stake","March 2025: Sodick exercises majority call option","May 2025: Acquisition finalized","November 2025: Rebranded as AltForm to reflect expanded laser technology focus"]
Notable Customers
Major Aerospace OEMs; Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers; European Space Agency (ESA) partners