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
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Subsidiary of Sodick Co., Ltd. (majority acquired May 2025); formerly division of Prima Industrie SpA
- Latest Round
- Acquired (Sodick Co. Ltd., majority stake, May 2025)
- Key Investors
- Sodick Co., Ltd. (majority owner, Japanese listed company); Prima Industrie SpA (former parent)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Print 300 (PBF system); Print 400 (PBF system); Robotized wire-DED cells; Powder-based DED systems; Rapid coating solutions
Technological Advantage
Dual-technology coverage of Powder Bed Fusion and Laser Metal Deposition (DED), augmented with laser welding, hardening, and automation; combined with Sodick's electrical discharge machining heritage for precision post-processing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Full-spectrum advanced laser manufacturing systems — from metal AM (PBF and DED) to laser welding and surface treatment — designed for industrial-scale production and backed by Sodick's global network.
How They Differentiate
Italian engineering heritage combined with Sodick's precision manufacturing expertise; covers both PBF and DED laser AM technologies plus remote laser welding and surface hardening in one integrated portfolio.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, energy, defense, and medical sectors seeking scalable metal AM production systems.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Energy & Oil and Gas; Medical & Dental; Tooling
Competitors
Trumpf (Germany); EOS GmbH (Germany); SLM Solutions (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Headquarters Turin, Italy; manufacturing in Collegno; new facility planned 2026; global reach via Sodick's ~3,700-employee international network
Major Milestones
2015: Founded as AM division of Prima Industrie. 2022: Spun off as Prima Additive S.r.l. under CEO Paolo Calefati. 2024: Sodick acquires 9.5% minority stake. March 2025: Sodick exercises majority call option. May 2025: Acquisition finalized. November 2025: Rebranded as AltForm.