AMFREE
Large-scale hybrid additive manufacturing machines using patented laser-wire DED (Directed Energy Deposition) technology for producing and repairing industrial metal parts up to 5 meters in length.
- CEO / Founder
- Nicolas Villedary
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- €2.5M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Aperam Ventures, Bpifrance, SEMIA, Quest for Change, Région Grand Est
Technology & Products
Key Products
["AMFREE One - Large-scale hybrid DED machine","Patented laser-wire DED technology platform","Integrated CAD/CAM software solutions","Process monitoring and quality control systems","Application development and qualification services"]
Technological Advantage
High deposition rates (up to 10kg/h) with superior metallurgical quality; hybrid architecture combining additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and inspection in one system; modular design with high-performance robots reaching 3 meters and configurable linear track lengths; fully compatible and standardized software/hardware ecosystem enabling transferable production across sites and users.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables non-specialist operators to produce certified large-scale metal parts (up to 5m length) cost-effectively with turnkey hybrid solutions that combine additive manufacturing, machining, and inspection in a single platform, drastically simplifying supply chains and reducing hidden costs.
How They Differentiate
Patented laser-wire DED technology featuring independent energy management and wire feed control with ultra-wide operating window. Only company offering standardized, turnkey hybrid machines (additive manufacturing + machining + inspection) designed specifically for operation by non-AM specialists, eliminating hidden costs typically associated with industrial additive manufacturing adoption.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, energy, railway manufacturers and MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) companies requiring large, high-value industrial metal parts
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Defense","Energy","Railways","Industrial Manufacturing","MRO Services"]
Competitors
WAAM3D; AML3D; Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Commercial phase - Product launched at Formnext 2024, won i-Lab 2024 innovation competition, secured strategic industrial partner
Major Milestones
["Founded as 5th spin-off from IREPA LASER (July 2023)","Won i-Lab 2024 innovation competition with up to €600K grant potential","AMFREE One large-scale hybrid DED machine debuted at Formnext 2024","Secured strategic investment from Aperam Ventures (April 2025)","Developed machines capable of producing parts up to 5m length with 10kg/h deposition rate"]
Notable Customers
Aerospace sector clients; Defense industry; Energy sector manufacturers; Railway manufacturers