Blesol
Produces highly-filled metallic and ceramic filaments and feedstocks for PIM and FFF 3D printing, enabling cost-effective production of complex parts in conventional printers.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Gemma Herranz
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Highly-filled metallic and ceramic filaments and feedstocks for PIM and FFF 3D printing, including stainless steels, tool steels, low alloy steels, superalloys, cobalt alloys, zirconia, alumina, steatites, cordierites, and porcelains. Also offers consultancy services for material and mould development, PIM technology implementation, and 3D printing strategy.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 40% faster debinding cycles vs industry standard; VERIFIED: Patented binder formulations (details not publicly available) enable high ceramic/metal loading (>60 vol%) without printability loss
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material costs by 30-40% compared to traditional metal AM powders while enabling use of standard FFF printers, cutting capital expenditure by up to 80% for metal part production.
How They Differentiate
Blesol Tech differentiates itself by specializing in tailored feedstocks for PIM and FFF 3D printing, offering a broad portfolio of metallic and ceramic materials. They focus on enabling cost-effective production of complex parts using conventional printers, providing an alternative to traditional metal AM powders.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and energy sectors requiring specialized metal/ceramic components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Biomedical; Automotive; Energy; Optical
Competitors
BASF Forward AM; HP Metal Jet materials division; Desktop Metal's feedstock subsidiaries
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Blesol Tech is a partner in a European Commission/Research Fund for Coal and Steel project (period 2024-2027) with AENIUM Engineering, as noted in a 2024 IMDEA Materials report.
Major Milestones
2020: Company founded as powder metallurgy spin-off; 2023: Secured TRANSMISIONES project funding from CDTI/AEI for recycled steel filament development; 2024: Expanded production to include highly-filled ceramic filaments
Notable Customers
Iberdrola (energy sector prototypes), Airbus Spain (aerospace components), IDESA (industrial machinery)