Ciesse
Provides high-precision metal additive manufacturing services using laser powder bed fusion combined with CNC machining for complex mechanical components in aerospace, defense, motorsports, and automotive industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Alessandro Canali
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2K
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- Smart Capital (via Smart4Mechanics s.r.l., 48.9%)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal AM parts production (including Velo3D Sapphire printer for Inconel 718); CNC machining services; EDM machining; Quality testing and certification; Conformal cooling molds
Technological Advantage
Proprietary hybrid manufacturing process combining Velo3D Sapphire LPBF technology with CNC post-processing achieves dimensional tolerances and surface roughness required for aerospace and racing applications; AS9100D certified quality system
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex metal components by combining additive manufacturing with precision machining, enabling production of ready-to-use parts with tight tolerances and superior surface finish for demanding applications.
How They Differentiate
Ci-Esse combines 40+ years of precision machining expertise with 15+ years of metal AM experience, offering integrated manufacturing from design to finished part with secondary operations. They are the first Velo3D contract manufacturer in Italy with a Sapphire system calibrated for Inconel 718, leveraging Velo3D's quality assurance and pre-print software to enhance their capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, motorsports, automotive, medical, and industrial tooling OEMs requiring mission-critical metal parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Motorsports; Medical; Industrial Tooling
Competitors
VulcanForms; Fabric8Labs; SLM Solutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
AM since 2007; Velo3D Sapphire 2023; FY2024 consolidated revenue ~€8.0M, EBITDA adj ~€1.5M, net financial position adj ~€2.4M (31/12/2024); PE partner Smart Capital 48.9% (Dec 2025); US ops via Powderpart Inc. Houston
Major Milestones
Founded in 1978; Ferrari F1 supply from 1990s; AM from 2007 (Concept Laser/GE Additive fleet incl. X line 2000R); AS9100D/EN 9100; Velo3D Sapphire Oct 2023 (first Italian Velo3D CM); USA subsidiary Powderpart Inc. (Houston); Smart Capital acquires 48.9% via Smart4Mechanics (closing 16 Dec 2025, EV ~€8.1M)
Notable Customers
Ferrari Gestione Sportiva (Formula 1); Leonardo; Avio