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CREA

HardwareHuizhou, ChinaFounded 2024· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Desktop industrial-grade SLS 3D printers (F-100SE, K-100) with miniaturized, cost-reduced technology; support-free printing compatible with PA11, PA12, TPU. Plans to launch metal SLM printers and 5-axis CNC for integrated printing + post-processing ecosystem.

CEO / Founder
Bartolomeo Paparella
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$12.8M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Matrix Partners China (经纬中国), Qiming Venture Partners, ZhenFund, Xiaomi MIJIA Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

F-100SE (SLS 3D printer, 33 kg); F-170 (SLS 3D printer); K-100 (SLS 3D printer); Post-processor

Technological Advantage

Cost reduction + miniaturization of SLS printers historically positioned as large, expensive equipment; enabling democratization of precision sintering for SMEs and design studios.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High-precision sintering accessible via cost-reduced, miniaturized SLS technology with global voltage compatibility and support-free printing; building end-to-end digital manufacturing ecosystem.

How They Differentiate

Compact form factor (33 kg) vs traditional SLS equipment; cost-optimized industrial-grade capability for desktop use; integrated post-processing ecosystem strategy.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Makers, design studios, universities, small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises

Industry Verticals

Prototyping; Custom Manufacturing; Education; Design & Engineering

Competitors

Polymaker; INTAMSYS; Markforged

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue: $4.2M (2025 est., +180% YoY from $1.5M in 2024). Units shipped: 1,200+ LoopZizo printers (2025; 600 in H2 alone). Employee growth: 60% YoY (28 → 45, 2025). Market share: ~8% in China polymer AM hardware (per CCFA report Q4 2025).

Major Milestones

Exhibited at TCT Asia 2026; Breakthrough in miniaturized SLS technology; Announced SLM and CNC roadmap

Notable Customers

Xiaomi; BYD; Foxconn

https://loopzizo.com

Why this company matters

CREA produces desktop industrial-grade SLS 3D printers, including the F-100SE and K-100 models, that miniaturize and cost-reduce selective laser sintering technology traditionally confined to large, expensive equipment. The company's compact 33 kg F-100SE supports global voltage compatibility and support-free printing with PA11, PA12, and TPU materials, positioning it as an accessible entry point for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, design studios, and universities.

The core technology is polymer powder bed fusion (PBF-LB), with a stated roadmap to add metal SLM printers and a 5-axis CNC machine, aiming to create an integrated digital manufacturing ecosystem that combines printing and post-processing. CREA has shipped over 1,200 units of its LoopZizo printers as of 2025 and reported an estimated $4.2 million in revenue for that year, up 180% year-over-year.

Notable customers include Xiaomi, BYD, and Foxconn, indicating traction in prototyping and custom manufacturing for consumer electronics and automotive tier-1s. The company has raised $12.8 million from investors including Matrix Partners China, Qiming Venture Partners, ZhenFund, and the Xiaomi MIJIA Fund. An exclusive sales partnership with Raise3D covers the Italian market.

CREA's primary competitive risk lies in scaling its metal AM and CNC offerings against established players like Markforged and INTAMSYS, while maintaining the cost and size advantages that differentiate its polymer SLS line. The company's ability to execute on its hardware roadmap and expand beyond China will determine whether it can sustain its early growth trajectory.