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Crea 3D

HardwareRuvo di Puglia, Bari, ItalyFounded 2013· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Italian additive manufacturing solutions provider that manufactures large-format FDM systems under the Fabbrix® brand and serves as a key regional integrator for professional 3D printing workflows.

CEO / Founder
Bartolomeo Paparella
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
European Union

Technology & Products

Key Products

Fabbrix® ELEMENTO large-format 3D printers; Raise3D professional FDM printers; Shining 3D metrology scanners; Crea-MED healthcare AM solutions; Bambu Lab H2D Pro and X2D printers; ELEGOO Jupiter 2 resin printer; Crea Robotics; AM training and consulting services

Technological Advantage

Proprietary Fabbrix® large-format extrusion technology (Claimed: high precision in large volumes); Authorized service center status for global brands like Raise3D and Shining 3D (Verified); Integrated Industry 4.0 software for production monitoring.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces production costs for large-scale industrial components by up to 70% compared to traditional outsourcing while enabling 24/7 in-house production of oversized jigs, fixtures, and prototypes.

How They Differentiate

Fabbrix ELEMENTO provides a 1000x1000x1000mm build volume with an open material system, offering higher flexibility and lower material lock-in costs compared to proprietary systems like Stratasys or high-end BigRep configurations, while providing localized on-site support in Italy.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturing firms and SMEs requiring large-scale polymer parts, rapid prototyping, and integrated Industry 4.0 AM consulting.

Industry Verticals

Automotive; Aerospace; Healthcare; Education; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

BigRep; Modix; Energy Group

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

6,368 LinkedIn followers; Operates 4 distinct business units (Fabbrix, Crea 3D, Crea-MED, Crea Robotics, FastParts); Established presence as a primary Raise3D partner in Italy; Bambu Lab and ELEGOO reseller.

Major Milestones

2013: Founded; 2017: Launched Fabbrix® division for proprietary hardware development; 2020: Expanded healthcare AM applications during COVID-19; 2021: Released ELEMENTO large-format series.

Notable Customers

Bosch; Polytechnic University of Bari; various Italian regional hospitals