Crea 3D
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