CRP Group
Provides advanced manufacturing services combining proprietary Windform composite SLS materials, metal DMLS, and high-precision CNC machining for aerospace, automotive, and motorsport applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Franco Cevolini
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Services; Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D Printing Services; High-Precision 5-Axis CNC Machining; Windform Family of Composite Materials; Rapid Prototyping and Production
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Windform composite materials for SLS offer a wide range of mechanical properties (carbon fiber, glass fiber, TPU) validated in extreme environments like Formula SAE and aerospace; material development is tightly coupled with application engineering, creating a defensible IP and process moat.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers end-use certified parts by integrating proprietary high-performance materials (Windform composites) with additive and subtractive manufacturing, reducing lead times and enabling complex geometries not possible with traditional methods.
How They Differentiate
Unlike generalist service bureaus, CRP Group specializes in high-performance, engineering-grade applications with its proprietary Windform materials, offering material properties tailored for structural and aerodynamic components in demanding sectors like motorsport and aerospace.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, automotive, and motorsport OEMs and engineering teams requiring high-performance, certified components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Motorsports; Marine; Defense; Space
Competitors
Materialise; Proto Labs; 3D Systems (On Demand Manufacturing)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 1970 by Roberto Cevolini; 1996: CRP Technology founded, beginning focus on 3D printing; 2009: Revolutionized NASCAR suspension technology with CRP USA; Achieved EN9100/AS9100D aerospace certification; 2024: Entered technical partnership with MoRe Modena Racing for Formula SAE
Notable Customers
MoRe Modena Racing; Hoverfly Technologies; Energica