CRP Technology
CRP Technology develops, manufactures, and sells its proprietary Windform line of high-performance, carbon or glass fiber-reinforced composite powders for industrial 3D printing, specifically Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
- CEO / Founder
- Franco Cevolini
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $23M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- ITT Inc.
Technology & Products
Key Products
CRP Technology develops, manufactures, and sells its proprietary Windform line of high-performance, carbon or glass fiber-reinforced composite powders for industrial 3D printing, specifically Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Their portfolio includes various Windform solutions for rigid components and Windform TPU for rubber-like materials, and they offer certified 3D printing and manufacturing services for aerospace and UAV parts.
Technological Advantage
A vertically integrated approach combining material R&D and manufacturing with in-house 3D printing services. This allows for deep application expertise, rigorous quality control, and the ability to offer a complete solution from material to finished part. Their location in Italy's 'Motor Valley' provides a unique ecosystem for innovation and testing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing industry-leading, high-performance composite materials for SLS 3D printing that enable the production of complex, lightweight, and reliable parts for extreme applications, backed by decades of engineering expertise derived from the heart of Italy's Motor Valley.
How They Differentiate
CRP Technology differentiates through its singular focus on high-performance, fiber-reinforced composite powders for SLS, offering superior mechanical and thermal properties. They compete not just on material specs but on deep, sector-specific application engineering support, particularly in motorsport and aerospace. Their brand is associated with top-tier, 'Made in Italy' performance.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies in high-performance sectors like motorsport, aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial design that require functional, durable, and lightweight components for prototyping and end-use production.
Industry Verticals
Motorsport, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, UAV, Industrial, Medical
Competitors
Evonik; Arkema; Solvay; EOS; Lehmann&Voss&Co (Luvosint)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In June 2022 ITT Inc. made a $23M strategic minority investment (46% of CRP Technology S.r.l. and 33% of CRP USA) to expand materials science and AM capabilities. CRP remains operationally active with EN9100/ISO9001 certifications, CRP USA (NC), and CRP Gulf (UAE).
Major Milestones
1996: CRP Technology founded to pioneer additive manufacturing in Europe., Creation of the first carbon-fiber reinforced SLS material, Windform., Establishment of CRP USA (North Carolina) and CRP Gulf (UAE/GCC)., Successful deployment of Windform parts in space (TuPOD, OreSat0 CubeSat)., 2022: ITT Inc. $23M strategic minority investment (46% CRP Technology / 33% CRP USA)., July 2026: Launch of CRP UniqTrust anti-counterfeiting digital identity for Windform parts., July 2026: CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica pass NCSC Cyber Essentials assessment.
Notable Customers
Alpine
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- [C] ISO_9001 · claimed