DELFIN
Manufactures industrial vacuum systems and powder recovery solutions specifically engineered for additive manufacturing, ensuring safe handling of reactive metal powders and efficient material recycling.
- CEO / Founder
- Salvatore Siclari
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
Inert series (MTL 451/452 INERT, DM2 INERT, ZFR 75 INERT) for reactive metal powders; Gastight closed-loop inert recovery; ATEX portable/centralized vacuums (MTL/DM range); Pneumatic conveyors for AM powder feed/recovery; Sieving & powder regeneration stations
Technological Advantage
Claimed: 100% safety in handling explosive powders via certified ATEX Z20/21/22 equipment. Verified: ISO 9001 certification and extensive history in pharmaceutical-grade filtration applied to AM powder management.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables 98%+ powder recovery rates and eliminates explosion risks when handling reactive powders (Ti, Al) through inert gas integration, reducing material waste costs by up to 30% while ensuring operator safety.
How They Differentiate
Offers the widest range of ATEX-certified vacuums (120+ models) compared to competitors, featuring a specific 'Inert' series that uses oil-immersion or nitrogen-blanketing specifically for reactive AM powders.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial AM service bureaus and OEMs using LPBF or DED processes requiring ATEX-certified powder management and recycling systems.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Energy; Manufacturing; Pharmaceutical
Competitors
Volkmann GmbH; Ruwac Industriesauger; Tiger-Vac
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 200 employees; 15,000 industrial vacuum units/year; 18,000+ m² facilities; 80% revenue from export; global presence (EU, USA, Asia-Pacific branches).
Major Milestones
1982: Founded in Turin by Antonino Siclari; 1991: Start of in-house production; 2009: Delfin Deutschland; 2016: Acquired Dupuy; 2017: Delfin Industrial Corp (USA); 2018: Pneumatic Conveying Division; 2021: New Settimo Torinese plant; 2024: Engineering Hub (4,000 m²); 2025: 200+ employees / 15k units/year.
Notable Customers
Leonardo; Ferrari; Avio Aero; Baker Hughes