Design for Craft
Provides design research, industrial design, product engineering, 3D modeling/scanning, rapid prototyping, and R&D for 3D printing materials and technology, focusing on FFF/FDM processes and innovative filaments under the STICK FILAMENT brand.
- CEO / Founder
- Carlo De Mattia
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- €40K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Regional Development Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Design research services; Industrial design services; Product engineering; 3D modeling and scanning; Rapid prototyping; R&D for 3D printing materials; STICK FILAMENT brand filaments; On-demand 3D printing services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary STICK FILAMENT materials for FFF printing, offering innovative options like transparent and brilliant PLA/ABS variants; expertise in integrating 3D printing into design processes for custom and sustainable products.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Integrates 3D printing into design and production workflows, offering custom solutions that reduce development time and enable sustainable, on-demand manufacturing with proprietary filament materials.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on artisanal, technology-driven design with a strong emphasis on personal production and sustainable practices, unlike larger industrial AM service bureaus that prioritize volume and standardization.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies and enterprises seeking digital manufacturing solutions, and individuals for personal production and on-demand 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
Design; Manufacturing; Consumer Products
Competitors
3D Hubs; Sculpteo; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2013, the company has developed the STICK FILAMENT brand for innovative materials in FFF 3D printing and works on 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and small series design.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Attended MakerFaire Rome since first edition; Developed prototypes like Johnny 3D printer and SmoothBot open-source extruder; Launched STICK FILAMENT brand for innovative 3D printing materials