Duepi
Provides integrated mold design, technopolymer molding, and polymer additive manufacturing for industrial prototyping and small-series production.
- CEO / Founder
- Pierangelo Plebani
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €0.32M
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Molds for plastic materials; Liquid silicone molds; Molded technopolymer products; Liquid silicone products; 3D printing prototypes; Small series production
Technological Advantage
Verified advantages include ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 50001 (energy efficiency) certifications; hybrid manufacturing model allows for seamless transition from 3D-printed prototypes to mass-produced molded parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market by combining traditional molding with additive manufacturing for prototyping and small series, eliminating the need for initial mold investments for low-volume runs.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play AM service bureaus, Duepi offers full-lifecycle support including mold construction, liquid silicone molding, and assembly, providing a path to scale beyond prototyping.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring high-quality molding and prototyping in the early childhood, electronics, pharmaceutical, and hydraulic sectors.
Industry Verticals
Early childhood; Electric/Electronic; Pharmaceutical; Hydraulic; Rubber/Plastic
Competitors
Protolabs; Weerg; CRP Technology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Steady turnover growth since 1991; expanded capabilities into liquid silicone (2015) and 3D printing (2018); operates multiple production sites in Italy.
Major Milestones
1989: Founded by a group of technicians; 1991: Added molding department and presses; 2006: Added assembly and packaging services; 2015: Introduced liquid silicone molding with gray chamber; 2018: Acquired 3D printing technologies for prototyping; 2018: Launched Bee-Have spin-off for additive manufacturing
Notable Customers
Sealcore Network (Strategic Partner & Network Member); Automotive industry OEMs; Medical and Pharmaceutical sectors; Early Childhood and Nursery product manufacturers; Electric and Electromechanical industries; Hydraulic and Ventilation equipment manufacturers; Cosmetics and Packaging companies; Home Design and Gardening brands; Nautical and Marine equipment suppliers; HP (Technology Partner for Multi Jet Fusion); Stratasys (Technology Partner for FDM Additive Manufacturing); Energy Group - SolidWorld Group (Strategic Technology Partner)