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DWS – Digital Wax Systems

HardwareThiene, ItalyFounded 2007· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops industrial stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers for high-precision prototyping and production, enabling rapid manufacturing of castable jewelry, footwear, and industrial components.

CEO / Founder
Maurizio Costabeber
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
B.group S.p.A.

Technology & Products

Key Products

XPRO Q series printers; XPRO QL series printers; Fusia Series castable materials; Therma Series materials for jigs/fixtures; DFAB system (Red Dot Award for industrial design in 2018)

Technological Advantage

Patented DigitalWax® systems achieve 99.9% density in castable parts, reducing manual finishing by 70% and supported by 3+ patents on SLA process enhancements.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces prototyping lead times by up to 80% compared to traditional methods, with SLA technology achieving 25-micron layer resolution for intricate designs and minimal post-processing.

How They Differentiate

2x faster build speed than Formlabs Form 3 (40 cm³/hr vs 20 cm³/hr) for castable jewelry parts, with 30% lower material waste due to optimized resin systems.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Jewelry manufacturers, footwear designers, industrial prototyping firms, and dental labs requiring high-resolution, castable parts.

Industry Verticals

Jewelry; Footwear; Industrial Design; Dental; Prototyping

Competitors

Formlabs; 3D Systems; EnvisionTEC

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue $6.1 million in 2025; Leader in jewelry sector with expanding dental and industrial applications

Major Milestones

Founded in 2007 in Vicenza, Italy; Expanded to 60+ countries by 2020; Launched XPRO Q series in 2018

Notable Customers

Techniplas, Rio Grande, Bulgari, Tiffany, Cartier, Samsung, Bose, Panasonic, Sony