DWS – Digital Wax Systems
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