Elmec 3D
Provides end-to-end industrial 3D printing services and solutions, including design, prototyping, production, and post-processing, primarily using polymer technologies like FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF.
- CEO / Founder
- Martina Ballerio
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- €3M
- Latest Round
- €3M
- Key Investors
- Not publicly disclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services (prototyping, production); Consulting and training for AM adoption; Reselling of 3D printers and scanners; Post-processing equipment and services
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Multi-technology capability (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF) allows flexibility across applications; defensible through parent company investment and partnerships (e.g., HP, Roboze). Claimed advantage: Expertise in industrial AM adoption, but replicable by other service providers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for prototyping and small-batch production by offering integrated AM services, cutting design-to-part cycles from weeks to days and enabling on-demand manufacturing without tooling.
How They Differentiate
Offers a broader end-to-end service model with consulting and multi-technology support (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF) compared to niche providers, backed by a large IT group for stability and investment, unlike smaller independents.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, engineering firms, R&D departments, and companies seeking additive manufacturing adoption for prototyping and small-batch production.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Footwear; Luxury goods; General manufacturing
Competitors
3D Corporation Limited; Climosfera S.r.l.; MakerBay
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Established in 2018 with a 300 sqm lab and 9+ printers; parent company Elmec Informatica has €220M aggregate revenue and operates in 100 countries.
Major Milestones
Founded in May 2018 as a spin-off of Elmec Informatica; Launched a 300 sqm additive manufacturing lab with ~€3M investment; Partnerships with HP, Roboze, and Sintratec established by 2022
Notable Customers
Exotime