Fabfactory
Provides digital manufacturing services including FDM/SLA 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting for prototyping and custom production.
- CEO / Founder
- Francesco Colorni
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €12K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Silvio Tassinari, Jacopo Molfese, Seedble, Regione Lazio, Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico (Mimit)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing (FDM, SLA/DLP); CNC milling; Laser cutting; Electronic design; Mechanical operations; Prototype development; Custom series production; Mold creation; Consultancy; Training
Technological Advantage
Hybrid manufacturing model combining additive and subtractive processes; professional-grade equipment access for a maker-centric community.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Integrates multiple digital fabrication technologies to provide a one-stop-shop for prototyping and custom manufacturing, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial innovation.
How They Differentiate
Offers a broader range of digital fabrication services (CNC, laser, electronics) compared to pure-play 3D printing shops, integrated within a Fab Lab community model.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Designers, artisans, and industrial companies requiring rapid prototyping and small-batch digital production.
Industry Verticals
Industrial Design; Prototyping; Jewelry; Custom Manufacturing; Craft
Competitors
Shapemode; 3D Italy; The FabLab
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2014: Founded as a spin-off from Rome's first Fab Lab; Established operational facility in Rome
Notable Customers
Fendi, Fondazione MAXXI, Bulgari