Fanum
Develops industrial 5-axis hybrid CNC machines that integrate large-scale pellet extrusion (FGF) with precision milling for rapid tooling and large-part production.
- CEO / Founder
- Janusz Skorupski
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.8M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR); European Regional Development Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Lambda VTL hybrid; Lambda VTS hybrid; Lambda ST hybrid; Sigma ST hybrid; Lambda VTL; Lambda VTS; Lambda ST; Sigma L; Sigma ST; Sigma ZM; Sigma FAST ZM; Trio NT; Trio SP; Atlas; Beta; Delta; Omega VT; Omega ST; Kappa; Custom industrial automation solutions
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Seamless transition between AM and CNC within the same controller environment. Verified: Successful demonstration of the Lambda VTL at Formnext and multiple EU-funded R&D completions. Defensible: Proprietary machine control software and head integration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for large-scale molds by up to 80% by combining additive near-net-shape printing and subtractive finishing in a single setup, eliminating part transfer and realignment errors.
How They Differentiate
Offers a more compact and cost-effective hybrid solution compared to Thermwood LSAM, with specific optimization for wood and composite tooling common in European mid-market manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors requiring large-scale molds, patterns, or composite structures.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Marine; Furniture; Tooling
Competitors
Thermwood; CEAD; CMS; Belotti
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Exporting to over 20 countries; Multiple R&D grants totaling over $2.8M; Consistent presence at major international trade fairs like Formnext.
Major Milestones
Early 1990s: Co-owners began building machines; 2007: Company formally established; 2017: Received major NCBR grant for hybrid machine development; 2022: Debut of Lambda VTL at Formnext; 2024: Fanum CNC machines for 3D printing innovation on a global scale; 2025: Optimization of 5-axis production with TopSolid CAM; 2026: 1st Edition of Subcarpathia Technology Days
Notable Customers
Splast; Formit