Farinia Group

ServiceParis, FranceFounded 1996· One of 2012 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Operates Spartacus3D subsidiary to deliver industrial metal 3D printing services, combining LPBF technology with traditional forging/casting expertise and certified post-processing for aerospace, automotive, and luxury applications.

CEO / Founder: Frederic Guinot
Team Size: 1001-5000
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $43.6M
Key Investors: Evialia France; Verdoso Investments SA; Bpifrance; FAA

Technology & Products

Key Products

Metal 3D Printing Services (LPBF); Design & Engineering Optimization; Post-Processing (Heat Treatment, Shot Peening, Wire EDM); 3D Scanning & Metrology; AM Training & Certification

Technological Advantage

CLAIMED: Century-old material transformation expertise applied to AM for superior part optimization and serial production readiness. VERIFIED: Deployment of EOS M280/M290 systems, Sigma Labs PrintRite3D QA, CTIF training partnership. DEFENSIBLE: Trade secrets in metallurgical process optimization, established industrial supply chain, and proprietary design-for-AM workflows.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces risk and cost of transitioning to serial metal AM by leveraging 100+ years of metallurgical expertise, in-house heat treatment/shot peening, and Sigma Labs in-situ QA to deliver aerospace-certified parts with optimized lead times and mechanical properties.

How They Differentiate

Unlike generalist digital manufacturing platforms, Farinia/Spartacus3D focuses on metallurgical depth and serial production readiness, offering in-house certified post-processing (heat treatment, shot peening) and hybrid design optimization that bridges traditional forging/casting with LPBF, targeting higher-volume industrial applications rather than rapid prototyping.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, automotive, and luxury manufacturers requiring serial-grade metal AM components with integrated post-processing and metallurgical validation.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Luxury & Fashion; Industrial Machinery; Energy

Competitors

Materialise; Protolabs; Sculpteo (BASF)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Group revenue of €311.28M (~$335M) in FY2024 with 1,211 employees; expanding AM capacity through Spartacus3D subsidiary and strategic equipment/QA integrations.

Major Milestones

Launch of Spartacus3D subsidiary dedicated to metal additive manufacturing; Integration of Sigma Labs PrintRite3D in-situ monitoring across EOS printer fleet; Partnership with CTIF for professional AM metallurgy training; Expansion into luxury/fashion sector with bespoke metal AM components

https://www.farinia.com

Why this company matters

Farinia Group positions Spartacus3D as a serial-production-focused metal additive manufacturing bureau, distinct from generalist prototyping shops. The subsidiary combines LPBF technology with the parent group's 100-plus years of expertise in forging and casting metallurgy, aiming to reduce the risk and cost of transitioning to serial AM.

Core services include metal LPBF printing on EOS M280 and M290 systems, design and engineering optimization, and certified post-processing such as heat treatment, shot peening, and wire EDM. In-situ quality assurance is provided through Sigma Labs PrintRite3D integration, enabling real-time defect detection. The company also offers 3D scanning, metrology, and AM training in partnership with CTIF.

Target customers are aerospace primes, automotive tier-1s, and luxury manufacturers requiring validated, serial-grade metal components. The hybrid approach bridges traditional forming methods with AM, optimizing part design for both performance and production readiness. Group revenue reached approximately €311 million in FY2024, supported by 1,200-plus employees and strategic investors including Bpifrance.

Farinia's competitive moat lies in its proprietary metallurgical process knowledge and established industrial supply chain, rather than in patented technology. The main risk is that larger AM service bureaus or in-house adoption by OEMs could erode its niche, though the deep integration of post-processing and QA may prove defensible for high-volume applications.