Fonder Shell
Provides 3D sand printing services for foundry cores and molds, enabling complex internal geometries and reducing lead times for cast iron and steel components.
- CEO / Founder
- Daniele Chiesa
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant (prize money) round
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Sand Core Printing Services; Shell Molding Castings; Codesign and Coengineering Services; Cast Iron and Steel Components (0.1-70 kg)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of 3D sand printing into established shell molding processes, enabling production of castings with intricate internal geometries while maintaining foundry-grade material properties.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces casting lead times by eliminating manual core-making, enables production of complex internal shapes impossible with traditional methods, and optimizes serial production through additive manufacturing integration.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on 3D sand printing for foundry applications rather than general binder jetting, with deep integration into traditional casting workflows and expertise in iron/steel materials.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Foundries and manufacturers requiring complex castings in automotive, hydraulic, pump, and mechanical industries.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Hydraulics; Pumps; Mechanical Engineering; Foundry
Competitors
Voxeljet; ExOne; Höganäs Digital Metal
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company in continuous growth, investing in plants, instruments, human resources, and production processes
Major Milestones
1971: Founded as gray and ductile iron foundry; Adoption of additive manufacturing for production optimization; Development of 3D sand printing technology for serial foundry production