Formes et Volumes
French machine shop specializing in prototypes, molds, professional models, and large-format additive manufacturing for aerospace, marine, and industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Antoine Dessirier
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Large-format 3D printing (LFAM via Caracol Heron AM robot); 5-axis CNC machining of non-metallic materials; Master models and composite molds; Professional architectural and marine scale models; 3D metrology and scanning; Collaborative virtual reality; Custom furniture and fit-out design
Technological Advantage
Integrated in-house capabilities spanning robotic LFAM (Caracol Heron AM with KUKA robot), dual 5-axis CNC machining centers (CMS Ares), 3D scanning/metrology, and composite molding expertise — offering a complete turnkey solution from design to finished part
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end hybrid manufacturing combining robotic LFAM (large-format additive manufacturing), 5-axis CNC machining, metrology, and composite molding for large-scale industrial parts and tooling
How They Differentiate
Specialized in large-format (up to 5m³) hybrid manufacturing combining robotic LFAM with traditional CNC machining and composite molding under one roof, with particular expertise in aerospace-grade composite lamination tooling
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, marine/nautical industry, automotive, architecture firms, industrial designers, and composite part producers needing large-scale prototypes, molds, and production tooling
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Marine/Nautical; Automotive; Architecture/Construction; Design/Furniture; Industrial Machinery; Tooling
Competitors
CRP Technology (Italy); Sculpteo (France); Erpro Group (France)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue (2022): ~€2M range (estimated from public filings showing net result of €116K in 2022); Team: 18 employees (2022 data); Active for 40 years
Major Milestones
Founded 1986 in Paris; Moved to Île de Ré then Aytré (La Rochelle area); 2007: Antoine Dessirier becomes sole gérant; 2024-2025: Integrated Caracol Heron AM robotic LFAM system; 2026: Demonstrated large-scale aerospace composite lamination tool with 50% lead time reduction
Notable Customers
Compositadour (aerospace composite parts); Caracol AM (technology partner/demonstrator)