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GH Enterprise

HardwareFaenza, ItalyFounded 2008· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops high-performance controller boards (SPEEDY series) for 3D printers, CNC machines, laser engravers, and robotic arms, enabling precise motion control and faster printing speeds.

CEO / Founder
Alessandro Casadio
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Bootstrapped
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

GH Smart Shaper (external TMC2225 stepper driver with Input Shaping); SPEEDY series 3D printer controller boards (historical industry benchmark); HAND Air CO2 meter; People Access Control (PAC)

Technological Advantage

Verified advantage: SPEEDY board recognized as an industry benchmark for 3D printer control electronics since 2008; defensible through design expertise and partnerships with semiconductor leaders like STMicroelectronics

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces 3D printer development time and cost by providing ready-to-use, high-performance control electronics that improve print quality and reliability, while enabling customization for OEM applications.

How They Differentiate

SPEEDY board offers higher performance than open-source alternatives like Marlin (ARM Cortex M4 vs. 8-bit AVR), with dedicated support and customization for industrial applications, while Duet3D focuses more on hobbyist/consumer market

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printer manufacturers, CNC machine builders, robotics companies, and industrial automation integrators

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing; CNC Machining; Robotics; Industrial Automation; Electronics

Competitors

Duet3D; Smoothieware; Marlin Firmware developers

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue: €308.6k (2022) → €152.3k (2023, -50.6%) → €80.0k (2024, -47.5%); Net income 2024: -€36.3k (vs +€6.9k in 2023)

Major Milestones

2008: Founded (Faenza industrial electronics design); 2014: SPEEDY 1.0 (ARM Cortex-M4) 3D printer controller; 2016/17: STMicroelectronics Partner Program; 2017: SPEEDY 2.0 (Cortex-M7); 2019: UCLA collaboration; 2020: HAND/PAC access control; 2021: AIR CO2 meter; GH Smart Shaper (TMC2225 input-shaping driver)

Notable Customers

Roche, Olivetti