Girbau
Girbau has adapted its industrial laundry and textile dyeing equipment to create an automated post-processing solution for the 3D printing industry. The system provides consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective dyeing for polymer parts, particularly those produced with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Martí Giralt
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Girbau offers automated dyeing solutions for 3D printed polymer parts, specifically designed for the HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. They also provide a comprehensive range of industrial and commercial laundry equipment and services.
Technological Advantage
Girbau's advantage lies in its industrial-grade, durable hardware that offers high throughput and reliability. This is backed by an established global service and support network from its primary laundry business, providing a level of trust and scalability that is attractive to industrial users.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Girbau provides a reliable, efficient, and automated solution for coloring 3D printed parts by leveraging over 60 years of experience in industrial dyeing technology, ensuring high-quality, repeatable results, and low cost-per-part.
How They Differentiate
Girbau differentiates itself through its deep expertise in industrial dyeing processes, resulting in robust, high-capacity systems with a low cost-per-part. Unlike competitors who developed their technology specifically for AM, Girbau adapted existing, proven industrial technology. They have a strong focus on the HP MJF ecosystem. DyeMansion offers a more comprehensive workflow (cleaning, surfacing, dyeing), while PostProcess Technologies provides software-driven solutions for multiple post-processing steps including support removal and surface finishing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, 3D printing service bureaus, and users of HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology requiring a scalable and automated dyeing solution for end-use parts.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","3D Printing Services","Automotive","Consumer Goods","Medical"]
Competitors
In 3D printing post-processing: DyeMansion, PostProcess Technologies. In industrial laundry equipment: Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, American Dryer, Inc., BOWE GROUP, Dexter, Unimac.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
R&D investment is 3.98% of annual revenue. Global presence includes solutions in over 140 countries, 15 subsidiaries, 7 international production centers, and over 850 employees worldwide. The company has a history of over 105 years, family-led and focused on textile care for over 60 years.
Major Milestones
["Successful entry into the 3D printing post-processing market with the launch of the DY130 dyeing system.","Established partnership with HP to provide a validated dyeing solution for its Multi Jet Fusion technology.","Collaborated with BASF Forward AM and Photocentric on a case study for dyeing parts made from their photopolymer resins."]
Notable Customers
ABCorp; Erpro Group; Photocentric (Case Study); Sculpteo (Case Study)