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Grado Zero Espace

MaterialsMontelupo Fiorentino, Tuscany, ItalyFounded 2001· One of 977 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and commercializes advanced materials and technologies for industrial applications, including rapid prototyping (3D printing), with a focus on sustainable and high-performance solutions.

CEO / Founder
Filippo Pagliai
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$180K
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
Europa

Technology & Products

Key Products

Advanced insulation materials (e.g., FLWRDWN™); Technical textiles; Carbon nanotube dispersions; Sustainable leather alternatives (e.g., MuSkin); Rapid prototyping services

Technological Advantage

Proprietary processes for integrating extreme materials (e.g., aerogel, shape memory materials) into industrial products, with patents on technologies like FLWRDWN™ thermal insulation.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces material development time and costs by transferring aerospace-grade technologies to everyday industrial use, enabling innovative products with improved performance and sustainability.

How They Differentiate

Focus on technology transfer from aerospace to industrial applications, offering customized material solutions with sustainability advantages, unlike generic AM material suppliers.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, nautical, and consumer goods sectors

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Nautical; Textiles; Consumer Goods; Construction; Energy

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

Founded in 2001; Acquired by Pangaia in 2021; Renamed to Grado Zero Lab in July 2025 as an independent research-focused entity; Received EU Horizon 2020 funding through PANTERA project