Mahdi Naïm Studio
Designs and develops 3D-printed consumer products, such as the AERIS bicycle saddle, leveraging lattice structures for ergonomic optimization and weight reduction.
- CEO / Founder
- Mahdi Naïm
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- 1500000
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Bpifrance; Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; business angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
AERIS 3D-printed bicycle saddle; Satori 3D-printed work-from-home objects
Technological Advantage
Design expertise in creating complex, lattice-based structures optimized for additive manufacturing, translating into products with superior pressure distribution and weight characteristics. The advantage is primarily in design IP and application knowledge, not in proprietary manufacturing technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers lightweight, ergonomically optimized products through design-for-AM, enabling personalized comfort and performance in consumer goods.
How They Differentiate
Positioned as a design studio creating bespoke, lattice-optimized products, rather than a mass-production technology provider. Differentiates through design language and application focus, but lacks an announced manufacturing partner or production timeline compared to established competitors with embedded AM production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
High-end cycling enthusiasts, consumers seeking ergonomic and personalized products
Industry Verticals
Sporting Goods; Consumer Goods; Furniture/Home Decor
Competitors
Carbon (via Specialized partnership); Fizik (One-to-One custom service); Posedla (Joyseat)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Launched first product (AERIS saddle) in 2021; featured in major design and cycling publications (Designboom, BikeRadar); operates direct e-commerce sales model.
Major Milestones
Unveiled AERIS 3D-printed bicycle saddle concept; Prior collaboration on Satori 3D-printed objects
Notable Customers
Individual consumers (direct-to-consumer sales via website); Professional cyclists (custom saddle fittings)