Nanovia
French developer and manufacturer of premium technical thermoplastic filaments for additive manufacturing, specializing in high-performance composites, metallic, and ceramic materials for FFF/FDM 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Marcela Munzarova
- Team Size
- 2-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €174K
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Founder (Jacques Pelleter), Région Bretagne (regional innovation support), BPI France (public innovation grants)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Nanovia VX Range (ISO 21702 certified virucidal filaments - PLA VX & Flex VX)","Nanovia Mt Range (Metallic sintering filaments - 316L Stainless Steel)","Nanovia Cr Range (Ceramic sintering filaments - Silicon Carbide)","Fiber-Reinforced Composites (Carbon, Aramid, Glass, Flax)","Technical Polymers (ABS, PETG, PA, PC, PEI, PEKK, PLA)","Specialty Filaments (ESD-safe, neutron-absorbing, food-contact certified)","Flexible Materials (TPE/TPU variants)","Custom Formulation Services","FGF Pellets for industrial applications"]
Technological Advantage
Combines advanced polymer chemistry expertise with industrial application knowledge to create specialized formulations addressing specific industry needs - from antimicrobial surfaces to high-temperature ceramics. In-house R&D enables custom material development and rapid iteration based on client requirements. Unique capability to produce both filaments and pellets for diverse manufacturing processes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance, application-specific thermoplastic filaments with unique properties (virucidal, metallic, ceramic, fiber-reinforced) that enable functional part production for demanding industrial applications, certified to military and international standards.
How They Differentiate
Nanovia differentiates through specialized industrial and defense applications with unique value propositions: (1) World's first ISO 21702 certified virucidal 3D printing filaments (95.3% virus elimination in 1 hour), (2) French military certification ('Utilisé par les Armées Françaises') - rare in the 3D printing materials sector, (3) In-house custom formulation capabilities for industry-specific applications (aeronautical, naval, automotive, defense, paramedical), and (4) Unique metal/ceramic sintering filaments compatible with standard FFF printers, democratizing advanced manufacturing processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and engineering firms in aeronautical, naval, automotive, defense, paramedical, and railway sectors requiring specialized technical materials
Industry Verticals
["Aeronautical & Aerospace","Defense & Military","Naval & Maritime","Automotive","Paramedical & Healthcare","Railway Transportation","Nuclear Industry","Agri-food (food-contact certified materials)"]
Competitors
ColorFabb; Polymaker; Fiberlogy
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Privately-held company grown organically to €1M+ annual revenue (as of 2020); expanded production facility in 2020; developed 40+ product references serving aeronautical, naval, automotive, paramedical, and defense industries globally; achieved French military certification and ISO standards recognition.
Major Milestones
["Company founded in 2014 by Jacques Pelleter","CCI Morbihan innovation trophy winner in 2015 for Nanovia Istroflex biodegradable flexible filament","Launched technical filaments range including PEKK and PEI in 2018","Construction of new offices and production expansion in 2020 (doubling production capacity)","First patent publication in 2020","French military certification achieved in 2021 ('Utilisé par les Armées Françaises')","Launched metal and ceramic sintering filaments (Nanovia Mt and Cr ranges) in 2021","Developed ISO 21702 certified virucidal VX filament range during COVID-19 pandemic","Partnership with TOMPAERO for functional aerospace part manufacturing in 2025","Launched FFF 3D printing service with fleet of 15+ 3D printers in early 2025"]
Notable Customers
French Armed Forces; TOMPAERO (aerospace startup - 2025 partnership); Athletics 3D (biathlon equipment manufacturer); Industrial partners in aeronautical, naval, and automotive sectors (6+ years collaboration)