Norblast
Manufactures sandblasting and shot-peening systems for post-processing additive manufacturing components, including the 3D-Printing Line for cleaning, finishing, and roughness reduction across all AM technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Riccardo Santini
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D-Printing Line (manual/automatic post-processing for SLS/MJF/SLM/EBM/FDM/Binder Jetting); Star-Blast 10B / Star-Blast 10; 3D11B (automatic AM sandblasting); 3DBelt (AM sandblasting, up to 30 kg); 3DWave (automated surface dyeing for AM, full HP Jet Fusion 5200 build); Inox Peen® process; Manual/Automatic/Shot Peening/Bio Lines; Custom sandblasting/shot-peening machines
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Custom-designed systems for all AM technologies (SLS, MJF, SLM, EBM, FDM, Binder Jetting) with automated grit recovery, reducing media waste by 20%. Defensible through trade secrets and long-term industry partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces post-processing time by up to 50% and improves surface roughness from Ra 15µm to Ra 3µm, enabling faster turnaround and higher-quality finishes for AM components, critical for industries like aerospace and medical where surface integrity impacts performance.
How They Differentiate
3x faster setup time than Guyson's standard systems (30 min vs. 90 min) and 25% lower operating cost per part due to integrated grit recovery; specifically engineered for AM post-processing vs. general-purpose competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing service bureaus, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturers requiring high-quality surface treatment for AM parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Biomedical; Additive Manufacturing; Energy; Foundry; Mold
Competitors
Guyson Corporation; Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH; SINTOKOGIO, LTD
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
100+ machines installed annually, 5000+ machines installed worldwide
Major Milestones
1977: Founded by Remo Norelli in Bologna; 2020s: Launched 3D-Printing Line for AM post-processing; 2024: AM Futures distribution partnership (UK; still active MACH/TCT 2026); Jul 2025: First Star-blast 10B installation at Stratos Innovation; 45+ years in surface treatment
Notable Customers
Techniques Chimiques Nouvelles (TCN); Stratos Innovation (Star-blast 10B medical components, Jul 2025)