Norge
Affordable desktop SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printer systems enabling production-ready parts in nylon, carbon-fiber, and glass-filled polyamide at 1/10th the cost of industrial systems ($7,500–$13,500 vs. $200,000+).
- CEO / Founder
- Luca Veneri
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Prodways Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ice1 SLS printer (budget model, £7,500); Ice9 SLS printer (high-performance model, £13,500); IceM metal SLS printer (planned, titanium/steel capable)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary architecture using Arduino Duo board and open-source slicing software compatibility reduced engineering complexity and manufacturing cost while maintaining production-grade output (consistent parts, high density). Patents filed for desktop SLS system design.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
First company to democratize SLS printing: eliminates $200K+ barrier to entry by delivering Ice1 and Ice9 printers with user-friendly interfaces (MakerBot G-code compatibility, Arduino-based), reducing per-unit SLS printing cost by 90% while maintaining production-grade output quality and material range (nylon, carbon-fiber, rubber, glass-filled polyamide).
How They Differentiate
10x cost reduction vs. EOS/3D Systems industrial systems ($7.5–13.5K vs. $200K+); user-friendly interface (MakerBot compatibility); compact desktop form factor; integrated materials ecosystem (Arzauno).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Design studios, manufacturers, rapid prototyping facilities, enterprises seeking cost-effective SLS capability
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Design; Rapid Prototyping
Competitors
Sinterit (desktop SLS competitor post-2014); 3D Systems (high-end SLS market leader); EOS (industrial SLS systems)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2014: Founded by three Italian engineers in UK; 2015: Kickstarter campaign launched for Ice1 and Ice9 SLS printers (planned Q3 2015 shipment); March 2015: Acquired by Prodways (Groupe Gorgé subsidiary); 2016: ProMaker P1000 developed from Norge technology (first sub-$115K commercial SLS system)
Notable Customers
Prodways Group