HardwareLomazzo, ItalyFounded 2023· One of 1739 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse
An Italian deep-tech startup developing Ultra-Light Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (UL-LFAM) technology using robotic 3D printing systems and proprietary CoreLight3D® material for lightweight structural components from recycled plastics.
CEO / Founder
Francesco Belvisi
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5.6M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Italian Tech Alliance, CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital, Lombardia Venture Factory
Technology & Products
Key Products
Robotic large-format 3D printing system (UL-LFAM) with proprietary CoreLight3D® material for lightweight structural components from recycled plastics.
Technological Advantage
CoreLight3D® proprietary material combined with robotic UL-LFAM system enabling sustainable, large-format additive manufacturing at scale
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Robotic large-format 3D printing system (UL-LFAM) with proprietary CoreLight3D® material enabling production of lightweight, sustainable structural components
How They Differentiate
Proprietary CoreLight3D® material and robotic system focused on lightweight, sustainable components from recycled plastics
Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction
Competitors
HP, Thermwood, BigRep
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has developed a robotic 3D printing system for large elements and proprietary CoreLight3D® material, with applications in marine structures and other sectors.
Notable Customers
Demonstrated a 37kg structural component for a 43-foot catamaran at JEC World 2026.
NUGAE addresses the gap between large-format additive manufacturing and sustainability by combining robotic extrusion with a proprietary material system. Its Ultra-Light Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (UL-LFAM) technology targets industries that need structural parts at scale without the weight or carbon footprint of conventional tooling.
The core offering is a robotic 3D printing system paired with CoreLight3D, a material formulated from recycled plastics. The company holds patents for its extruder head and process, though specific patent numbers are not publicly disclosed. This combination enables production of lightweight components that can replace heavier metal or composite parts in applications where strength-to-weight ratio matters.
NUGAE has demonstrated its technology in the marine sector, producing a 37 kg structural component for a 43-foot catamaran, shown at JEC World 2026. Target verticals include automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, and construction. The company has raised €5.2 million from investors including Italian Tech Alliance, CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital, and Lombardia Venture Factory, and collaborates with Politecnico di Milano, Ferretti Group, Navigo, and Wally.
The startup's competitive moat lies in its proprietary material and robotic system, which together offer a differentiated value proposition for large-format AM with recycled content. However, it faces established players such as HP, Thermwood, and BigRep in the large-format polymer space. The key open question is whether CoreLight3D can achieve the mechanical performance and cost parity required to move beyond demonstrator projects into production series across automotive and aerospace.
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