Plastoptic
Provides 3D printing services and HIPS filaments for prototyping and custom eyewear production, leveraging CAD design and FDM technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Claudio Sacco Proila
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; HIPS filaments; CAD design and prototyping; Eyewear (Aterema Eyewear brand); Dime for glasses
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in combining FDM 3D printing with traditional manufacturing for niche eyewear applications; no verified patents found.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces waste and enables on-demand production of custom eyewear and prototypes, combining traditional injection molding expertise with digital 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in eyewear and custom HIPS filaments, unlike broader service bureaus; offers integrated CAD-to-production for niche markets.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Eyewear industry, opticians, and clients needing plastic prototyping
Industry Verticals
Eyewear; Manufacturing; Prototyping
Competitors
Shapeways; Proto Labs; Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
No revenue, employee count, or growth data available; operates with 2-9 employees.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1987; Started 3D printing services and HIPS filament production in 2018; Launched Aterema Eyewear brand