PROGOL3D
PROGOL3D® is Progold's dedicated additive manufacturing division offering direct 3D printing services for precious metals (gold, platinum, palladium) and titanium, plus NPJ ultra-precision technology for fine details and smooth surfaces. Vertically integrated with in-house R&D lab and custom precious metal powder production.
- CEO / Founder
- Damiano Zito
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- LBO France
Technology & Products
Key Products
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF™) — multi-alloy precious and non-precious metals; NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ™) — ultra-precision metal-based ink printing for fine details; Custom precious metal powders (gold, platinum, silver, titanium); End-to-end 3D printing services (design consultation, production, quality assurance); Alloys & Master Alloys for goldsmithing/silversmithing (core business); Solder pastes (XBRAX®); Lead alloys for laser (LAPX®)
Technological Advantage
LPBF process achieves high-quality precious metal parts (gold, platinum, palladium) with minimal post-processing; NPJ enables surface quality and geometric precision unmatched by competitors in jewelry segment; in-house powder production reduces supply chain risk and enables rapid custom alloy development; 30+ years precious metal expertise differentiates from generic metal AM players.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables new design possibilities (especially for difficult-to-cast materials like platinum and titanium); reduces time-to-market from concept to semi-finished piece; precision and smooth surfaces reduce post-processing; full sustainability compliance (RJC-CoC certified ethical materials, 100% recycled sources); integrated consulting from design to delivery.
How They Differentiate
Specialized 100% on precious metal jewelry vs. generalist metal AM vendors; proprietary NPJ ultra-precision technology vs. standard LPBF competitors; vertical integration (alloys + powder + 3D printing) vs. service-only competitors; sustainability/ethics leadership (RJC-CoC, 100% recycled) vs. competitors without certification; design consulting end-to-end vs. print-only service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Luxury jewelry brands, watchmakers (high-end), emerging designers, technical component manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Jewelry & Luxury Goods; Watchmaking; Fashion & Design; High-precision technical components (watchmaking, aerospace-adjacent applications)
Competitors
Materialise (Belgium-based, digital jewelry design & 3D printing services, broader material range); Concept Laser / GE Additive (metal AM, primarily industrial, limited precious metal focus); Lost Wax / Traditional Casting (legacy technology still dominant in jewelry, main substitute); EOS M290 users (industrial precious metal printing, primarily institutions not service bureaus)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Global operations in 16 countries with exports to 50+ nations; Team 11-50 employees; Major acquisition: ABI Manufacturing International Ltd (100% share capital acquired May 2025, Bangkok-based jewelry manufacturer) signals capital-driven expansion; >90% of products contain 100% recycled metals (ISO 14021:2016 certified); sustainability compliance with 11 of 17 UN SDGs.
Major Milestones
Founded 1997 — established precious metal alloys business; Launched PROGOL3D® division — dedicated additive manufacturing for jewelry; Established in-house R&D laboratory — custom powder development; International expansion — 16 countries, 50+ export nations; RJC-CoC certification — ethical precious metal sourcing compliance; Acquired ABI Manufacturing International Ltd (May 2025) — geographic expansion to Southeast Asia, production scale-up