ProLab Materials Srl
Researches and produces custom photopolymers for UV 3D printers and advanced thermosetting resins for industrial composites.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrea Arione
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Photopolymers for UV 3D printers; Thermosetting resins for composites
Technological Advantage
Specializes in custom, accessible 3D printer resin chemistry tailored for industrial applications, bridging the gap between standard resins and specific mechanical needs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides custom-formulated photopolymers with specific mechanical properties at industrial scale, enabling high-performance parts for specific engineering requirements.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on custom resin chemistry and industrial-scale production of photopolymers with specific mechanical properties compared to off-the-shelf solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers of 3D printers, 3D printing services, and mechanical designers producing custom industrial solutions.
Industry Verticals
Industrial manufacturing
Competitors
Liqcreate, 3Dresyns, ApplyLabWork
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
€451,792; €348,300; Not specified; clients include machinery manufacturers, resellers, distributors, and large rapid prototyping companies.; Ranges from small batches (20-50 kg) to industrial volumes (1,000-3,000 kg per batch).; Founded in 2016 and registered in 2017 as a spin-off from the 2i3T incubator of the University of Turin.; Won the 'Made In Research 2016' award (MIR 2016) in the Digital/Industrial section.; Launched the 'UniForm Base' product line for Formlabs Form 2 printers in 2018.; Filed a patent for 'Sequential interpenetrating or semi-interpenetrating polymer network' in October 2020 (EP-3978553-A1).; Developed specialized castable resins and protective coatings for polyamides (PA 11/12).; Torino, Italy; Primarily Italy and the broader European market, with a stated goal of global competitiveness.; Focuses on 'custom chemistry' and tailor-made photopolymers to compete with large-scale material providers by offering niche, project-specific formulations for 3D printing, dental, and industrial adhesive sectors.
Major Milestones
Founded in late 2016