Rudy Project

ApplicationTreviso, ItalyFounded 1985

A high-end, limited-edition eyewear collection by Rudy Project that utilizes Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printing technology to create complex titanium frames celebrating the brand's 40th anniversary.

CEO / Founder
Cristiano Barbazza
Team Size
100-500
Stage
Commercial / Limited Release (Performance 40 Collection)
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Privately Held / Family Owned
Key Investors
["Barbazza Family"]

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Performance 40 Limited Edition Titanium Frames","ImpactX® Photochromic Lens Integration","Custom 3D-printed ergonomic components","Heritage-inspired sports performance sunglasses"]

Technological Advantage

Leverages Laser Powder Bed Fusion to eliminate the need for expensive tooling and molds, allowing for rapid iteration of complex designs and the use of biocompatible Grade 5 titanium for superior durability and skin comfort.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Luxury eyewear collectors, professional athletes (cyclists, triathletes), and tech-forward consumers seeking high-performance wearable art.

Industry Verticals

["Luxury Goods","Sports Equipment","Additive Manufacturing","Optics/Eyewear"]

Competitors

["Oakley","Mykita","Hoet"]