SAEKI positions itself as a pioneer in automated hybrid manufacturing, combining large-scale additive manufacturing with precision CNC machining under a single platform. Founded in 2022 and based in Zürich, the company targets industries that require complex, large-format metal and polymer components with tight tolerances, such as aerospace, automotive, and construction.
The core offering is a hybrid manufacturing platform that seamlessly integrates 3D printing and CNC machining, supported by an instant quoting system that uses AI to automate pricing and production planning. Automated quality assurance further streamlines workflows, reducing lead times and material waste compared to traditional multi-step processes. The platform is designed for customers who need both additive flexibility and subtractive precision in one production cell.
SAEKI serves a global automotive manufacturer (name undisclosed) and is backed by investors including Lightbird, Founderful, 2100VC, and Danobat. The company has raised $9 million in total funding and is developing autonomous factories to scale production capacity. CEO Andrea Perissinotto, who co-founded the startup during his studies at ETH Zürich, brings hands-on machining experience from his family workshop.
The company competes with established players like Stratasys, Siemens, and DMG MORI, but differentiates through its integrated AI-driven quoting and quality assurance layer. A key open question is whether SAEKI can scale its autonomous factory model to compete with the service networks and installed base of larger incumbents in the hybrid manufacturing space.
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