SAMYLABS
Manufactures affordable metal 3D printers using LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) technology with proprietary software, targeting democratization of metal additive manufacturing for SMEs, training centers, and universities.
- CEO / Founder
- Amador Garcia
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- BIND 4.0
Technology & Products
Key Products
ALBA 300 - Compact metal 3D printer with 250×250×280mm build area, professional quality output; ALBA 500 - Larger-format printer with 500W laser, expanded build area, improved filtration and productivity (launched 2024); STUDIO 5.0 - Proprietary lamination software for trajectory calculation, filling structure design, support generation, and real-time process control
Technological Advantage
Proprietary lamination software (STUDIO 5.0) provides competitive advantage in user experience and process optimization; vertical integration eliminates reliance on third-party OEMs; cost structure appears lower than EOS/SLM Solutions through Spanish engineering and manufacturing; Alba 500 (2024) claims unprecedented build volume at accessible price point.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces capital barrier to metal 3D printing by 30-50% vs. industrial competitors (EOS, SLM Solutions); compact form factor (Alba 300: 250×250×280mm); proprietary STUDIO 5.0 software enables intuitive path calculation and real-time process monitoring; fully Spanish-designed and manufactured with integrated vertical integration (mechanical, firmware, electrical, software).
How They Differentiate
Price positioning: ALBA systems target 30-50% cost reduction vs. EOS M290/M300 series; form factor: Alba 300 compact design vs. large industrial footprints of competitors; software: proprietary STUDIO vs. licensed/third-party solutions; accessibility focus explicitly targets SMEs, training centers, universities (vs. enterprise-only positioning of incumbents); Spanish manufacturing (local supply chain vs. German imports).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium enterprises, training centers, universities, jewelry manufacturers, prototyping shops
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Mold & Die Manufacturing; Jewelry; Medical/Dental; Education
Competitors
EOS (Germany) - Market leader in industrial LPBF systems; SLM Solutions (Germany) - Premium metal 3D printing systems; 3D Systems (USA) - Diversified AM portfolio including metal printing; Trumpf (Germany) - Industrial laser + metal AM systems; Additec (Germany/Spain region) - Regional metal AM competitor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
location: Derio, Bizkaia, Spain (Basque Country)
Major Milestones
2016 (late) - Company founded at BIC Ezkerraldea, Barakaldo, Bizkaia; 2018 - Winner of OpenMaker international accelerator competition; Alba 500 development announced (500W laser, 250×250×280mm build area); 2019 - Product launch at AdditϵD 2019 trade show; 2021 - Positioned as professional metal 3D printing solution for SME market; 2024 - ALBA 500 officially launched with expanded capabilities; awarded innovation and competitiveness prizes at AdditϵD 2024; announced first sieving/powder recovery unit; 2025 - Continued product roadmap expansion; participation in major industry events (BIEMH, AdditϵD 2025)
Notable Customers
ONA (wine corkage marking stamps production)