Setup Performance
A specialized manufacturer of high-performance polymer powders and materials for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing, developing and producing innovative plastic powders including polyamides and polypropylenes for industrial 3D printing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Nicolas Naudin
- Team Size
- 30
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $10M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- BASF SE (acquirer 2018)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Polyamide 6 (PA6) SLS powders","Polyamide 11 (PA11) powders","Polyamide 12 (PA12) powders","Polypropylene (PP) SLS powders","Custom SLS material formulations","Process optimization and technical support services"]
Technological Advantage
Deep process know-how in SLS material development combined with BASF's extensive polymer chemistry expertise creates comprehensive material solutions; integrated approach from powder formulation through application support enables optimized performance for specific industrial use cases.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides advanced, tailor-made SLS powder formulations with optimized particle characteristics and process know-how, enabling reliable production of functional end-use parts with consistent mechanical properties for demanding industrial applications.
How They Differentiate
Specialized SLS powder manufacturing expertise serving as Advanc3D Materials' most important development and manufacturing partner; deep process know-how in polymer powder formulation combined with BASF's extensive polymer chemistry expertise; integrated approach from powder development through technical application support
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, 3D printing service bureaus, automotive and aerospace companies requiring high-performance polymer materials for additive manufacturing production
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace","Industrial Manufacturing","Healthcare/Medical Devices","Consumer Goods","Additive Manufacturing Services"]
Competitors
EOS GmbH; Evonik Industries AG; Arkema SA
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operated as independent company from 2006-2018; integrated into BASF Forward AM; generated €3.49M revenue in 2024 before closure
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2006 as specialized SLS powder manufacturer","Became Advanc3D Materials' most important manufacturing and development partner","Acquired by BASF New Business GmbH in July 2018","Integrated into BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH (Forward AM)","Technology contributed to BASF Ultrasint® product portfolio","Frontonas facility closed March 2025 as part of BASF strategic restructuring"]
Notable Customers
Industrial manufacturers; 3D printing service bureaus; Automotive companies; Aerospace sector clients