ShapeMode
Provides comprehensive 3D printing services and solutions including rapid prototyping, design, and distribution of high-quality 3D printers for biomedical, engineering, architectural, and jewelry applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Salvatore Saldano
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; 3D printer distribution (DWS Systems, Sisma); 3D modeling and prototyping; Post-processing services (fusion, rubberization, galvanic treatment, enameling, finishing); Training and education
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Uses THERMA DM500 resin for DWS stereolithographic systems to produce molds for low-batch customized medical syringes, cutting costs for low-batch syringe production. Defensible through partnerships and specialized expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market through rapid prototyping and production services, offering a unique method for rapid prototyping with strong reduction in time to market of products, starting from studying customer needs and offering personalized solutions.
How They Differentiate
Offers comprehensive 360° 3D printing solutions combining services, distribution, education, and Fab Lab operations, specifically strong in Italian market with focus on biomedical/dental and jewelry sectors through partnerships with DWS and Sisma
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Design studios, designers, production managers, engineers, managers in biomedical (dental), engineering, architectural modeling, and jewelry manufacturing
Industry Verticals
Biomedical/Dental; Engineering; Architectural Modeling; Jewelry Manufacturing; Food Design; Textiles
Competitors
3D Italy; Sculpteo; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Won Expo Dubai Design Competition with SIKKA project combining textiles and 3D printing; selected as one of 20 designers/companies by Regione Lombardia and Camera di commercio di Milano Monza Brianza; works with 10 pioneering Italian designers for a concept 'ReMesh' at Salone del Mobile in Milan; cuts costs for low-batch syringe production with THERMA DM500 3D printed molds.
Major Milestones
Won Expo Dubai Design Competition with SIKKA project combining textiles and 3D printing; Selected as one of 20 designers/companies by Regione Lombardia and Camera di commercio di Milano Monza Brianza Lodi for Expo 2020 Dubai prototypes; Distributes Sisma DLP technology-based 3D printers in dental segment; Produces molds for low-batch customized medical syringes using THERMA DM500 resin
Notable Customers
Dr. Dario Maccari; Studio Nine