SphereCube
SphereCube has developed a 3D printer for producing continuous fiber-reinforced composites from a single thermoset resin using a proprietary technology called Thermal Laser Curing.
- CEO / Founder
- Valerio Di Pompeo
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $125K
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed
- Key Investors
- Plug and Play Tech Center, Takeoff Accelerator, ComoNext
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D printer for continuous fiber-reinforced composites"]
Technological Advantage
The technology allows for the creation of complex geometries and mold-less production, which can significantly reduce production time and costs compared to traditional composite manufacturing methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To provide a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for manufacturing high-performance composite materials, enabling mold-less production and reducing waste.
How They Differentiate
SphereCube's technology uses a single thermoset resin and a laser-based curing process, which they claim is a more sustainable and efficient approach compared to competitors who often use thermoplastics or a combination of materials. This allows for the creation of parts with isotropic properties.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies in the industrial, aerospace, and automotive sectors that require high-performance composite parts with complex geometries.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial","Aerospace/Defense","Automotive"]
Competitors
Markforged; Continuous Composites; 9T Labs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
SphereCube has raised $396.5k from Invitalia and 6 other investors, received a non-repayable grant from Regione Marche, won the Formnext Startup Challenge in 2022, secured third prize in PiùAdditive 3rd edition, was selected for incubation at ComoNext innovation hub among 400+ startups, is participating in the Takeoff acceleration program for customer validation, filed an Italian patent for composite material 3D printing, registered a European trademark, and launched a three-year bio-based materials project with UNIVPM and Cariverona.
Major Milestones
["Winning the Formnext Start-up Challenge in 2022"]