Winkle
Manufactures FDM/FFF 3D printing filaments in Salamanca, Spain with 1,000 tons/year capacity across 12 extrusion lines, exporting to 40+ countries as both a direct-to-consumer brand and OEM/white-label supplier.
- CEO / Founder
- Jorge García Fonseca
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA HD (high-definition, recycled content line); PLA 850 / PLA 870; PLA PRO (high-performance, launched at Formnext 2024); PLA variants: Wood, Silk, Matte, High Speed, Tough, Antibacterial, UL94V0; PETG and PETG Carbon Fiber; ASA (including Low Warp); ABS HF / ABS HI; TENAFLEX (TPU flexible); PVA (soluble support); Polypropylene (PP); OEM/white-label custom filament (custom colors, materials, spools, packaging)
Technological Advantage
(1) CLAIMED: 1,000 tons/year production capacity with 12 extrusion lines; strict diameter tolerance control; manual + automated quality inspection on every spool; ISO 9001:2015 certified. (2) VERIFIED: ISO 9001:2015 certification (Certificado ES23/00000836, shared with Grupo Ecotisa); EU Change2Twin digital twin beneficiary (partnered with DIHBU/DIGIS3); Formnext exhibitor (2024, 2025); ICEX Next export promotion participant; Amazon marketplace presence with consistent listings since 2020. The OEM white-label capability is REPLICABLE but the combination of EU manufacturing + ISO certification + full customization service + competitive pricing creates a meaningful switching cost for existing B2B customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
European-manufactured filament at competitive pricing (Made-in-Spain advantage for EU customers facing import tariffs on Chinese filament), backed by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, 3-year warranty, 24/48h shipping within Spain, and full OEM white-label services including custom colors, spool design, and packaging — enabling resellers to launch their own filament brand without manufacturing capability.
How They Differentiate
Winkle differentiates from FormFutura and Fiberlogy primarily on price competitiveness and OEM white-label services — most EU filament manufacturers sell only own-brand product, while Winkle offers full custom branding (colors, spools, labels, packaging). Compared to Prusament (which leverages the Prusa printer ecosystem), Winkle is platform-agnostic and targets the reseller/distributor channel. Production capacity of 1,000 tons/year places Winkle in the mid-tier of European manufacturers — below BASF Forward AM but competitive with Fiberlogy and Fillamentum. The Made-in-Spain origin provides EU supply-chain security vs. lower-cost Asian filament (eSUN, Polymaker) for customers prioritizing import resilience and quality consistency.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing enthusiasts, professional makers, small-to-medium manufacturers, and OEM resellers seeking private-label filament; distributed via Amazon, European distributor network, and direct e-commerce.
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing; Professional 3D Printing; Education; Manufacturing Prototyping; OEM/Private-Label Distribution
Competitors
FormFutura (Netherlands) — European filament manufacturer, ISO 9001 certified, broad material portfolio; Fiberlogy (Poland) — distributes to 40+ countries, modern production line, popular in EU; Fillamentum (Czech Republic) — well-regarded PLA/PETG, strong EU brand recognition; Prusament (Czech Republic) — made by Prusa Research, vertically integrated with printer ecosystem
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Production capacity grew from 400 tons/year to 1,000 tons/year since founding; exports expanded to 40+ countries; capital increased from EUR 40,000 to EUR 280,000; Acelera PYME case study reports 'exponential growth in profits' since 2020; Change2Twin digital twin implementation improved production process efficiency.
Major Milestones
2006 — Grupo Ecotisa founded by Jorge García Fonseca (ink/toner business); 2017 — 3D filament activity began under Ecotisa group (per Change2Twin interview); 2019 — Laboratorio Geométrico S.L. (WINKLE) formally incorporated (March 2019); 2019 — Brand renamed from 'All Colors' to 'WINKLE' with new visual identity; 2020 — Exponential growth phase begins (per Acelera PYME); 2023 — ISO 9001:2015 certification obtained; 2023 — Capacity reached 800+ tons/year; exports to 25+ countries; 2024 — Formnext debut (Hall 12.1); launched PLA PRO high-performance filament; 2024 — Change2Twin EU digital twin maturity assessment completed; 2025 — Formnext 2025 exhibitor (booth F31, Hall 12.1); capacity reached 1,000 tons/year
Notable Customers
3Dmensionals (Germany - distribution partner); AMPANOVA (UK - distribution partner)