3DZ

What 3DZ does

3DZ S.P.A. is an Italian value-added reseller and integrator of professional 3D printing and 3D scanning equipment, headquartered in Castelfranco Veneto (Treviso) and operating 15 locations across Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2011, the company is authorized to distribute industrial 3D printers and scanners from major OEMs including 3D Systems, Markforged, Formlabs, Artec 3D, Nexa3D, TPM3D, and Altform, alongside additive manufacturing software from Oqton, Materialise, and 3D Systems (Geomagic). Its portfolio spans SLA, mSLA, DLP, SLS, FFF/FDM, and pellet extrusion printers, as well as structured-light, blue-light, and laser 3D scanners and inspection software.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by channel partnerships: technical and commercial teams run application consulting engagements, supported by virtual and physical showrooms, the 3D Print Academy training program, and 33 certified technicians providing installation, calibration, training, and maintenance across Europe. Over 4,000 printers have been installed across more than 5,100 customers in verticals including automotive/mechanical, jewelry, medical/dental, aerospace, electronics/automation, packaging/thermoforming, consumer goods, and architecture/heritage. Marquee customers include Alstom, Schaeffler, Pedrollo, Decathlon, Toly Group, Autech, and TMG.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware resale, recurring consumables and materials, software distribution, certified technical-support contracts, and paid training programs, with enterprise pricing handled on a quote basis. The company self-positions as the "#1 3D printer reseller in Europe" based on 15 years of operating history and an OEM portfolio that covers the principal industrial additive manufacturing technologies. AI capability is limited and currently embedded only via partner software, most notably AI-powered photogrammetry in Artec Studio 20.

Name

3DZ

Legal name

3DZ S.P.A.

Website

https://3dz.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3DZ is an Italian value-added reseller and integrator of professional 3D printing and 3D scanning systems from leading OEMs such as 3D Systems, Markforged, Formlabs, and Artec 3D, serving more than 5,100 industrial customers across automotive, jewelry, medical, aerospace, and packaging verticals in Europe and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional 3D Printing and Scanning Equipment Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), 3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA), Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing (Industrial) (EDAOAGAF)

Keywords

• Professional 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing solutions
• 3D scanning systems
• Reverse engineering software
• Industrial prototyping equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Treviso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of professional 3D printing equipment including SLA, SLS, FFF, pellet extrusion systems. 3DZ is an authorized reseller of 3D Systems, Markforged, Formlabs, TPM3D, and Altform brands.
2. 3D Scanner Sales: Sale of professional 3D scanning equipment including Artec 3D scanners (Leo, Ray II, Spider II, Point, Micro II) for various applications from metrology to reverse engineering.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Certified technical assistance and maintenance services delivered by 33 certified technicians across European locations, providing troubleshooting and specialized support to ensure operational continuity.
4. Training and Education: 3D Print Academy offering initial and advanced training programs, webinars, and courses to help customers effectively use 3D printing and scanning technologies.
5. Consulting Services: Application consulting to help companies analyze needs, evaluate materials and processes, select appropriate technologies, and optimize integration of 3D printing into workflows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

3DZ is a value-added reseller and integrator of professional 3D printing and 3D scanning equipment, distributing authorized solutions from leading global brands including 3D Systems, Markforged, Formlabs, and Artec 3D across European markets. The company bundles hardware sales with application consulting, installation, training through its 3D Print Academy, and ongoing certified technical support delivered by 33 technicians across 15 European locations.

Product overview

3DZ is a specialized reseller and integrator of professional 3D printing and scanning solutions. The product portfolio includes 3D printers from multiple brands (Formlabs Form 4 series, 3D Systems Figure 4 and ProX lines, Markforged FX20, Fuse 1+), 3D scanners (Artec Leo, Spider II, Point), and scanning software (Artec Studio 20, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X). 3DZ provides an ecosystem combining hardware and software for prototyping, production, tooling, quality inspection, and reverse engineering across industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, jewelry, dental, and medical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artec Leo Wireless handheld 3D scanner with integrated NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor, 5-inch HD touchscreen, and 80 fps 3D reconstruction rate. Captures objects from 20cm to 200cm+ with up to 0.1mm point accuracy.
• Artec Spider II High-resolution color 3D scanner for small to medium objects with 0.05mm resolution, 30 fps acquisition speed, and blue light technology for capturing sharp edges and intricate details.
• Artec Point Metrology-certified portable laser scanner with up to 0.02mm point accuracy and 2.8 million measurements per second. ISO and VDI/VDE certified for quality control and reverse engineering applications.
• Form 4L Large-format SLA 3D printer with 35.3 x 19.6 x 35 cm build volume, mSLA technology, up to 5x faster than Form 3L, and compatibility with 23+ Formlabs resins.
• Form 4BL Large-format biocompatible 3D printer optimized for medical applications with 2.7x larger build area than Form 4B and up to 4x faster than Form 3BL.
• PSLA 270 Industrial SLA 3D printer with projection technology offering up to 38 mm/h speed, 242 x 265 x 300 mm build volume, and compatibility with Figure 4 resin materials.
• FX20 Production-grade FFF 3D printer with 525 x 400 x 400 mm build volume, continuous fiber reinforcement capability, and ULTEM 9085 filament compatibility for aerospace applications.
• Fuse 1+ 30W SLS powder-based 3D printer with 165 x 165 x 300 mm build volume, 30W laser, nitrogen option for inert atmosphere processing, and compatibility with various nylon materials.
• Figure 4 Standalone Desktop DLP 3D printer for rapid prototyping and small-batch production with up to 100 mm/hour speed and wide range of functional materials.
• Figure 4 Jewelry DLP 3D printer optimized for jewelry design with 124.8 x 70.2 x 196 mm build volume, 16 mm/h speed, and castable wax materials for lost-wax casting.
• ProX SLS 6100 Industrial SLS 3D printer with 381 x 330 x 460 mm build volume, automated powder handling, and production-grade nylon materials including flame-retardant options.
• Artec Studio 20 Professional 3D scanning software with automated workflows, Python scripting, AI-powered photogrammetry, and multi-resolution data fusion from multiple scanner sources for processing and editing scan data.
• Geomagic Control X Quality control software for comparing physical objects with CAD models, performing geometric tolerance verification, and automated pass/fail inspection workflows.
• Geomagic Design X Reverse engineering software that converts 3D scan data into editable CAD models with parametric feature-based modeling capabilities.
• Flexible 80A Resin V2 Elastomeric resin material for Formlabs Form 4 series 3D printers, offering enhanced tear resistance and elongation for flexible part production.
• Figure 4 Tough 75C FR Black Flame-retardant resin material for 3D Systems Figure 4 and PSLA 270 printers, certified to UL 94 V-0 for thin-wall electrical components.
• Application Consulting Services Consultative service helping companies analyze needs, evaluate materials and processes, select appropriate 3D printing and scanning technologies, and optimize integration into existing workflows.
• Certified Technical Support and Maintenance Technical assistance and maintenance services delivered by 33 certified technicians across European locations, providing troubleshooting and specialized support to ensure operational continuity of customer 3D printing systems.
• 3D Print Academy Training Training programs for initial and advanced education helping client teams use 3D printing and scanning technologies, explore applications and materials, optimize print parameters, and integrate technology into business processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% reduction in mold lead times using pellet extrusion 3D printing for thermoforming
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 3D SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DZ is an authorized historical reseller of 3D Systems solutions including Figure 4 platforms, ProJet MJP series, SLS systems, and EXT Titan Pellet large-format printers. Partnership enables distribution of SLA, DLP, SLS, and pellet extrusion technologies across European markets.
• MarkforgedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DZ distributes Markforged continuous fiber reinforcement 3D printers including FX20, FX10, and Metal X systems, along with Onyx and continuous fiber materials for high-performance composite production.
• FormlabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Formlabs reseller distributing Form 4, Form 4L, Form 4B, Form 4BL, and Fuse 1+ series printers with their extensive range of engineering and biocompatible resins.
• Artec 3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Artec 3D reseller and Ambassador in Italy, distributing Leo, Ray II, Spider II, Point, and Micro II 3D scanners, along with Artec Studio software for scanning, reverse engineering, and quality inspection.
• OqtonsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DZ distributes Oqton 3DXpert software for additive manufacturing workflow optimization and build preparation for metal 3D printing applications.
• MaterialisesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for distribution of Materialise Magics 3D print software suite for STL manipulation, mesh editing, and build preparation for industrial 3D printing.
• TPM3DsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DZ distributes TPM3D brand industrial 3D printing systems as part of their comprehensive portfolio of professional additive manufacturing solutions.
• AltformsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for distribution of Altform 3D printing solutions complementing the existing portfolio of professional industrial additive manufacturing equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 3DVerkstan: 3DVerkstan is a Swedish 3D printing distributor and integrator representing multiple brands including Formlabs, Markforged, and 3D Systems across the Nordics. Comparable to 3DZ as a multi-brand, multi-country European 3D printing reseller with similar service/training offerings.
• Tri-Tech 3D: Tri-Tech 3D is a UK-based reseller of 3D printers, scanners, and software, distributing brands like Stratasys, 3D Systems, and Artec 3D with technical support and training. Direct peer to 3DZ as a UK/Ireland 3D printing and scanning distributor with the same OEM brands and customer verticals.
• Solid Print 3D: Solid Print 3D is a UK-based 3D printing reseller/distributor focused on professional and industrial 3D printers, materials, and scanning solutions. Direct European peer to 3DZ with overlapping OEM partnerships and a similar consultative sales model.
• CADVision: CADVision is a German authorized distributor of 3D printing and scanning solutions from brands like Stratasys, 3D Systems, and Artec 3D, with consulting, training, and technical support services. Highly comparable to 3DZ as a multi-brand European 3D printer reseller with similar go-to-market and customer verticals.
• Ant Applied New Technologies (Ant3D): Ant3D is an Italian 3D printing and additive manufacturing distributor with applications in industrial, dental, and jewelry verticals. Direct domestic peer to 3DZ, competing in the same Italian market with overlapping OEM brands and customer use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a global 3D printer OEM holding FDM and PolyJet technology leaders. Comparable to 3DZ as a key industrial 3D printing brand operating in the same customers' procurement pipelines; competes with 3DZ's partner brands and trends toward direct enterprise sales.
• Materialise: Materialise is a Belgian-headquartered 3D printing services, software, and solutions company with industrial-scale manufacturing and a software platform (Magics). Comparable to 3DZ as a broader European 3D printing player; 3DZ is also a Materialise Magics distributor, making them both supplier and adjacent competitor.
• Formlabs: Formlabs is a US-based 3D printer manufacturer specializing in SLA/Form 4 series printers. Listed as a 3DZ core partner; comparable in that 3DZ resells/resold Form 4, Form 4L, and Fuse 1+ series. Therefore a supplier, OEM-driven competitor, and potential disintermediation risk.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a major US-based 3D printer manufacturer offering plastic, metal, and wax printing systems. Listed as 3DZ's "historical" channel partner — comparable in industrial 3D printing space, with broader portfolio and direct OEM sales that compete with 3DZ's reseller model.
• Artec 3D: Artec 3D is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of professional 3D scanners (Leo, Spider II, Point) and scanning software. 3DZ is an official Artec 3D reseller and Ambassador in Italy. Comparable as a key OEM in 3DZ's portfolio and a strategic partner whose direct selling could affect 3DZ's distribution leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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