Volum-e

What Volum-e does

Volum-e (SAS Volum-e) is a French additive manufacturing services company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Blangy-sur-Bresle, Normandy. The company operates a 1,000 m² facility with approximately 50 dedicated additive manufacturing machines and 50 employees, offering a full-stack service portfolio that spans metal and polymer 3D printing technologies — including laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB), stereolithography (SLA), and selective laser sintering (SLS) — alongside post-processing, CNC machining, vacuum casting, reverse engineering, 3D scanning, and dimensional inspection. The company also operates a sub-brand, MMB VOLUM-e 3D Creative Parts, serving luxury goods (perfumery, cosmetics, spirits).

The company serves aerospace, space, defense, automotive, luxury, and medical/pharmaceutical sectors, with aerospace/defense/space as primary verticals. It was the first French company qualified for additive manufacturing of flight parts (since March 2015) and produced Europe's first flight-qualified additive manufacturing part in 2016. Named enterprise customers include ArianeGroup (heat exchangers, 'Croix Cardan' rocket engine component), Safran, and Thales Alenia Space (ETHM titanium components). Strategic partnership with Lincotek (Additive Plus program, 2022) and active participation in 15+ industry events annually (Paris Air Show, Farnborough, Space Tech Expo) drive enterprise sales.

Revenue is generated through professional services — design consultation, prototyping, series production, post-processing, and qualification — with 2018 group revenue of €7M (up from €6.7M in 2017). Pricing is quote-based on project complexity, materials, and volume. The company invests in process innovation through the SmartFusion AI-based monitoring system (90% reduction in image analysis time) and participates in the CLIPFAM consortium for powder bed characterization research.

Name

Volum-e

Legal name

SAS Volum-e

Website

https://volum-e.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Volum-e is a French additive manufacturing services company providing metal and polymer 3D printing, post-processing, and qualification for aerospace, defense, space, and luxury industry primes including ArianeGroup, Safran, and Thales Alenia Space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Metrology & Certification Services for Additive Parts (IMAAADAN), Process & Application Development (DfAM, Parameter Development) (IMAAAJAF), Materials R&D & Characterization (Powder/Resin Development, Testing) (IMAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• Metal 3D printing
• Polymer 3D printing
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Industrial prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Blangy-sur-bresle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Additive Manufacturing Services: Production of metal and polymer parts using additive manufacturing technologies, from prototyping to series production. Services include design consultation, manufacturing, post-processing, and quality inspection.
2. R&D and Qualification Services: Research and development support, process qualification for aerospace standards, and engineering services for additive manufacturing projects.
3. Post-Processing and Finishing: Comprehensive finishing operations including surface treatment, painting, metallization, precision machining, and quality control services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Volum-e provides end-to-end additive manufacturing services for metal and polymer parts, including laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) on EOS systems (EOS M280, M290, M400, and the first EOS M400-4 in France) for titanium, aluminum and specialty alloys, as well as stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) for polymers. The offering covers the full value chain: design and engineering, prototyping, series production, post-processing (CNC machining, HIP, EDM, painting, metallization), qualification for aerospace flight parts, and dimensional/metallurgical inspection.

Product overview

MMB VOLUM-e operates as an additive manufacturing services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing technologies. The core offering centers on metal additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, alongside plastic additive manufacturing including SLA and SLS processes. The company provides integrated services from R&D and qualification through production, post-processing, and dimensional inspection. Key product lines include: Metal Additive Manufacturing (with EOS M400-4 multi-laser systems), Plastic Additive Manufacturing (SLA/SLS), CNC Machining, Vacuum Casting, Reverse Engineering & 3D Scanning, Post-Processing & Finishing, Specific Treatments (HIP, heat treatment, EDM), and Dimensional Inspection services. The company also operates a sub-brand, MMB VOLUM-e 3D Creative Parts, targeting the luxury industry. Recent technology additions include SmartFusion AI monitoring system for process optimization. With approximately 50 machines and 50+ employees, the company serves aerospace primes including ArianeGroup, Safran, and Thales Alenia Space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Additive Manufacturing Metal additive manufacturing service using laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) for aerospace, defense and industrial applications, working with titanium, aluminum and specialty alloys on EOS M280, M290, M400 and M400-4 systems.
• Plastic Additive Manufacturing Plastic additive manufacturing including stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) for prototyping and series production of polymer parts with high resolution and surface finishes.
• CNC Machining 5-axis CNC machining and turning services for precision post-processing and finishing of additive manufactured parts.
• Vacuum Casting Vacuum casting service for producing polymer parts with high surface quality.
• Reverse Engineering & 3D Scanning 3D scanning and reverse engineering services for part digitization and quality control, using ATOS GOM Triple Scanner technology.
• Post-Processing & Finishing Complete finishing operations including support removal, surface treatment, painting, metallization, and precision CNC machining for final quality assurance.
• Specific Treatments Specialized finishing operations including automated depowdering, EDM wire cutting, heat treatment, HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing), painting, PVD metallization and chroming.
• Research & Development R&D services including process qualification, parameter development, alloy development and powder characterization for additive manufacturing optimization.
• Qualification Services Process and part qualification services for aerospace and defense applications, including flight qualification (Qualifiée Vol).
• Engineering & Project Management Engineering and project management services including CAD design, process planning and project tracking from concept to industrialization.
• Dimensional Inspection & Material Health Comprehensive quality control including CMM measurement (ZEISS CONTURA), 3D scanning, metallurgical testing, porosity analysis, mechanical characterization, radiography and dye penetrant inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead time reduction from 1 month to 1.5 weeks for certain parts with EOS M400-4
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Selha GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2025Co-exhibition partnership at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025. Selha Group, an industrial group specializing in electronics and NAE member, hosted VOLUM-e at stand ZZ22 to showcase combined electronics and additive manufacturing expertise to major aerospace and defense groups.
• Lincotek GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2022Strategic cooperation agreement signed April 2022 with Italian group Lincotek (headquartered in Rubbiano, Parma) to offer 'Additive Plus' integrated solution combining VOLUM-e's additive manufacturing with Lincotek's post-processing, coatings, heat treatments, and testing capabilities. Lincotek is a global expert in special processes and coatings with 17 production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving aerospace, medical, and industrial turbine markets. Partnership enables complete value chain from 3D printing to finished part in a single unit.
• CLIPFAM ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Normandy-region consortium project (October 2019 - March 2022, 42 months) focused on powder bed characterization for metal additive manufacturing. Partners include MMB VOLUM-e, ArianeGroup, CEVAA, Analyses & Surfaces, CRISMAT, GPM, INSA Rouen Normandie, LMN, and Normandie AeroEspace. Funded by Normandy Region and European Union. Developed powder spreadability characterization method and evaluated impact of degraded powder on produced parts.
• NadtekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2017Affiliate member of Nadtek company cluster initiated by Normandie AeroEspace (NAE) and founded in June 2015. Cluster includes Arelis, Correge, Dedienne Multiplasturgy Group, Ingeliance, and Ressorts Masselin. Combined revenue over 170 million euros with 1,600+ employees. Joint objective to position for global offers in aerospace and defense sectors through combined manufacturing and engineering capabilities.
• INSA RouenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for additive manufacturing research and AI optimization of printing processes. Collaborated on 'SmartFusion' technology demonstration for the 'Destination IA' exhibition at Atrium Normandie.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered global AM service bureau with extensive industrial, medical, and aerospace manufacturing services. Significantly larger scale with broader geographic and vertical reach than Volum-e, competing for similar enterprise contracts.
• 3D Systems: Global 3D printing equipment and services company with significant on-demand manufacturing services for aerospace, defense, and medical. Broader portfolio including both equipment sales and parts production at much larger scale than Volum-e.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: US-based AM service bureau (part of Stratasys) providing on-demand 3D printing for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Much larger scale and broader polymer/metal capability portfolio serving enterprise customers globally.

Emerging players

• Renishaw: UK-based AM equipment manufacturer with growing services bureau offering for aerospace and medical applications. Comparable technology focus on metal powder bed fusion with direct sales to aerospace primes and regulatory-qualified part production.

Direct peers

• Prototal Industries: Swedish AM service bureau (formerly 3D Metalforge) focused on industrial and aerospace applications. Comparable in offering both metal and polymer AM services with integrated quality control and post-processing for demanding industrial customers.
• Sintavia: US-based AM service bureau exclusively focused on aerospace, defense, and space parts production. Comparable focus on flight-qualified AM parts, aerospace quality certifications (NADCAP), and serial production for defense and aerospace primes.
• Avid Technology: UK-based AM service bureau specializing in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace, motorsport, and defense. Similar size, European base, and aerospace customer base with comparable polymer and metal AM offerings.
• Poly-Shape: French additive manufacturing service bureau specializing in complex metal parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Closest direct peer with comparable size, French base, aerospace focus, and AM service bureau model targeting similar primes.

Regional players

• Fives: French industrial group with significant additive manufacturing capabilities for aerospace and industrial customers. Regional competitor with broader industrial machinery portfolio, larger scale, and complementary metal AM offerings in the French market.

Others

• Lincotek: Italian-headquartered strategic partner with post-processing and special process capabilities for aerospace and medical. Additive Plus partnership creates both collaboration and partial competitive overlap in integrated AM solutions for European aerospace customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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