LA FERME 3D ©

What LA FERME 3D © does

LA FERME 3D ©, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, operates what it describes as France's first 3D printing farm: a consolidated production facility running 30+ VOLUMIC FDM printers with 100,000+ documented operating hours and an annual material throughput exceeding 10 tonnes. The company operates two integrated business lines. The first is custom 3D production for enterprise clients, providing bespoke parts, prototypes, molds, and finished objects (notably complex chocolate molds, decorative objects, and luxury accessories). The second is a certified training program offering two tiers — ECOSYSTEM (€1,650 TTC) and INDUSTRY (€2,400 TTC) — plus intra-enterprise modules, with 1,500+ learners trained since inception and 1,100+ training hours delivered in 2025 alone. Quality and training credentials are anchored by QUALIOPI certification (F0284) since 2020 and France Compétence RS7324 (RNCP) certification valid through 2030, which enable access to CPF and OPCO funding channels for individual and corporate learners.

The customer base is dominated by luxury, hospitality, and creative-industry clients, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Versace, Cheval Blanc Paris, Pierre Hermé, Oustau de Baumanière, and Galeries Lafayette, along with healthcare (CERBALLIANCE), automotive enthusiast groups (Porsche Club Méditerranée), and cultural/heritage institutions (museums, Versailles). Geographically, work has expanded beyond France into the U.S. (DIOR New York flagship, September 2025) and Japan (coral facsimile project). The company is a subsidiary of DIGITI SIGNUM, led by founder Florent Carasco, with a lean team of approximately 5 employees. Revenue is generated through training fees and bespoke production contracts; no external funding has been disclosed. In 2025 the company added an AI-powered 2D-to-3D conversion capability via a partnership with Morphaius, broadening its service to non-technical creators, and in 2026 it added a mobile training unit on a Volkswagen ID Buzz platform to extend on-site training across France.

Name

LA FERME 3D ©

Legal name

LA FERME 3D ©

Website

https://laferme3d.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LA FERME 3D © operates a 3D printing farm and certified training center in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, producing bespoke 3D-printed parts and FORMATION PRO-certified 3D printing training for luxury brands, hospitality, healthcare, and cultural institutions across Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Rapid Tooling & Prototype Molds (Additive) (IMAAAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing (Industrial) (EDAOAGAF), Machine/Process Qualification & Validation Training (IMAAAJAH)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• FDM 3D printing
• Professional 3D printing training
• Luxury prototype production
• Food-grade silicone molding

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional 3D Printing Training: Two-day intensive in-person training programs on FDM 3D printing technology. Two tracks: ECOSYSTEM (entry-level multi-color, 1650€ TTC) and INDUSTRY (professional-grade, 2400€ TTC). Includes certification exam and CPF/OPCO financing.
2. Intra-Enterprise Training: On-site training at client facilities with VOLUMIC printers. Priced at 3995€ HT for 2 learners, with 295€ HT additional per learner. Includes trainer travel and on-site maintenance support.
3. Custom 3D Printing Production: Bespoke additive manufacturing services for client projects ranging from luxury fashion prototypes to cultural artifacts. Production capacity of 10+ tonnes of material annually.
4. Professional Certification: Certification examination for 'Exploiter une imprimante 3D à dépôt de filament fondu' recognized by France Compétence under RS7324. Included in training packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LA FERME 3D © runs France's first dedicated 3D printer farm (since 2014), providing bespoke additive manufacturing production services and state-certified professional 3D printing training. Production work covers luxury fashion prototypes, high-end patisserie pieces, museum facsimiles, and industrial parts using 30+ VOLUMIC FDM printers. Training programs (ECOSYSTEM and INDUSTRY tracks) deliver two-day in-person certification on operating fused filament deposition 3D printers, eligible for CPF and OPCO financing.

Product overview

LA FERME 3D © operates a 3D printing farm/manufacturing service in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, offering both core 3D printing production services and complementary training programs. The core offering consists of professional 3D printing manufacturing for luxury brands, hospitality, and fashion industries, while the PARCOURS ECOSYSTEM and PARCOURS INDUSTRY training programs provide education on 3D printing technologies and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PARCOURS ECOSYSTEM Training Entry-level two-day in-person training program on FDM 3D printing fundamentals using multi-color VOLUMIC printers, designed for individuals seeking hands-on introduction to additive manufacturing. Covers PLA, PET, and TPU materials, includes lunch, materials, and the France Compétence RS7324 certification exam. 100% eligible for CPF funding with a maximum of 6 participants per session.
• PARCOURS INDUSTRY Training Professional-grade two-day in-person training program on industrial FDM 3D printing, designed for technicians and professionals seeking certification. Covers advanced materials including PLA, PET, TPU, ASA, PP fiber, and PET fiber, with up to 4 participants per session and OPCO employer financing eligibility. Includes the France Compétence RS7324 certification exam.
• Intra-Enterprise Training Two-day on-site training program delivered at client facilities across metropolitan France, designed for companies that already operate VOLUMIC 3D printer fleets. Includes trainer travel, customized curriculum, and on-site equipment maintenance support. Priced at 3995€ HT for 2 learners plus 295€ HT per additional learner.
• Custom 3D Printing Production Services Bespoke additive manufacturing production services using a fleet of 30+ VOLUMIC industrial FDM 3D printers at the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence facility. Produces prototypes, large-format pieces (up to 5 meters), food-grade silicone molds, and one-off decorative or functional parts for luxury fashion houses, hospitality groups, patisseries, museums, automotive collectors, healthcare, and industrial clients. Production capacity exceeds 10 tonnes of material per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% certification success rate among trained professionals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VOLUMIC 3DcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2022French manufacturer of professional industrial 3D printers. LA FERME 3D operates 30+ VOLUMIC machines as the centerpiece of their production facility. Strategic partnership includes intra-enterprise training delivery at client sites with VOLUMIC equipment.
• CERBALLIANCE LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Medical laboratory network (600+ labs in France) partnered during COVID-19 crisis for emergency production of test specimen tubes when global supply chains failed.
• Agence AlighiericoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency that conceptualized and managed the DIOR 'New Look' gallery installation project. Trusted partner for complex luxury brand collaborations.
• Hôtel des ArtistesminorOthersPreferred hotel partner in Tarascon-sur-Rhône offering negotiated rate of 232.35€ TTC for 3 nights with breakfast for training participants. Located 5 minutes from train station.
• ABYLSENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology consulting company that purchased professional 3D printing training for employees at LA FERME 3D facility.
• SUPERLOCALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal artisan network promoting local manufacturing. LA FERME 3D collaborated on MISTRAL ventilator project using algae-based PLA materials from Atelier LUMA.
• Mines ParisTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partnered for Monaco Energy Boat Challenge to develop revolutionary functional propeller design directly 3D printed for clean energy marine propulsion.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Materialise: Global industrial 3D printing service bureau with software, manufacturing, and medical verticals; overlaps with La Ferme 3D on serial additive manufacturing and prototyping for luxury/industrial clients but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple AM technologies.
• Xometry: AI-driven on-demand manufacturing marketplace for custom parts and prototyping; broad incumbent in the same custom-additive-manufacturing category where La Ferme 3D competes for enterprise and luxury contracts.
• Protolabs: Industrial digital manufacturing service including 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding for rapid prototyping and low-volume production; comparable target market and use cases to La Ferme 3D's industrial training clients (CALOR, NEXTER, GRDF, etc.).
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau arm of Stratasys offering industrial additive manufacturing for prototyping and production; relevant incumbent comparator for serial AM work and enterprise training programs.

Direct peers

• Hubs (Protolabs Network): Global 3D printing service marketplace aggregating vetted manufacturing partners; competes for the same SME/enterprise custom-prototyping demand that La Ferme 3D serves via its on-site training and production offerings.
• Voodoo Manufacturing: US-based 'factory of 3D printers' concept (farm of FDM/SLA machines) for serial production of custom parts; a near-direct conceptual analog to La Ferme 3D's printer-farm model pioneered in 2014.
• Shapeways: Online 3D printing service bureau and marketplace serving designers, prosumer, and SMB customers with on-demand production; comparable business model of running a multi-printer farm for bespoke 3D printed parts.
• Sculpteo: France-headquartered online 3D printing service bureau (now part of BASF) offering rapid prototyping and small-batch production across multiple additive technologies — directly comparable to La Ferme 3D's custom production service for European enterprise clients.

Others

• VOLUMIC 3D: French manufacturer of professional FDM 3D printers and La Ferme 3D's core equipment partner; not a service competitor, but adjacent ecosystem participant whose entire installed base La Ferme 3D services with training and maintenance.

Regional players

• BeAM (AddUp): French/European industrial additive manufacturing specialist (metal DED and powder-bed); relevant regional AM peer serving similar industrial enterprise customers but in metal AM rather than FDM polymer production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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