NUGAE

Lomazzo, Italy

Verified supplier · Last verified 7 Nov 2026

NUGAE is an innovative Italian deep-tech startup specializing in ultra-light large-format additive manufacturing (UL-LFAM) for structural composite parts. With over 10 years of R&D, the company has developed a proprietary robotic 3D printing system that produces lightweight, complex-shaped components in thermoplastic composites—primarily for the marine industry but also for aerospace, automotive, architectural, sports, energy, and furniture sectors. The system features a patented 17kg pellet-fed extruder, hollow-rib structural printing technology, and the CoreLight3D® ultra-light recycled polypropylene core material, enabling production of parts up to 80% lighter than traditional methods with zero waste and no tooling required.

What makes them different

NUGAE holds multiple patents for proprietary technology: (1) Hollow-rib structural printing method for load-bearing shell/plate structures with maximum rigidity at minimum weight; (2) Pellet-fed extruder (17kg) that prints reliably in any orientation (vertical, inclined) without vibrators or paddles; (3) CoreLight3D® registered trademark—ultra-light recycled polypropylene core (density ~100 kg/m³) engineered for robotic large-format printing, machinable like wood, optimized for composite laminate bonding. Peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (MDPI, 2024) validates structural performance. Proven field applications include 4,500+ km expedition to Nordkapp with 70kg micro-camper module (vs. 200kg traditional fiberglass), and 150-hour sea trial of 3D-printed windscreen at 28 knots without damage.

Industries served

  • Marine & Nautical
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Architecture & Design
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Furniture & Interior Design

Capacity

Large-format build envelope: up to 3m × 1.5m × 1m per segment. System installed on anthropomorphic robots (Fanuc documented). Production speed: up to 5× faster than traditional methods; example hard tops: 20–100 machine hours per part (24–80 kg). Modular NU-Hub production units can be installed on-site at shipyards or partner facilities for distributed manufacturing. Over 10 years R&D; multiple completed projects in portfolio spanning marine, automotive, architectural, and art sectors.

Technologies

  • Robotic 3D Printing
  • LFAM
  • FGF

Materials

  • Recycled Plastic
  • PP (Polypropylene)

Typical lead time: 2-4 weeks

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