Case Study: Alessi speeds model-making and cuts prototype costs by 70% with 3D Systems' 3D Printer

The Alessi Company Implements Multi Jet 3D Printing for Prototypes

Alessi, the Italian design house famed for its innovative household products, needed a faster, reliable and cost‑effective way to produce detailed plastic prototypes to support its 3D design workflow. The company required an in‑house system that delivered high‑quality form and surface finish, captured minute design details, was simple to operate and compatible with its office environment.

Alessi installed the 3D Systems 3D Printer using VisiJet material and quickly scaled prototyping: more than 600 parts in nine months and roughly 3,000 operating hours to date. The printer sped design iterations (six prototypes for a Cupola redesign and multiple functional tests), cut prototype costs by about 70%, reduced lead time roughly 5–6 weeks per product, and boosted productivity and collaboration across teams.

Alessi

Cristiano Colosio

CAD Manager