ALTFORM S.R.L.

Their core work

ALTFORM is a Turin-based SME specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly additive manufacturing and hybrid production systems. They contribute to projects developing integrated CNC machines that combine traditional subtractive machining with 3D printing capabilities. Their work spans the full digital manufacturing chain — from CAD/CAM data pipelines to automated production of certified metal components, with a growing emphasis on energy-efficient manufacturing management.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ALTFORM started with hardware-focused work on hybrid manufacturing machines — combining additive and subtractive processes into single CNC platforms (4D hybrid, 2017). By 2018-2023, their focus shifted toward the digital infrastructure behind manufacturing: data pipelines, cybersecurity in production data, and automation of the full design-to-certified-part workflow (INTEGRADDE). Their most recent project (EnerMan, 2021) signals a further pivot toward sustainability and energy management in factory operations.

ALTFORM is moving from physical machine integration toward data-driven, sustainable manufacturing — expect future work combining digital twins, energy optimization, and certified production workflows.

How they like to work

ALTFORM operates exclusively as a participant, never leading consortia — consistent with an SME contributing specialized manufacturing expertise to larger research efforts. With 66 unique partners across 20 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia (averaging 22+ partners per project). This suggests they are comfortable operating within complex, multi-national teams and are sought after for their specific technical contributions rather than project management.

Despite only 3 projects, ALTFORM has built a broad network of 66 partners across 20 countries, indicating participation in large-scale European manufacturing initiatives. Their reach is pan-European with no apparent geographic concentration beyond their Italian base.

What sets them apart

ALTFORM sits at the intersection of physical manufacturing (CNC, additive) and the digital systems that drive them — a combination that is relatively rare among SMEs. Where many small companies specialize in either hardware or software, ALTFORM bridges both: they understand machines, data pipelines, and now energy management. For consortium builders, they offer a practical, shop-floor perspective on digitalized manufacturing without the overhead of a large industrial partner.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 4D hybrid
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 442,500) — focused on an ambitious all-in-one machine concept combining robots, CNC, and 3D printing for distributed manufacturing.
• INTEGRADDE
  Longest-running project (5 years) tackling the full pipeline from design to certified metal parts via Directed Energy Deposition — a demanding industrial additive process.
• EnerMan
  Marks ALTFORM's strategic expansion into sustainability and energy-efficient factory management, signaling evolution beyond pure manufacturing technology.