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{{Short description|French company specializing in 3D printing}}
{{infobox company
|  logo             = Logo sculpteo.jpg
|  founded          = ({{Start date|2009|}})
|  founders         = [[Eric Carreel]]<br/>Clément Moreau<br/>[[Jacques Lewiner]]
|  type             =[[Privately held company|Private]]
|  location_city    = [[Villejuif]]
|  location_country = France
|  industry         = Online [[3D printing]] service
|  homepage         = [https://www.sculpteo.com/ www.sculpteo.com]
}}
'''Sculpteo''' is a French company specialized in [[3D printing]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://3dprint.com/124082/3d-printing-gear-sets-sculpteo/ | title=Sculpteo Answers Everything You Always Wanted to Know about 3D Printing Gear Sets!| date=2016-03-15}}</ref> in the cloud.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adam Ludwig |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/techonomy/2012/02/07/sculpteo-takes-3d-printing-to-the-cloud |title=Sculpteo Takes 3D Printing to the Cloud |work=Forbes |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> Sculpteo offers an online [[3D printing]] service, for [[rapid prototyping]] and production <ref>{{cite web|author=Todd Wasserman 91 |url=http://mashable.com/2011/04/10/3d-printing-pics/ |title=Will 3D Printing Reboot Manufacturing? [PICS&#93; |publisher=Mashable.com |date=2011-04-10 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> using technologies such as [[laser]] [[sintering]], [[stereo lithography]], Multi Jet Fusion, [[Fused deposition modeling|FDM]], Polyjet, DLS, DLP/LCD, SLM/DMLS or Binder Jetting. The company was founded in June 2009 by [[Eric Carreel]] (co-founder of [[Inventel]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Les Echos |url=http://archives.lesechos.fr/archives/2005/LesEchos/19425-170-ECH.htm |title=Les Echos - Ses décodeurs ont conquis Thomson - Archives |publisher=Archives.lesechos.fr |date= June 2005|accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> acquired by [[Technicolor]] in 2005,<ref>{{cite web|author=Les Echos |url=http://archives.lesechos.fr/archives/2005/LesEchos/19381-108-ECH.htm |title=Les Echos - Thomson acquiert la start-up française Inventel - Archives |publisher=Archives.lesechos.fr |date= 2005-03-30|accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> and [[Withings]]), Clement Moreau <ref>{{cite web|author=Les Echos |url=http://www.lesechos.fr/competences/strategie-leadership/0201141762386-sculpteo-realise-vos-objets-a-partir-de-fichiers-3d-159503.php |title=Les Echos - Sculpteo réalise vos objets à partir de fichiers 3D - Archives |publisher=Lesechos.fr |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> and [[Jacques Lewiner]]. Sculpteo offers online 3D printing services, particularly in Europe and North America<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lesnumeriques.com/loisirs/impression-3d-donne-vie-objets-n19937.html|title=L'impression 3D qui donne vie aux objets|website=www.lesnumeriques.com|access-date=2016-03-30|date=2011-06-30}}</ref> The company was acquired in 2019 by the German multinational chemical company [[BASF]].
==Purpose==
{{Verification|date=February 2024}}
The company markets an online 3D printing service and the manufacture of objects from 3D files for individuals, businesses and manufacturers. The customer can upload his 3D model to the site and get his quote automatically.
The parts are then manufactured in Sculpteo's ISO 9001-certified factories.
Sculpteo offers a rapid prototyping service, manufacturing on demand, or contract manufacturing, thanks to various manufacturing technologies such as: selective laser sintering, HP Multi Jet Fusion, stereolithography, FDM, etc. These prototyping and production services are aimed at all industries, including the drone, medical, electronics, robotics and luxury sectors.
The price depends on the order, the price is calculated according to the volume of material used, the size and the number of pieces.
==History and background==
The company was created in June 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=lefigaro.fr |url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/sciences-technologies/2010/06/27/01030-20100627ARTFIG00258-une-imprimante-sculpte-vos-objets-en-3d.php |title=Le Figaro - Sciences et Technologies : Une imprimante sculpte vos objets en 3D |publisher=Lefigaro.fr |date= 2010-06-27|accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> Two years after, in January 2011, ''Sculpteo'' launches their online 3D printing service for the general public<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latribune.fr/technos-medias/innovation-et-start-up/20101204trib000579401/les-robots-sculpteurs-debarquent-avec-des-prix-defiant-tout-concurrence.html |title=Les robots sculpteurs débarquent avec des prix défiant tout concurrence |publisher=Latribune.fr |date=2011-08-18 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref>  by allowing users to make your own avatar from simple 2D photos modeled in 3D.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/01/31/your-own-mini-me-sculpteo-lets-you-print-a-real-life-3d-avatar/ |title=Your own mini-me? Sculpteo lets you print a real-life 3D avatar |publisher=Eu.techcrunch.com |accessdate=2013-10-29}}</ref> In March 2011, the company launches ''Pro.Sculpteo'', an online 3D printing service for professionals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lemonde.fr/week-end/article/2011/04/29/l-impression-3d-a-portee-de-tous_1507199_1477893.html |title=L'impression 3D à portée de tous ? |publisher=Lemonde.fr |date= 2011-04-29|accessdate=2012-07-31|newspaper=Le Monde.fr }}</ref> In June 2011, Sculpteo and [[3DVIA]] announce a direct printing service provided by ''Sculpteo'' via the [[3dvia|3Dvia]] portal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sterling |first=Bruce |url=https://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2011/06/spime-watch-dassault-systemes%E2%80%99-3dvia-and-sculpteo/ |title=Spime Watch: Dassault Systèmes' 3DVIA and Sculpteo &#124; Beyond The Beyond |publisher=Wired.com |date=2011-06-27 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=par Julien Mechin 27 juin 2011 |url=http://fr.techcrunch.com/2011/06/27/sculpteo-signe-un-accord-historique-avec-dassault-systemes/ |title=Sculpteo signe un accord historique avec Dassault Systèmes |publisher=Fr.techcrunch.com |date=2011-06-27 |accessdate=2012-07-31 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818101819/http://fr.techcrunch.com/2011/06/27/sculpteo-signe-un-accord-historique-avec-dassault-systemes/ |archivedate=2012-08-18 }}</ref>
In January 2012, ''Sculpteo'' launches the 3D printing Cloud Engine and the Sculpteo app at the [[Consumer Electronics Show]] in Las Vegas. The app transforms human data into a 3D printed object using an [[iOS]] device.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/43955/sculpteo-app-review-iphone-ipad |title=APP OF THE DAY: Scultpeo review (iOS) |publisher=Pocket-lint |date=2012-01-12 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> In September 2012, ''Sculpteo'' launches ''3DPCase'', the first smartphone app able to generate the 3D file of an iPhone case directly from the smartphone. For the app, ''Sculpteo'' is granted the Prize of Best Innovator at [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023834/sculpteo-3d-printing-lets-you-stick-your-face-on-an-iphone-case.html|title=Sculpteo 3D printing lets you stick your face on an iPhone case|website=PCWorld|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2013-01-07}}</ref> This new approach of unit production highlights the flexibility of the online 3D manufacturing process and allows the company to commercialize [[iPhone]] 5 cases before the launch of the [[iPhone 5]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2012/09/11/iphone5-case/|title=3D-Printed iPhone 5 Cases Available for Order Ahead of Apple Event|last=UTC|first=Samantha Murphy Kelly2012-09-11 13:03:11|website=Mashable|date=11 September 2012|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2012/09/app-brings-3-d-printing-to-iphone-cases/|title=New App Lets Users Design and 3D-Print iPhone Cases|magazine=WIRED|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2012-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/09/sculpteo-3dpcase-app-iphone/|title=Sculpteo releases 3DPCase app that allows you to create custom 3D printed cases for your iPhone|website=Ubergizmo|language=en-US|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
In December 2012, Sculpteo raises 2 million euros thanks to XAnge'','' branch of the French bank [[La Banque postale|Banque Postale]], business angels and founders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bfmbusiness.bfmtv.com/01-business-forum/impression-3d-la-start-up-francaise-sculpteo-leve-2-millions-deuros-582097.html|title= Impression 3D : la start-up française Sculpteo lève 2 millions d'euros|last=|first=|date=11 December 2012|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
In March 2013, ''Sculpteo'' commercializes [[Lightning (connector)|Lighting plug connectors]] manufactured in 3D printing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/03/15/sculpteo-shows-us-what-3d-printing-is-really-good-for-creating-adapters-for-old-ipod-docks/|title=Sculpteo Shows Us What 3D Printing Is Really Good For: Creating Adapters For Old iPod Docks|last=Biggs|first=John|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref> Late 2013, [[La Poste (France)|La Poste]] launches a 3D printing service in post offices, in partnership with Sculpteo.
In January 2014, at the Las Vegas [[Consumer Electronics Show]], ''Sculpteo'' unveils "3D Batch Control", a cloud 3D printing service designed for professionals and businesses in need of short-run manufacturing. It allows users to upload a 3D file, change the size and dimensions of the object directly within the browser, select a printing material and order their design to be 3D printed and shipped.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/01/05/sculpteo-3d-printing-batch-control/ |title = Sculpteo makes factory-like 3D printing much easier with its Batch Control option}}</ref> In May 2014, Sculpteo seeks to reduce 3D printing costs and material squandering by optimizing the quantity of used material. In this light, the company launches a free service named "Hollowing".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tctmagazine.com/3D-printing-news/sculpteo-now-allows-automatic-hollowing-for-cheaper-models/|title=Sculpteo now allows automatic hollowing for cheaper models|website=TCT Magazine|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2014-05-07}}</ref> The same month, designers conceive innovative 3D objects that [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], in partnership with ''Sculpteo'', proposes in a dedicated online store opened in July 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aruco.com/2014/07/amazon-impression-3d/|title=Amazon ouvre un magasin dédié à l'impression 3D et référence Sculpteo - Aruco|website=Aruco|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2014-07-29}}</ref> In June 2014, the company continues its pursuit in democratizing 3D technology and integrates its printing service in the [[Adobe Creative Cloud|Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud]] thus rendering the process of 3D manufacture more simple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clubic.com/technologies-d-avenir/impression-3d/actualite-713487-impression-3d-sculpteo-integre-photoshop.html|title=Impression 3D : Sculpteo intégré à Photoshop Creative Cloud|website=Clubic.com|language=fr-fr|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2014-07-03}}</ref> In November 2014, ''Sculpteo'' launches a free service named "Thickening" aimed to reinforce the robustness of fragile parts without having to use a modelling software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zesmallfactory.com/news/sculpteo-lance-la-production-de-petites-series-en-impression-3d/|title=Sculpteo lance la production de petites séries en impression 3D - Ze Small Factory|website=Ze Small Factory|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
In January 2015, at [[Consumer Electronics Show]], ''Sculpteo'' reveals FinalProof, a tool that allows users to apprehend the final result of the object file before printing. In April of the same year, ''Sculpteo'' announces a 5 million euros fundraising thanks to Creadev, investment fund of [[Mulliez family]], and Xange, well known investor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bfmbusiness.bfmtv.com/mediaplayer/video/start-up-co-sculpteo-le-pionnier-de-l-impression-3d-0204-488044.html|title=Start-up & Co: Sculpteo, le pionnier de l'impression 3D - 02/04|website=BFM BUSINESS|date=2 April 2015|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref> In November, the computer [[Sprout (computer)|Sprout by HP]] integrates the 3D printing service of Sculpteo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lesnumeriques.com/ordinateur/hp-sprout-p22165/sprout-hp-maintenant-disponible-en-france-n42283.html|title=Le Sprout de HP dès maintenant disponible en France|website=www.lesnumeriques.com|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2015-05-21}}</ref>
In January 2016, ''Sculpteo'' launches a new material for additive manufacturing that is more flexible than the others TPU. Several branches are targeted, such as medical branch and the fashion industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.servicesmobiles.fr/ces-2016-zoom-impression-3d-30460/|title=[CES 2016] Zoom Impression 3D : le matériau TPU|website=servicesmobiles.fr|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31|date=2016-01-07}}</ref> In March, a partnership with Carbon allows ''Sculpteo'' to offer the 3D printing technology "[[Continuous Liquid Interface Production|CLIP]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.3dnatives.com/sculpteo-clip-carbon3d-01032016/|title=Sculpteo proposera en exclusivité la technologie CLIP de Carbon3D - 3Dnatives|website=3Dnatives|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31|date=March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bfmbusiness.bfmtv.com/mediaplayer/video/sculpteo-propose-en-exclusivite-la-technologie-d-impression-3d-clip-0103-766933.html|title=Sculpteo propose en exclusivité la technologie d'impression 3D CLIP - 01/03|website=BFM BUSINESS|date=March 2016|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
In November 2019, ''Sculpteo'' was acquired by [[BASF]]. The international group said to have purchased the company to market new industrial 3D printing materials more quickly for its 3D printing subsidiary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BASF acquires French 3D printing service provider Sculpteo|url=https://tech.eu/brief/basf-acquires-french-3d-printing-service-provider-sculpteo/|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Tech.eu|date=18 November 2019|language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2022, ''Sculpteo'' announced Alexandre d’Orsetti as its new CEO.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-28 |title=Online 3D Printing Service Sculpteo Announces New CEO |url=https://3dprint.com/292316/online-3d-printing-service-sculpteo-announces-new-ceo/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=3DPrint.com {{!}} The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Awards==
* In  January 2013, at [[Consumer Electronics Show]], Sculpteo received the Best of [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] Innovations Award for 3DPCase, its new 3D printing mobile application<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cesweb.org/Awards/CES-Innovations-Awards/2013.aspx |title=2013 - 2014 International CES, January 7 - 10 |publisher=Cesweb.org |accessdate=2013-10-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403142452/http://cesweb.org/Awards/CES-Innovations-Awards/2013.aspx |archivedate=2013-04-03 }}</ref> 3DPcase.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.lesechos.fr/07/01/2013/LesEchos/21348-116-ECH_les-start-up-francaises-encore-a-l-honneur-au-ces-de-las-vegas.htm?texte=sculpteo |title=Les start-up françaises encore à l'honneur au CES de Las Vegas |publisher=Lesechos.fr |date=2013-01-07 |accessdate=2013-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prsnlz.me/consumer/sculpteo-awarded-best-of-the-best/ |title=Sculpteo awarded Best of the Best at CES 2013 Las Vegas - Personalize &#124; 3D Printing News, 3D Printer reviews & Additive Manufacturing Interviews |publisher=Prsnlz.me |date=2012-11-13 |accessdate=2013-10-29 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130703031750/http://www.prsnlz.me/consumer/sculpteo-awarded-best-of-the-best/ |archive-date=2013-07-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* In  2012, Sculpteo was granted the "Observeur du Design" label by [[Observeur du Design]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Sculpteo receive the Observeur du Design 2012 label|url=http://3dprintingevent.com/2011/06/30/sculpteo-receive-the-observeur-du-design-2012-label/ |accessdate=March 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425050037/http://3dprintingevent.com/2011/06/30/sculpteo-receive-the-observeur-du-design-2012-label/ |archivedate=April 25, 2012 }}</ref> thus being acknowledged as a reference in the world of design.
* In 2011, Eric Carreel received the Prize for Engineers 2011 awarded by the [[:fr:Ingénieurs et scientifiques de France|French National Council of Engineers and Scientists]] and the magazine [[L'Usine nouvelle|Usine Nouvelle]].<ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/prix-entrepreneur-eric-carreel-createur-en-serie.N164930|title=Prix|last=Nouvelle|first=L'Usine|date=2011-12-14|journal=Usinenouvelle.com/|language=fr-FR|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[3D Printing Marketplace]]
* [[BASF]]
==References==
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[[Category:3D printing websites]]
[[Category:Online companies of France]]
[[Category:2009 establishments in France]]