Beniamino Izzo
Project Manager
3DRap S.r.l.: A Story of Success, Innovation and Prestige
In the Italian industrial landscape, 3DRap S.r.l. stands out as a beacon of innovation and creativity in digital manufacturing. Founded in 2016 by a group of young visionaries, the company quickly secured a leading role in Industry 4.0, setting standards with its unique approach to production while prioritising sustainability.
Corporate Identity
3DRap’s distinctive claim, “Creates what does not yet exist”, reflects the very essence of the brand. A company that goes beyond the boundaries of tradition, creating forward-looking solutions and unique products. This claim is more than a motto: it is a commitment to constantly explore new horizons in digital manufacturing.
Our History and Founders
3DRap’s origins date back to 2016, when four young talents – Beniamino Izzo, Domenico Orsi, Antonio De Stefano and Davide Cervone – joined forces. All under 30 and initially students, they turned a shared vision into a business reality. Their dedication and passion made 3DRap a success story, taking them from students to leaders in Industry 4.0. Later, a fifth partner, Giovanni Di Grezia, joined to further strengthen the team, making a significant contribution to the company’s IT infrastructure.
Core Activities
3DRap excels in digital manufacturing, focusing primarily on products designed and made through 3D printing. The production line’s ability to reconfigure itself enables a wide range of products and positions the company as a pioneer in rapid prototyping and customised production.
Our Brands
3DRap Sim Racing: “Enjoy the Best Feeling”
The Sim Racing brand takes the virtual racing experience to new heights. The claim “Enjoy the Best Feeling” invites drivers to immerse themselves in the excitement of motor racing. What sets 3DRap Sim Racing apart is the distribution of its products in over 100 countries worldwide, bringing its unique driving “feeling” to every corner of the planet.
Special Recognition from Microsoft
Prestigious recognition comes from Microsoft, which has included official support in its racing title Forza Motorsport since 2022 for the Hand Controller by 3DRap. This device is designed for sim drivers with disabilities, enabling those who cannot use their legs to operate the throttle and brake to compete on equal terms. The Hand Controller, worn on the hand with an ergonomic rubber strap, allows users to accelerate and brake with their thumb, making the driving experience accessible to all players.
3DRap Factory: “Your Needs, Our Solutions”
Serving the B2B sector, 3DRap Factory positions itself as the ideal solution for companies seeking rapid prototyping and bespoke production. The “Your Needs, Our Solutions” approach reflects 3DRap’s commitment to providing tailored answers to business needs.
3DRap Factory and Its Customers
3DRap Factory has consolidated its position in the sector, serving prominent customers such as the University of Salerno, the University of Naples Federico II, Desmon S.p.A., Towers Automotive S.p.A. and Capaldo S.p.A. These partnerships demonstrate the trust placed in 3DRap’s ability to deliver advanced, customised solutions for prototyping and series production.
The products and services offered by 3DRap Factory are designed to meet companies’ specific needs, helping to reduce fixed costs and lead times for plastic and rubber components. Fast prototyping and production without the need to manufacture moulds offer a significant advantage for partner companies.
3DRap Scaler RC: “Ready to RACE!”
With an approach that pushes the limits, 3DRap Scaler RC offers top-class performance, durability and customisation. Competition chassis and innovative materials define this brand, taking RC scaler competition to new levels.
Awards and Media Appearances
Over the years, 3DRap has received numerous prestigious awards, consolidating its reputation for excellence in Industry 4.0. These include:
- Innovation 4.0 Award 2019: Recognition for innovative excellence in digital manufacturing.
- Lamark Award (Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs Group, Aster, Smau): A prestigious award recognising commitment and innovation.
- Best Practices Award from Confindustria Salerno: Further recognition for best practices in the industrial sector.
- WeStart Challenge: Winning this competition highlights 3DRap’s ability to stand out in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- StartUp Evolution “Pinuccio Lamura” Award from the DFL Group: Recognition celebrating development and innovation in the startup sector.
- “Irpinia C’è – Racconti di Imprese” Award from Irpinia7x: A tribute to businesses contributing to the region’s economic development.
3DRap’s journey has attracted media attention both nationally and internationally, through television reports and articles covering innovation, 3D printing and the company’s projects. Media outlets that have told its story include RAI, with a Linea Verde report on Rai 1 filmed at our premises, Mediaset TGCom24, la Repubblica, ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Mattino and Il Sole 24 Ore. Articles in Start Franchising, AUTO magazine, Il Corsivo and Il Faro di Roma have also helped raise the profile of 3DRap and its initiatives.
Our journey, as told by the media
3DRap has actively participated in numerous trade fairs in Italy and abroad, strengthening its presence on the international innovation and technology scene. The company has often been invited to attend with free exhibition space, a sign of the prestige and recognition it has earned in the sector. Among the most important events attended by 3DRap are several editions of SMAU in Naples, Milan, Berlin and London, Technology HUB in Milan, Maker Faire in Rome, ADAC SimRacing Expo in Dortmund. These events have given 3DRap the opportunity to share its philosophy with an international audience, contributing to the company’s global growth and visibility.
Supporting Communities During Emergencies
3DRap has shown a lasting commitment to supporting charitable initiatives and helping during emergencies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company promptly answered the call to help fight the virus. Working with other organisations and hospitals, 3DRap used 3D printing to produce essential adapters and devices that converted diving masks into respirators for patients in intensive care. These efforts helped meet growing medical needs during the pandemic, demonstrating 3DRap’s flexibility and solidarity in the face of global challenges. In addition to its pandemic response, 3DRap donated safety devices, such as protective face shields and syringe holders, to healthcare workers and hospitals, showing an ongoing commitment to supporting the community and offering innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. These initiatives reflect 3DRap’s people-centred approach and its commitment to making a difference in people’s lives through technology and solidarity.
The Media Success of Poly 3DP and Poly-Split
3DRap, known for its continuous innovation in 3D printing, attracted media attention with two surprising initiatives: the Poly portable 3D printer and Poly Split, designed to pour a Ceres beer into two glasses simultaneously.
The idea behind Poly Split arose from a brilliantly unexpected experiment. Domenico Orsi saw the possibility of using the Poly printer to create a device capable of pouring one Ceres into two glasses at the same time.
The initiative quickly gained popularity on social media and in the national press, attracting the attention of beer enthusiasts, industry professionals and hundreds of thousands of internet users who shared the hashtag #naceres2bicchieri. Impressed by 3DRap’s innovation, Ceres showed interest in the project, paving the way for a collaboration.
Furthermore, the Poly portable 3D printer attracted considerable interest thanks to its innovative design and multiple functions. Made mainly from biodegradable PLA, this printer offers an environmentally friendly solution for 3D printing and represents a step forward for environmental sustainability in the technology sector. Its portability makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, allowing users to create projects wherever they are. Alongside conventional printing, this innovative machine can create chocolate objects, offering a unique solution for producing customised sweets and decorations. Thanks to its laser engraving function, Poly allows users to make precise engravings on a variety of materials, such as wood and plastic. This flexibility is made possible by interchangeable tools that can be easily replaced using a magnetic mount. With Poly, the creative possibilities are endless, allowing users to unleash their imagination.
These initiatives attracted attention from both Italian and international media. The combination of technological innovation and a focus on sustainability struck a chord in today’s landscape, demonstrating 3DRap’s potential to shape the future of 3D printing.
Champions in the Formula X Italian Series and Formula 2
3DRap achieved significant success in the Formula X Italian Series championship in 2019, the most widely followed in Italy on social media. Formula X aims to strengthen its position in motorsport by offering a variety of categories, from single-seaters to Touring and GT cars, including electric vehicles. As a technical partner of the SRZ team, 3DRap contributed to the championship victory with driver Adriano Albano, a rising motorsport star and former Ferrari Driver Academy driver. This collaboration enabled 3DRap to test its products extensively on track, developing sim racing hardware that delivers immersive, realistic experiences comparable to real-world sensations.
During the championship, 3DRap partnered with leading figures in simulation, gaming and technology worldwide, such as Alberto “Naska” Fontana, Alvise “Blink46” Ciotti and Amos Laurito. In this context, 3DRap launched the hashtag #fromvirtualtoreal, which later became one of its distinctive trademarks, highlighting the potential of its products developed directly on track with real racing cars. The 3DRap crew spent an entire year working as track engineers, giving a significant boost to the company’s presence in the sim racing peripherals market.
Later, 3DRap continued to strengthen its presence in motorsport by supporting Italian driver Matteo Nannini in the Formula 2 (F2) world championship. This commitment took the 3DRap brand to the world’s most prestigious circuits, confirming the company’s importance in international motor racing.
The Team Behind Our Success
Much of 3DRap’s success is due to its talented team of founders. Each plays a key role:
- Beniamino Izzo (Project Manager): Coordination across the company.
- Domenico Orsi (Additive Manufacturing Director): Management of core-business production.
- Antonio De Stefano (Mechanical Engineer and CAD Designer): Product design and development.
- Davide Cervone (Research and Development Engineer): Coordination of the experimental department.
- Giovanni Di Grezia (Information Technology Manager): Creation and management of the IT infrastructure.
Domenico Orsi
Additive Manufacturing Director
Antonio de Stefano
Mechanical Engineer and CAD Designer
Davide Cervone
Research and Development Engineer
Giovanni Di Grezia
IT Manager
Our Headquarters and Location
3DRap S.r.l. is based in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy, at the heart of an area rich in history and culture, yet looking towards the future of innovation.
Environmental Commitment
3DRap is committed to environmental sustainability through careful energy conservation in design and production focused on using predominantly recyclable products. Aware that the world we live in is a resource to preserve, 3DRap selects its partners carefully, making it a truly green company.
Renewable Energy
3DRap’s entire production operation is powered by a photovoltaic panel system. This renewable energy source reduces the company’s environmental impact and demonstrates its commitment to sustainable production.
Recyclable Material: PLA
Another important step towards sustainability is the use of PLA (polylactic acid) as the main material for additive manufacturing. PLA is a biopolymer derived from agri-food industry waste and is fully recyclable. This material is produced by the Apulian company EUMAKERS, part of the Sfregola Materie Plastiche group, an Italian leader in recyclable plastics. In addition, all waste material from FDM 3D printing production is sent to Smashing Plastic, a valuable ally in combating environmental pollution and promoting reuse. Based in Florence, Smashing Plastic operates in upcycling, transforming waste into new materials and products, promoting circularity and reducing environmental impact. This collaboration reflects 3DRap’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its activities and promoting sustainable practices in the 3D printing industry.
Logo Architecture
The name 3DRap is a tribute to “rapid prototyping” and the ReprapWorld community. It reflects the importance of speed in innovation and the community’s fundamental contribution to 3DRap’s growth. The first 3D printers developed in-house, with support from the community, started the company’s product manufacturing process.
The 3DRap logo, a visual work of art embodying the company’s identity and vision, has an intriguing and meaningful history.
At the heart of the logo is an icon based on the Penrose triangle, an optical illusion devised in 1950 by mathematicians Lionel and Roger Penrose. This complex figure, which appears to form a triangle but is actually an impossible construction, was transformed and adapted to represent 3DRap’s innovative, forward-looking nature. The Penrose triangle was rotated 30 degrees anticlockwise and all its edges were highlighted, creating a fascinating, intriguing symbol. The logo is the work of Mario Marciano, co-founder of Grafistudio Associati and owner of Marciano&Partners.
The choice of the Penrose triangle for the 3DRap logo represents the company’s vision, based on innovation, creativity and the ability to go beyond conventional limits. This complex symbol reflects 3DRap’s unique and distinctive approach to digital manufacturing and advanced engineering.
Alongside the icon is the name “3DRap”, written in a modern, distinctive typeface called Earth Orbiter Blond. This font adds a sense of modernity and technology to the logo, reflecting the company’s forward-looking approach. The letters are carefully arranged to ensure optimal legibility and a harmonious appearance.
The optical corrections applied to the logo improved its overall appearance and legibility. The added space between the icon and the lettering, the extended horizontal strokes of the number 3 and the increased white space between letters made the logo more balanced and consistent.
The logo’s colour is Pantone P 112-5c, a shade reminiscent of pure cyan. Associated with technology and innovation, this colour conveys freshness, modernity and reliability. The use of cyan in the logo emphasises 3DRap’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement.
Conclusions
3DRap S.r.l. is more than a digital manufacturing company: it is a story of innovation, dedication and progress. Through its unique identity, founding history and cutting-edge activities, 3DRap continues to shape the future of Industry 4.0, creating what does not yet exist and delivering unique experiences in every corner of the world.
