Sodick finalises Prima Additive acquisition, rebranding to Prima Additive by Sodick
May 12, 2025
Sodick Co, Ltd, based in Yokohama, Japan, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Prima Additive from Prima Industrie Group. Going forward, the company will operate under the new brand name Prima Additive by Sodick, retaining its Italian headquarters.
Through its new brand identity and strategy, Prima Additive by Sodick aims to scale its Additive Manufacturing for industrial production to deliver solutions in the world of advanced laser technologies for Additive Manufacturing and material processing. Sodick will use the acquisition to expand its laser-based manufacturing portfolio.
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“Since Prima Additive was founded, we have been thinking about which direction to take, which technologies to focus on, and how to position ourselves in the global market,” said Paolo Calefati, CEO of Prima Additive by Sodick. “In recent years, we have experienced significant growth in terms of product development and international expansion, strengthening our ambition to build highly industrial and automated advanced laser solutions.
“Sodick is the right partner to take on this challenge: with their industrial experience and strong support, we will continue to pursue bold goals in our core markets. A special thank you goes to Prima Industrie, which allowed us to reach this point and helped shape the mindset with which we faced the challenges of our journey. We are proud of our origins and look forward with enthusiasm to what lies ahead,” Calefati concluded.
Prima Additive began its R&D activities within Prima Industrie in 2015 as part of the European Borealis project and officially launched as a brand in 2018. Currently, the company provides turnkey solutions in Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing technologies.
As part of its portfolio expansion, the company has also added advanced laser processes such as remote laser welding for e-mobility and laser surface treatment for tooling and industrial components. Through R&D initiatives and strategic partnerships, Prima Additive has been involved in numerous European projects aimed at advancing laser technologies and sustainable manufacturing.
