“ There ’ s an exponential and widening divide between what we can design and what we can actually build ,” commented Andrea Perissinotto , co-founder and CEO of SAEKI . “ While engineers can now use AI to create hundreds of optimized designs , legacy manufacturing simply can ’ t deliver these components costeffectively .
By automating the entire process , from quoting to final inspection , to make these advanced designs manufacturable at scale . Our mission at SAEKI is to make manufacturing faster , more efficient , and more reliable . By integrating additive manufacturing with CNC machining and quality assurance , we ’ re giving industries the tools they need to innovate without constraints . This isn ’ t just about making parts ; it ’ s about reshaping the way industries approach production . This is a defining moment for European manufacturing as we set out to build a future with fully autonomous factories ”.
SAEKI ’ s origins are deeply rooted in hands-on manufacturing experience . The company ’ s CEO Andrea Perissinotto began his journey in his uncle ’ s workshop , where he witnessed firsthand how traditional production relied heavily on scarce , highly skilled craftsmen with decades of experience .
“ We saw an opportunity to integrate advanced manufacturing technologies to overcome these limitations and scale production efficiently ,” said Andrea Perissinotto . “ The existing processes demand decades of experience and are incredibly hard to scale .
With AI and robotics , we ’ re now able to abstract and automate these skills ”
SAEKI was founded by Andrea Perissinotto ( CEO ), Oliver Harley ( CTO ) and Dr . Matthias Leschok ( COO ), during their studies at ETH Zürich . The trio identified a unique opportunity to bring industrial-scale efficiency to large-format additive manufacturing and CNC machining , making the process faster and more cost-effective .
SAEKI ’ s technology-driven approach not only reduces waste and shortens lead times , but also helps reshore critical manufacturing capabilities to Europe .
Moreover , by minimizing reliance on overseas suppliers , the company aligns with broader industry trends toward sustainability and supply-chain resilience .
The opportunity for SAEKI and the entire industry is immense . In meetings , one of the largest Swiss construction groups said the country would need another 3-4 SAEKIs to meet the potential demand for their formwork products .
While a global automotive manufacturer noted that using SAEKI ’ s 3D-printed composite tooling shaved 2 weeks off of their production schedule . The sheer speed of delivery , 1 week vs 6 weeks from traditional suppliers , presented a significant opportunity .
“ The company ’ s focus on large-format manufacturing is particularly timely , as sectors like aerospace and construction face increasing demand for complex , high-performance parts ”, said Thomas Meier , Partner at Lightbird . “ Global supply chains are under pressure , with rising costs and delays becoming the norm .
We believe that SAEKI ’ s ability to deliver high-quality components quickly and reliably sets a new standard for the industry .”
The investment will accelerate SAEKI ’ s development of autonomous factories that integrate quoting , 3D printing , machining , and inspection into a seamless process .
“ We share SAEKI ’ s vision of European dynamism and strengthening Switzerland ’ s manufacturing position ,” said Alex Stöckl , Partner at Founderful .
“ Their interdisciplinary team has shown remarkable progress , demonstrating the potential to reshape industrial production .”
For more information , please visit www . saeki . ch
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