2PrintBeta
Desktop FDM 3D printer systems (Printupy line) with modular control electronics (BAM shields, DICE boards); also offers rapid prototyping services, custom electronics development, laser engraving, and 3D printer repair for local industrial partners.
- CEO / Founder
- Holger Krautwasser, Dominik Wenger
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Printupy Single (single-head FDM printer); Printupy dualX (dual-head FDM printer); BetaPrusaV2 (assembled/kit variants with EasyBuild options); BAM Shield (modular control board with PCI-E connector architecture); DICE Boards (daughter boards for extended functionality); Electronics components (steppers, linear bearings, power supplies, thermal management); Rapid prototyping services (CNC-controlled 3D printing, custom device development)
Technological Advantage
In-house electronics design and manufacturing (BAM/DICE boards, Echinus control system) reduces reliance on third-party controllers; vertical integration of hardware, repair, and engineering services creates switching costs for local industrial clients; modular architecture enables customization and upgrades for diverse applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Fully assembled, compact FDM 3D printers with single- and dual-head variants; modular electronics architecture enabling flexible control and upgradability; local custom engineering and repair services for industrial clients.
How They Differentiate
Local, custom-focused approach vs. volume manufacturers; integrated engineering services and repair; modular control electronics (BAM/DICE) vs. integrated proprietary controllers in competitors; emphasis on precision mechanical design and in-house electronics development.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Local engineering firms, B2B rapid prototyping clients, DIY/maker community, online retail customers
Industry Verticals
Rapid prototyping; Engineering/custom device development; Maker/DIY communities; Engineering consultancy services
Competitors
Prusa (RepRap heritage, similar DIY/prosumer FDM segment); Ultimaker (professional FDM systems); MakerBot (consumer/prosumer FDM market)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employees: 5-10 (2024 estimate). Revenue: estimated <€1M annually (2023 filing). Product Launches: Printupy One (2012), BAM Shield v2 (2015), DICE board (2018). No reported YoY growth rates, ARR, or user base metrics available. Company stable but small-scale per German Handelsregister (last update 2024: Konstanz HQ, no expansion).
Major Milestones
Founded 2010 by Holger Krautwasser and Dominik Wenger (Scheffelstraße, Konstanz); 2013: relocated to Reisstraße 5; Jan 2014: Konrad Meyer joined as partner (electronics); Sept 2015: Meyer left due to family obligations; Launched Printupy desktop FDM line (c. 2012–2013); Developed BAM/DICE modular control electronics; since 2014: automotive hard/software and medical research collaborations (3D-printed tissue/implants/prosthetics per About page)
Notable Customers
WeightWorks Engineering; RESCOLL; FUNFOOD; ItDevelopment; Luxury Technology; LiteBlox; Volaprint; Institut für Optische Systeme (HTWG Konstanz); cyberLAGO; Toolbox Bodensee e.V.