3-D MID
Industry research association advancing Mechatronic Integrated Devices (MID) technology, enabling 3D functionalized plastic components via additive manufacturing, laser direct structuring, and printed electronics.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr. Franke (Chairman)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
MID Technology Research; International MID Congress; Joint R&D Projects; Standardization & Guidelines
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Centralized R&D hub for MID technology with access to Fraunhofer, university labs, and member companies. VERIFIED: Long-standing industry network (since 1992), organizes international MID Congress, drives standardization. DEFENSIBLE: Network/consortium model, not easily replicable by single entities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces R&D costs and time-to-market for 3D circuit carriers by pooling pre-competitive research, standardizing MID processes, and providing direct access to academic and industrial expertise, avoiding redundant internal development.
How They Differentiate
Unlike commercial hardware vendors, 3-D MID operates as a pre-competitive research association, focusing on standardization, joint R&D projects, and knowledge transfer rather than selling printers or materials.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electronics manufacturers, automotive OEMs, medical device companies, and research institutes
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical Technology; Consumer Electronics; Telecommunications
Competitors
LPKF Laser & Electronics; HARTING Technology Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The research association hosts events like the MID Summit & MID Workshop in October 2024 and the International MID Congress, with about 150 participants at the 3rd China-Europe MID Technology Exchange Conference, and organizes joint booths at trade fairs such as electronica 2022.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1992 in Erlangen; Renamed from Molded Interconnect Devices to Mechatronic Integrated Devices in 2010; Hosts annual International MID Congress