3D-Trade
German system integrator for industrial additive manufacturing, offering manufacturer-independent consulting, technology selection, material qualification, and implementation of 3D printing solutions for series production.
- CEO / Founder
- Raphael Rieffel
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial 3D printing systems (SLS, SLA, Pellet Extrusion, FDM); material qualification services; process automation solutions; consulting & needs analysis; technical support & training; prototyping & validation; rapid tooling; small-to-medium series production.
Technological Advantage
Expertise in open-material SLS and pellet extrusion systems; ability to qualify third-party materials on open platforms; strong DACH-region service infrastructure for global hardware manufacturers lacking local presence; deep experience with 500+ industrial AM implementations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Manufacturer-independent system integrator providing end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions — from consulting and technology selection through material qualification, automation, and ongoing process optimization — enabling industrial companies to adopt 3D printing for series production with open material systems.
How They Differentiate
Manufacturer-independent (not tied to any single hardware brand); focus on open-material systems (especially SLS and pellet extrusion) allowing customers to choose third-party materials; local DACH-based support and service for global AM hardware; full process chain integration from consulting to automation; deep engineering expertise from Fraunhofer background.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturing companies in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) across automotive, aerospace, medical technology, mechanical engineering, tooling, and consumer goods sectors.
Industry Verticals
Maschinen- & Anlagenbau (Mechanical Engineering); Automobilindustrie & Mobilität (Automotive); Luft- & Raumfahrt (Aerospace); Medizintechnik (Medical Technology); Werkzeug- & Formenbau (Tool & Mold Making); Konsumgüter & Design (Consumer Goods)
Competitors
EQUIPP3D (Germany); KISTERS 3DP (Germany); smart-add.com (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2025-08-29: Company registration (HRB 733832, Amtsgericht Freiburg) with €25,000 capital; 2025-11: Raphael Rieffel appointed Managing Director; 2026: Became DyeMansion sales partner for DACH region; 2026: Hosted industrial AM workshop with Daimler Truck AG and Zollner Group
Notable Customers
Daimler Truck AG (workshop collaboration); Zollner Group (workshop collaboration)