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Aconity3D

HardwareHerzogenrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen, GermanyFounded 2014· One of 1636 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Aconity3D manufactures advanced 3D printers utilizing selective laser melting technology for metal parts, offering modular and customizable solutions.

CEO / Founder
Yves Hagedorn
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$10M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
Fraunhofer Venture

Technology & Products

Key Products

AconityMIDI, AconityX, AconityMICRO, AconityTWO

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

Advanced laser technology combined with a modular design tailored for application-specific solutions.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High flexibility, customization, and application-specific configurations in metal additive manufacturing.

How They Differentiate

Focus on modular and customizable 3D printing solutions with an open architecture that differentiates them from traditional fixed systems.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices that require advanced metal 3D printing solutions.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices

Competitors

TRUMPF; Velo3D; SLM Solutions

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Achieved build rates about 9x greater than industry norms in collaboration with leading research institutions

Major Milestones

Expansion into North America, Partnership with Equispheres for advanced materials

Notable Customers

Not publicly detailed

https://www.aconity3d.com

Recent coverage of Aconity3D

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
3
Granted
0
Families
3

Leading domains: process (3), equipment (2), material (1)

Filings by year: 2015: 3

  1. POWDER BED-BASED LASER MELTING SYSTEM2016202866 · WO
  2. POWDER APPLICATION UNIT FOR A PBLS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING TWO SUCCESSIVE POWDER LAYERS IN A PLBS METHOD2016202867 · WO
  3. BOTTOM-UP POWDER CONVEYING MECHANISM FOR AN L-PBF SYSTEM, L-PBF SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING AND OPERATING AN L-PBF SYSTEM2016202953 · WO

Funding rounds

  • Series A$10.0M2024-01-20Lead: Fraunhofer Venture
  • Seed$2.0M2022-03-15Lead: Angel Investor

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • Aconity LPBF system

    1 systems · Not disclosed

    Buyer: Technische Universität München · Supplier: Aconity3D GmbH
All equipment activity

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Aconity3D positions itself as an emerging leader in metal additive manufacturing by offering modular, open-architecture selective laser melting systems. Unlike traditional fixed-configuration printers from competitors like TRUMPF, Velo3D, and SLM Solutions, Aconity3D's machines are designed for application-specific customization, giving customers control over process parameters and hardware configurations.

The company's product line includes the AconityMIDI, AconityX, and AconityMICRO, all based on powder bed fusion - laser beam (PBF-LB) technology. These systems integrate advanced laser optics with a modular build envelope, enabling users to tailor chamber size, laser power, and material handling for specific production needs. The open architecture supports third-party materials and process development, which is a key differentiator in the metal AM market.

Aconity3D serves aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers that require high-performance metal parts in materials such as Inconel 718 and Ti-6Al-4V. The company has partnered with Equispheres for advanced aluminum powders and with the University of Texas at El Paso on research initiatives. In collaboration with research institutions, Aconity3D has demonstrated build rates approximately nine times greater than industry norms, though specific part geometries and materials were not disclosed.

Backed by Fraunhofer Venture with $10 million in total funding, Aconity3D has expanded into North America. The company's strategic moat lies in its modular, open-platform approach, which appeals to R&D labs and production facilities that need flexibility. However, the open architecture also exposes Aconity3D to competition from more vertically integrated players who offer turnkey process validation and service packages.