Additive Marking
Software suite for direct part marking and end-to-end traceability of additively manufactured and CNC-machined components, embedding machine-readable codes during the AM build process and linking parts to digital twins, ERP, and MES systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Ulrich Jahnke
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- High six-figure EUR
- Latest Round
- Angel
- Key Investors
- Archimedes New Ventures GmbH; Ulrich Bastert; Volker Bastert; Eckard Heidloff; Horst Joepen; Arjen R. Klei; Reinhard Rabenstein
Technology & Products
Key Products
Software suite for direct part marking and end-to-end traceability of additively manufactured and CNC-machined components, embedding machine-readable codes during the AM build process.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Sole provider of in-process AM direct part marking, eliminating post-processing delays; cross-platform support for both polymer and metal AM workflows plus CNC machining; full ERP/MES/PDM integration for paperless production. VERIFIED: TÜV NORD GROUP approved digital laboratory specifically tailored to additive manufacturing; founding member of DMRC e.V. at University of Paderborn, indicating deep research ties. Defensibility: no patents identified; advantage appears process/integration-based rather than patent-protected.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates post-processing marking steps by embedding machine-readable codes (QR, data matrix) directly during the AM build process, enabling real-time component traceability from production through recycling with seamless ERP/MES/PDM integration for paperless production workflows.
How They Differentiate
Embeds machine-readable codes directly during the AM manufacturing process rather than as a post-processing step; supports both polymer and metal AM workflows as well as CNC machining; integrates natively with existing ERP, MES, and PDM systems for complete end-to-end traceability from build layer through end-of-life recycling.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace/defense, and medical sectors requiring component serialization, quality control, and supply chain traceability for AM and CNC-machined parts.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace/Defense; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise (AM workflow/MES software, CO-AM platform); Dyndrite (AM process software for part programming and digital workflows)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Customers include Daimler Trucks, Replique, DiMaTec GmbH, and Cure Lab; spin-off from DMRC (Direct Manufacturing Research Center) at Paderborn University; team holds 39+ years combined AM experience; received multiple German public grants totaling ~€727K (BIKINI, DATIPilot/DOI4AM, and integrated line application projects)
Major Milestones
2018: Founded in Paderborn, Germany by Dr. Ulrich Jahnke, Dr. Matthias Habdank, and Philipp A. Bornefeld; Developed and launched DPM Scan Pro software suite for in-process AM direct part marking; Secured Daimler Trucks as a named customer; Became founding member of DMRC e.V. at University of Paderborn; Achieved TÜV NORD GROUP digital laboratory approval for additive manufacturing; Exhibited at Formnext 2023; Confirmed exhibitor at Formnext 2025
Notable Customers
Daimler Trucks; Replique; Cure Lab