AdditiveDrives

HardwareDresden, GermanyFounded 2020· One of 1805 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

3D printed electric drives and high-performance copper windings that improve electric motor efficiency.

CEO / Founder: Dr. Jakob Jung
Team Size: 51-200
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $28.6M
Key Investors: AM Ventures, Nordic Alpha Partners

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D printed electric drives, High-performance copper windings

Technological Advantage

Delivers up to 45% more power through innovative 3D printed winding techniques.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Highly efficient 3D printed windings for electric motors, improving performance by up to 45%.

How They Differentiate

Integrates 3D printing in manufacturing electric motor components to offer superior efficiency and performance.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Motorsport, automotive, and aerospace industries

Industry Verticals

Automotive, Aerospace

Competitors

Varroc, Lucas TVS, Chara

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Information not available

Major Milestones

Entered the automotive market successfully since foundation in 2020

Notable Customers

Amazon, Airbus, Audi, Schaeffler, BMW, Daikin Chemical, Umbra Group

https://www.additive-drives.de/en/

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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

AdditiveDrives uses metal additive manufacturing to produce high-performance copper windings for electric motors, addressing a key bottleneck in motor design: the trade-off between winding geometry and thermal or electrical performance. Traditional winding methods limit shape complexity and fill factor, but the company's LPBF process enables optimized conductor paths that reduce resistive losses and improve heat dissipation.

The company's core product is a 3D printed electric drive with copper windings that can increase motor power output by up to 45% compared to conventionally wound stators. This is achieved through precise control of conductor cross-section and placement, allowing for higher copper fill and better thermal management within the same package size.

Target customers include motorsport teams, automotive OEMs, and aerospace primes seeking higher torque density and efficiency. Named customers include Amazon, Airbus, Audi, Schaeffler, BMW, Daikin Chemical, and Umbra Group. The company has raised €26.5 million from AM Ventures and Nordic Alpha Partners, and maintains a partnership with Daikin Chemical for materials expertise.

The main competitive risk is that incumbent motor manufacturers and other AM specialists may develop similar winding solutions, potentially commoditizing the technology. AdditiveDrives' moat rests on its patent portfolio of 20 filings and its early integration with tier-1 automotive and aerospace supply chains, but the long-term adoption rate depends on cost reduction in metal AM for copper and the willingness of motor designers to redesign around printed windings.