algona
German system integrator and 3D printing service provider offering comprehensive 3D digitization, scanning, CAD/reverse engineering, and industrial 3D printing solutions
- CEO / Founder
- Stefan Prange
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Scanning Hardware (Artec 3D systems distribution); 3D Measurement & Metrology Software; Reverse Engineering Solutions (scan-to-CAD conversion); Quality Control & Surface Analysis Software (Mountainsmap); 3D Printing Hardware and Services; Optical Microscopy Systems (Ash Vision, Hirox); Inline Sensors and Vision Systems; Consulting, Training, and Integration Services
Technological Advantage
End-to-end solution architecture reduces integration friction between scanning, CAD development, and manufacturing; established vendor partnerships (Artec 3D, 3D Systems) provide proprietary access to leading technologies; regional consulting depth and training capabilities differentiate from direct vendor sales in German-speaking industrial markets
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end 3D digitization platform combining professional 3D scanning (Artec 3D), CAD/reverse engineering software, and 3D printing—enabling manufacturers to reduce development cycles, improve quality control, and streamline manufacturing workflows through integrated solutions from a single provider
How They Differentiate
Integrated bundled solution across scanning, software, and additive manufacturing; regional specialist approach with dedicated offices and consulting teams in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; vendor-agnostic system integrator model versus direct manufacturer sales
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, research institutions, quality assurance departments, product development teams
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Automotive, Aerospace
Competitors
GOM (Zeiss, Germany - optical 3D scanning); Shining 3D (China - structured light scanning); Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Germany - portable CMM and scanning)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
LinkedIn followers: 292; Established operation (Stefan Prange GM since December 2011, 13+ years tenure); Multiple business directory listings; Active trade show participation (Formnext 2025)
Major Milestones
Designated official Artec 3D Ambassador partner