Ampower
Independent AM strategy consultancy offering market intelligence, technology benchmarking, and operational implementation support to manufacturers and AM suppliers globally.
- CEO / Founder
- Matthias Schmidt-Lehr
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
AM Radar benchmark database; AMPOWER Report (annual metal AM market report); AMPOWER Insights publications (16+ volumes); strategic AM consulting; technology and market studies; AM introduction and training programs; component identification for AM; quality management setup; machine capacity qualification; due diligence for investors and M&A
Technological Advantage
Proprietary AM Radar benchmark database for metal AM systems; 15+ years combined hands-on manufacturing experience (PBF, DED, binder jetting); independent from any equipment or material vendor; academic credentialing (PhD-level) combined with practitioner depth.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides manufacturers and AM suppliers with data-driven market intelligence, technology benchmarking (AM Radar), and hands-on implementation consulting to reduce AM adoption risk and accelerate time-to-production.
How They Differentiate
Hands-on manufacturing background (not pure strategy consultants); proprietary benchmark database (AM Radar); fully independent from OEMs and material vendors; dual focus on strategy and operational implementation; PhD-level technical expertise in PBF processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Enterprise OEMs (aerospace, automotive, medical), AM machine and material vendors, private equity and strategic investors conducting AM due diligence
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Wohlers Associates; SmarTech Analysis; Roland Berger (AM practice)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Independent private consultancy; 16+ published research volumes; proprietary AM Radar benchmark database; clients span global top-tier OEMs and AM suppliers including Trumpf, HP, Oerlikon, Volkswagen, Airbus
Major Milestones
2017: Founded in Hamburg by Dr. Maximilian Munsch, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, and Dr. Eric Wycisk; 2019: Carbon-neutral operations via ATMOSFAIR CO2 offset program; Published 16+ AMPOWER Insights volumes covering metal AM, polymer AM, DED, binder jetting, composites, surface finishing, and HIP; Expanded Polymer AM division with dedicated Director (Timo Führer); Established AM Radar benchmark database; Served clients including Trumpf, HP, Oerlikon, Volkswagen, Airbus
Notable Customers
Trumpf; HP; Oerlikon; Volkswagen; Airbus; confidential enterprise clients in aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing sectors across Europe