Antonius Köster
Provides 3D scanning, modeling, and polymer 3D printing services specializing in organic forms for medical, art, and ergonomic applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Antonius Köster
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €109,230
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Geomagic Freeform; Geomagic Design X; Geomagic Control X; Artec 3D Scanners; Shining3D Scanners; D2P; Artec Studio
Technological Advantage
Verified Platinum/Gold partnerships with industry leaders (Oqton/3D Systems, Artec3D); 30+ years of niche expertise in non-standard CAD geometries.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Solves complex organic design challenges where standard CAD fails, reducing development time for medical and ergonomic products through integrated scan-to-print workflows.
How They Differentiate
Focus on organic forms and freeform modeling where standard CAD/CAM fails; integrated service-plus-reseller model.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Mold makers, product developers, orthopedic technicians
Industry Verticals
Medical; Orthopedics; Art; Ergonomics; Manufacturing
Competitors
FIT AG; 1zu1 Prototyping; WESTCAM Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: Estimated between €1M and €2.5M annually.. Customers: Not explicitly disclosed; serves a broad range of clients in medical technology, dental, and industrial manufacturing sectors.. Production: Focuses on individual components, prototypes, and small-batch series rather than mass production.. Founded in 1993/1994 by Antonius Köster in Meschede, Germany.; Achieved Platinum Partner status with Hexagon and 3D Systems (Geomagic).; Relocated to a new, larger company headquarters at Dünnefeldweg 13, Meschede, in early 2025.
Major Milestones
Moved to new location in Meschede; 30+ years in business; Active in 3D modeling training since 2005
Notable Customers
Anna Wilhelmi; MeMu Menschen Museum Berlin; Africanfossils.org; BellwaldTEC GmbH; adViva GmbH; Basler Orthopädie René Ruepp AG; Nobel88; 3D-Up! GmbH; Movimento Orthopädie & Rehatechnik GmbH; BBE-Electronic; 3D Systems; HEXAGON; Artec 3D; Solutionix; Einstar