BASF New Business
Develops and supplies advanced polymer materials (filaments, powders, resins) and system solutions for industrial additive manufacturing, enabling high-performance 3D printing applications across sectors like automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.
- CEO / Founder
- Markus Kamieth
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $52.7B
- Key Investors
- BASF SE
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ultrasint® polyamide powders for SLS; Innofil3D filaments for FDM/FFF; Photopolymer resins for SLA/DLP; TPU and composite materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary polymer formulations (e.g., high-temperature resistance, flame retardancy) protected by BASF's extensive patent portfolio; integrated approach combining materials, application engineering, and service solutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary polymer materials (e.g., Ultrasint® powders, Innofil3D filaments) that enhance part strength, durability, and surface finish, reducing post-processing needs and enabling cost-effective production of end-use parts.
How They Differentiate
Offers one of the largest portfolios of industrial polymer AM materials with BASF's chemical innovation backbone, versus Covestro's focus on high-tech polymers or Evonik's specialty powders; provides integrated solutions from material development to application support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, OEMs, and service bureaus seeking high-performance, application-specific 3D printing materials and integrated solutions.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Consumer Goods; Healthcare; Electronics
Competitors
Covestro; Evonik; Arkema
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
BASF's 3D printing materials business grew 50% in 2021, with over 100 materials in its portfolio and global production facilities in Germany, the US, and China
Major Milestones
2017: Acquired Innofil3D; 2019: Launched BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH; 2019: Acquired Sculpteo; 2020s: Expanded materials portfolio via acquisitions (Advanc3D, Setup Solutions); 2023: Management buy-out formed Forward AM Technologies
Notable Customers
BMW; Airbus; Adidas