Bendertechniek
Distributes and services EOS additive manufacturing systems (metal and polymer) in the Benelux region, providing full AM process support from application development to production scaling.
- CEO / Founder
- David Bender
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $211.55K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Dutch Government
Technology & Products
Key Products
EOS metal AM systems; EOS polymer AM systems; Machining equipment (turning, milling, grinding machines); Maintenance services for over 2,000 installed machines
Technological Advantage
Established distribution and service network for EOS systems in Benelux, with access to EOS Innovation Center in Düsseldorf for customer application development and production scaling support.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces customer risk and complexity by offering expert advisory, installation, training, and maintenance services for high-end AM systems, enabling reliable adoption of industrial 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on distribution and service of EOS industrial AM systems rather than manufacturing parts, leveraging deep machining industry relationships and full lifecycle support (sales, installation, training, maintenance).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Metal and plastic processing industries in Netherlands and Belgium
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise; 3D Systems; Local AM service bureaus in Benelux
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Bendertechniek B.V. is a private limited liability company incorporated in 1966 with 44 employees, specializing in machinery for metal and plastics processing industries.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1966; Started Bender Additive Manufacturing BV subsidiary in 2014; Became exclusive distributor for EOS in Netherlands and Flanders in October 2021; Third-generation family ownership transition in January 2023
Notable Customers
CULOBEL Group (installed LAGUN BM 3 milling machine)