Bernhardt / 3dk.berlin
Premium 3D printer filament manufacturer offering 100+ PLA/PETG formulations and specialized technical polymers (flexible, conductive, dental, heat-resistant) for FDM 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Volker Bernhardt
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Easy-to-Print (ETP) Line: PLA (100+ colors), PETG; Professional (PRO) Line: Willoflex (flexible, compostable), 3dk Blend (ABS), IMPAK (machinable, 90°C stable), 3dkTop (230°C heat-resistant), 3dkonductive (24 Ohm·cm), IR-Black (IR-transparent), Filadental (dental-grade), Engineering PLA (130°C stable); Metallic look filaments; Glow-in-the-dark variants; Recycled PLA; Conductive filaments; TPU flexible filaments
Technological Advantage
In-house extrusion, injection molding, film manufacturing, and tooling capabilities allow BEKU to develop custom AM-compatible polymer formulations from raw material to finished filament or powder.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Custom polymer processing and AM material supply from a vertically integrated German family manufacturer with 60+ years of plastics expertise and in-house tooling.
How They Differentiate
BEKU is a multi-generation family plastics processor that extended into 3D printing materials in 2013, combining traditional film/foil manufacturing expertise with custom plastics compounding for AM filament and powder supply in the German market.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional 3D printing studios, industrial manufacturers, dental labs, educational institutions
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Packaging; Automotive (plastics components); General Manufacturing
Competitors
ColorFabb; Filamentum; Prusament
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Participated in government/research-funded project on strip-deposited, double-UV-cured materials for 3D engineering; listed in regional industry directories and funding recipient lists for plastics processing firms; active in both industrial and consumer segments via 3dk.berlin brand
Major Milestones
Founded 1964 near Berlin as plastics recycler and pipe extruder; 1974: added injection molding; 1980: built own tooling/mold shop; 1986: launched film/foil manufacturing; 2001: opened Velten location; 2013: entered 3D printing materials and services with 3dk.berlin brand; Participated in government-funded research project with Fraunhofer IAP and Technical University of Wildau on strip-deposited, double-UV-cured materials for 3D engineering