BIAS - Bremer Institut für angewandte Strahltechnik
Independent research institute specializing in laser technology, beam processing, additive manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing technologies
- CEO / Founder
- Ralf Bergmann
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Land Bremen, Bundesregierung, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Technology & Products
Key Products
Laser technology, beam processing, additive manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing technologies, including devices for processing workpieces using energy beams.
Technological Advantage
Deep expertise in both PBF and DED processes combined with optical metrology capabilities enable end-to-end process development and validation for new AM materials and applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates AM technology adoption and optimization through 40+ years of laser processing expertise, reducing development time and de-risking production scale-up for OEMs and end-users.
How They Differentiate
Independent research institute (vs. captive R&D); focus on process fundamentals and measurement (vs. commercial speed); publicly accessible expertise (vs. proprietary corporate labs).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace, automotive, medical device companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical Devices; Manufacturing; Materials Science
Competitors
Fraunhofer IWS (Germany) - laser material processing research; DLR (German Aerospace Center) - advanced manufacturing research; MTU Friedrichshafen - internal R&D capabilities; Commercial AM service bureaus (Materialise, Shapeways, EOS Application Services)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
BIAS has been a reliable partner in the field of research and development of laser-based technologies and optical metrology techniques since 1977, focusing on working in partnership with companies, institutes and universities. The institute has $5 million in revenue and 47 employees.
Major Milestones
1982: Institute founding; 40+ year operational history in laser materials processing; Expansion into quantum metrology (recent)