Bibus Menos
Distributes industrial AM systems and develops the proprietary PROLAY 7Q industrial FDM printer using PLTM technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Magdalena Stankiewicz
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- BIBUS AG, European Regional Development Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
PROLAY 7Q; EOS systems; Stratasys systems; Lithoz systems; VShaper systems; 3DGence systems; Formlabs systems (SLS, e.g. Fuse 1+ 30W)
Technological Advantage
PLTM enables 1.5-5x faster printing compared to conventional FDM; PROLAY 7Q features a large build volume (725x450x500mm) and high-temperature capabilities (400°C extruder).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables 1.5-5x faster FDM printing via proprietary Progressive Layer Thickness Manufacturing (PLTM) while offering a broad portfolio of leading industrial AM brands.
How They Differentiate
Pioneer in Polish AM distribution since 2005; proprietary PLTM technology offers significant speed advantages over standard FDM competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial users in Poland, automation and high-tech manufacturing firms.
Industry Verticals
Pneumatics; Mechatronics; Industrial Automation; High-tech Manufacturing
Competitors
Omni3D (Industrial FDM hardware); 3D Lab (AM distribution and metal systems); CadXpert (Stratasys/Formlabs distribution in Poland)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue $13.3M; PLTM enables 1.5-5x faster printing vs. conventional FDM
Major Milestones
1994: Founded as MENOS; 1999: Restructured as BIBUS MENOS Ltd via Swiss partnership; 2005: Started 3D printing distribution in Poland; 2017: Received EU funding for PROLAY R&D; Launched PROLAY 7Q industrial printer
Notable Customers
GE Power; ZF Group; Danfoss; Gdańskie Autobusy i Tramwaje