BIWI
Provides on-demand production of high-performance continuous carbon fiber composite parts using the acquired Neocarb (formerly 9T Labs) additive manufacturing platform, enabling components up to 2x stronger and 70% lighter than titanium for luxury, aerospace, and medical applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Pascal Bourquard Jr.
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
Neocarb composite AM production service; Elastomer and composite components for luxury goods
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Neocarb process (acquired from 9T Labs) enables production of composite parts with fiber placement control and high fiber volume fraction, protected by the acquired IP portfolio. The technology was commercially validated but needed industrial scaling, which BIWI's established manufacturing base provides.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and enables complex, lightweight part geometries unachievable with traditional composite manufacturing, offering a 70% weight reduction versus titanium for structural components in high-value industries.
How They Differentiate
Unlike Markforged's in-situ fused filament fabrication, BIWI's Neocarb uses a hybrid AM-compression process for higher fiber content (up to 60% vs. ~35%) and superior mechanical properties, targeting industrial production rather than prototyping. Compared to Anisoprint, BIWI leverages an established manufacturing service infrastructure for high-volume luxury and aerospace sectors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Luxury watch brands, aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, and mobility sector requiring lightweight, high-strength structural components.
Industry Verticals
Watchmaking; Jewelry; Aerospace; Medical Devices; Mobility; Military
Competitors
Markforged; Anisoprint; Continuous Composites
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serves over 300 Swiss and international luxury brands across watchmaking, jewelry, medical, and military sectors; Plans to open a new technology center in Glovelier in 2027 housing 40 acquired machines
Major Milestones
Acquired assets of 9T Labs AG (2025/2026); Rebranded composite AM technology as Neocarb; Showcased Neocarb at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026; Plans to open a new technology center in Glovelier by 2027 housing 40 acquired machines
Notable Customers
Norqain