Building 3D e.V.
German registered association (e.V.) operating as a competence network for additive manufacturing in Central Germany (Mitteldeutschland/Saxony), connecting SMEs with AM technology providers and transfer services.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Ines Dani
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
AM Competence Network (Kompetenznetzwerk) for Mitteldeutschland/Saxony; Technology Transfer Services for SME AM adoption; Virtual Factory (Virtuelle Fabrik) — planned AM process chain showcase for member capabilities; Trade Show Collective Stands (Formnext, all about automation, Hannover Messe, rapid.tech3D); Online Newsletter and Event Calendar; R&D Tax Credit (BSFZ) certification workshops for members; Cooperation with neo.NET e.V. for digitalization in Lusatia
Technological Advantage
Regional monopoly as the only dedicated AM network in Central Germany; cooperation with neo.NET e.V. adds broader digitalization capabilities; VDI-recognized competence network; active exhibition presence at Formnext (international) and all about automation (regional) brings global exposure to Saxony-based members.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the knowledge and access barrier for AM adoption among Saxony/Central Germany SMEs by providing networking, technology transfer, matchmaking between AM providers and users, and cooperative exhibition presence at major industry trade shows.
How They Differentiate
Exclusively focused on additive manufacturing (not generic manufacturing or digitalization) for the underserved Mitteldeutschland/Saxony region; covers full AM value chain from processes and systems to materials and business models; cooperative structure enables SME-friendly access without commercial bias.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saxony, Lusatia, and Central Germany seeking to adopt, develop, or commercialize additive manufacturing technologies across the full value chain.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Industrial Manufacturing; Robotics; Construction; Sustainable Materials; Digitalization
Competitors
AM Network Rhein-Ruhr (NRW region); Additive Fertigung Bayern (Bavaria cluster); Mobility & Logistics Cluster Baden-Württemberg
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Board (Vorstand): 5 members (Prof. Ines Dani, Alexander Hoffmann, Uwe Brick, Andreas Kirste, Ruben Strahl); active events calendar including Formnext 2025; expanding cooperative network to cover Lusatia via neo.NET; website at building-3d.de with newsletter, member portal, and event calendar
Major Milestones
2019-09-02: Founding statutes signed; Association seat established at Metropolregion Mitteldeutschland Management GmbH, Schillerstraße 5, Leipzig; 2023: Forum Building 3D track launched at all about automation trade show in Erfurt; January 2024: Cooperation agreement with neo.NET e.V. for digitalization transfer in Lusatia; November 2025: Exhibition at Formnext (Frankfurt) with METROM, PORTEC, ARC Solutions, neo.NET; 2026: Listed events include Hannover Messe and rapid.tech3D Erfurt
Notable Customers
SME members in Saxony/Central Germany; METROM Mechatronische Maschinen GmbH; PORTEC GmbH; ARC Solutions GmbH; neo.NET e.V.