CRM Group
Provides metallurgical R&D and technology solutions for metal additive manufacturing, specializing in alloy design, process optimization, and circular economy integration for heavy industry.
- CEO / Founder
- Joeri Neutjens
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Grant-funded research organization (EU & Walloon Region grants)
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Commission; Walloon Region
Technology & Products
Key Products
Alloy Design & Development; Powder Atomization Services; Process Parameter Optimization; Post-Processing & Heat Treatment; Failure Analysis & Characterization
Technological Advantage
Access to industrial-scale pilot lines (LPBF, DED, WAAM) and advanced characterization tools (SEM, TEM, XRD) within a single ecosystem, enabling rapid iteration of new metal alloys.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces R&D risk and time-to-market for industrial metal AM applications by providing end-to-end metallurgical expertise, from custom powder production to certified part characterization.
How They Differentiate
Combines 75 years of metallurgical science with modern AM capabilities, offering a unique focus on the circular economy and the ability to develop 'unprintable' alloys for extreme environments.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial OEMs in aerospace, energy, and automotive sectors seeking to implement or optimize metal additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Energy; Steel & Metals; Defense
Competitors
Sirris; Fraunhofer ILT; TWI Ltd; Oerlikon AM
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Employs 250+ specialists; partners with major global steel and aerospace companies; active in 50+ international research projects.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1948 as a collective research center; Established dedicated Additive Manufacturing Lab in 2016; Pioneered zero-carbon steelmaking research initiatives in 2021
Notable Customers
ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel, Safran