C.HAFNER
Provides ultrapure precious metal powders and additive manufacturing services for industries like jewelry, watches, dental, and medical, enabling high-precision 3D printing of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium components.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Philipp Reisert
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $937.3K
Technology & Products
Key Products
Precious metal powders (gold, silver, platinum, palladium); Additive manufacturing services (3D printing of components); Semi-finished products (sheets, wires, tubes); Dental alloys and frameworks; Fine gold bars; Solders and solder pastes
Technological Advantage
Proprietary powder technology optimized for AM processes, with decades of experience in precious metal recycling and processing; partnerships with leading AM hardware providers (e.g., TRUMPF) enhance technological capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers sustainable, CO2-neutral precious metal powders and AM services that reduce material waste by up to 90% compared to traditional machining, with high purity (99.9%+) and custom alloy development for specific applications.
How They Differentiate
Specializes exclusively in precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) with ultrapure powders and AM services, unlike broader metal powder suppliers; offers hybrid manufacturing and sustainable, CO2-neutral processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Jewelry and watch manufacturers, dental technicians, medical device companies, electronics manufacturers requiring precious metal components
Industry Verticals
Jewelry & Watches; Dental; Medical; Electronics; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
U.S. Metal Powders; Atlantic Equipment Engineers; Producers of precious metal powders for 3D printing (as listed in AM directories)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
200+ employees across three sites in Europe
Major Milestones
1850: Company founded; Development of first dental alloys; Partnerships with TRUMPF and Sisma for AM technology; Achievement of CO2-neutral gold recycling; Confirmation as LBMA Affiliate Member
Notable Customers
Dental technicians and associations across Germany; Jewelry and watch manufacturers; Medical device companies