cirp
Full-service additive manufacturing provider offering SLS, SLA, FDM, and PolyJet 3D printing for rapid prototype and small-series production with integrated CAD design, 3D scanning, and CNC machining services.
- CEO / Founder
- Ralf Nachreiner
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €251,288
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services: SLS, SLA, FDM, PolyJet; Rapid Tooling: CNC-machined molds for prototype and injection molding; Design & CAD Services: CAD modeling, product development, technical drawings; 3D Scanning/Digitization: Optical 3D scanning using ATOS Core system; Machining: CNC milling, surface finishing, precision manufacturing; Metal Casting: Metal prototypes and small-series production; Metrology: Quality inspection and measurement; Training Programs: Plastics technology and additive manufacturing courses; Secondary Brands: purmundus (designer accessories, lamps, jewelry); Tektum (architectural models)
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Horizontal process portfolio (SLS+SLA+FDM+PolyJet) allows customer solution-fitting without vendor lock-in—competitors often specialize in single process. EU Innovation Radar recognition and participation in Horizon 2020 FET Open projects (MOAMMM, DIMAP) demonstrates cutting-edge material science and scaling capabilities. Material innovation focus (auxetic architectures, multi-scale optimization) creates defensible niche. Claimed: 30+ years of quality and delivery reliability; family ownership enables long-term R&D investment without VC pressure for rapid exit.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end manufacturing solution eliminating prototype bottlenecks—deliver finished parts in days instead of weeks, with integrated CAD/CAM design, multi-process flexibility (SLS/SLA/FDM/PolyJet), and expert machining/molding support. Quality certified (ISO standards). 30 years proven reliability.
How They Differentiate
Full-service horizontal model (design→CAD→3D printing→CNC→casting→molding) vs. competitors' narrow process focus. Material science partnership (EU research, impact-resistant polymers) creates innovation moat. 30-year operational history and ISO certification vs. newer competitors. Rapid tooling for injection molding (rare combined capability) eliminates customer tool sourcing friction. Customer co-development via training and apprenticeships builds switching costs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product developers, manufacturers, and design firms requiring rapid prototyping, small-batch production, and design-to-manufacture services across automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Medical Devices; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Goods; Electronics; Architecture
Competitors
EOS (Germany-based LPBF and SLS systems leader; also runs service bureau but primarily hardware vendor); BigRep (Berlin-based; large-format FDM specialist; competes on high-volume, low-cost small-series); Regional European service providers (competitors focus single-process or local coverage)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
30 years of continuous operation; ~75-85 employees (stable team size); 30th anniversary celebration Sept 2024; recent equipment expansion (SLA 750 from 3D Systems purchased 2024) indicates growth investment and cash flow confidence
Major Milestones
1994: Company founded by Ralf Nachreiner; 1998+: Participation in EU-funded research projects begins (regional, national, European scale); 2020s: Multiple EU Innovation Radar recognitions; 2024: Celebrated 30th anniversary with public event and announcements; 2024: Expanded machine park with 3D Systems SLA 750 (premium equipment)