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Covestro

MaterialsLeverkusen, GermanyFounded 2015· One of 921 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and manufactures high-performance polymer materials including filaments, powders, and resins for industrial additive manufacturing processes.

CEO / Founder
Markus Steilemann
Team Size
10000+
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$4.04B
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
ADNOC; XRG; Bayer AG

Technology & Products

Key Products

Addigy® FPC SOL1 HT; Arnitel® 1 AM3001; Addigy® PPU 86AW6; Somos® PerFORM HW; Desmosint®; Luvosint®

Technological Advantage

Proprietary material formulations (Addigy®, Somos®) optimized for specific hardware ecosystems (DLP, SLS, FDM) to ensure industrial-grade mechanical properties and dimensional stability.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade polymers optimized for functional end-use parts, offering high-temperature stability, elasticity, and circular economy compliance.

How They Differentiate

Offers a unified portfolio across all major polymer AM processes (FDM, SLS, SLA, DLP) with a unique focus on high-performance TPU and soluble support materials for high-temperature applications.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial OEMs and service bureaus in aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer goods sectors.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods; Building/Construction; Electronics

Competitors

BASF Forward AM; Evonik; Arkema; Henkel

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

FY2023 Revenue of €14.4B ($15.3B); 17,500+ employees; 48 production sites globally; 95.1% stake acquired by ADNOC in 2024/2025 at a valuation of €14.7B

Major Milestones

2015: Spun off from Bayer MaterialScience as an independent company; Acquired the additive manufacturing business from DSM; Established global 3D printing labs in Germany, China, and the USA; Stratasys completed the acquisition of Covestro's additive manufacturing business

Notable Customers

Era Polymers; Ørsted; Heraeus; Air Fom; JuggerBot 3D; BDI Additive