CR-3D
A German manufacturer of high-performance industrial FDM 3D printers and specialized mobile additive manufacturing systems designed for extreme environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Christian Reil
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Christian Reil (Founder)
Technology & Products
Key Products
C-Serie+ / I-Serie+ - Industrial IDEX FDM printers with heated chambers, Quick-ToolSwap (Made in Germany), FieldRACK - Ruggedized mobile 19-inch rack FDM system for extreme/defense environments, SmartFAB MatriX - Fully automated modular additive production cell for 24/7 industrial FDM series manufacturing (world premiere 25 Jun 2026), L1 / Liquid Serie - Multi-material IDEX with liquid dosing heads (co-developed with DELO & ViscoTec), Technical Filaments - In-house extruded materials (CF, ESD, flame-retardant) including Traceable Filament for IP protection, SliCR-3D - Proprietary cloud-free slicer and fleet monitoring software, choc-mate 2 - Professional chocolate 3D printer (joint development with chocolate³)
Technological Advantage
Combines high-temperature extrusion capabilities (up to 450°C+) with shock-dampened mobile chassis and a full-stack ecosystem (hardware, proprietary materials, and optimized software).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers 'Made in Germany' industrial-grade FDM precision with a unique focus on mobility, ruggedization for non-factory environments, and specialized material compatibility (high-temp polymers and food-grade).
How They Differentiate
Full-stack Made-in-Germany FDM (printers + in-house filaments + SliCR-3D) with two niche strengths: ruggedized 19-inch rack mobility for defense/field (FieldRACK / Rheinmetall MSF) and automated industrial production cells (SmartFAB MatriX), plus specialized food systems (choc-mate) and Traceable Filament IP protection.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers (Mittelstand), defense and military organizations, professional pastry chefs/food industry, and research institutions.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing & Tooling, Defense & Military, Food & Beverage (Confectionery), Automotive & Aerospace, Disaster Relief & Maritime
Competitors
Markforged; Intamsys; Kühling & Kühling
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from a mechatronics engineering bureau to a full-scale hardware manufacturer with a global distribution network.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016 as Ingenieurbüro Christian Reil, Launched industrial C-Series FDM printers in 2019, Partnered with chocolate³ on choc-mate series (2021), Opened CR-3D FaCtoRy in Cham (2022–2023); team expansion and Munich showroom / Münster service (2024), Unveiled FieldRACK mobile 3D printing system for defense/extreme environments (2024–2025; Formnext 2025), Technology partner of Rheinmetall for Mobile Smart Factory / AM Village (Mar 2026); Traceable Filament with GRAFE, World premiere SmartFAB MatriX automated production cell at Industrial 3D-Printing 2026 / 10-year anniversary (25 Jun 2026)
Notable Customers
Rheinmetall (Mobile Smart Factory); Bundeswehr (FieldRACK systems in active field use per company); NEXOS.Group; chocolate³; Various German Mittelstand manufacturers (event references include Zollner, Festool)
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- AM equipment systemBuyer: Technische Universität Ilmenau · Supplier: Ingenieurbüro Christian Reil CR-3D