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
- 2-10
- Stage
- Scaling
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Christian Reil (Founder)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["C-Series (C400, C600) - Industrial-grade FDM printers with heated chambers","FieldRACK - Ruggedized, mobile 19-inch rack 3D printing system for extreme environments","choc-mate 2 - Professional-grade chocolate 3D printer for the confectionery industry","Technical Filaments - Proprietary materials including carbon-fiber reinforced ABS (FibCR20)","SliCR-3D - Proprietary slicing software optimized for CR-3D hardware"]
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
Unique focus on ruggedized mobility via 19-inch rack integration (FieldRACK) and specialized food-grade additive systems (choc-mate) alongside industrial FDM.
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 the industrial C-Series FDM printers in 2019","Partnered with chocolate³ to develop the choc-mate series in 2021","Unveiled the FieldRACK mobile 3D printing system for defense and extreme environments in 2024"]
Notable Customers
NEXOS.Group; chocolate³; Various German SME (Mittelstand) manufacturers