Der SL PROFI
Stereolithography (SLA) manufacturing services producing high-precision small polymer parts with wide material selection and 24-hour turnaround capability; proprietarily developed coloring process for complex part requirements.
- CEO / Founder
- Jörg Grießbach
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
SLA part production services; SLA material consulting and simulation; Stereolithography prototyping; Series production (SLA); Proprietary parts coloring process
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Proprietary coloring process differentiates from standard SLA services; extensive material library and system integration enable fast material-to-part conversion. VERIFIED MOAT: Patent protection on coloring process; 30-year operational history suggests process maturity and customer trust; long material qualification database represents switching cost for customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces part production lead time to 24-48 hours vs. traditional molding (4-12 weeks); offers 30+ compatible SLA materials enabling material property simulation for production series; proprietary coloring process enables aesthetic customization without secondary finishing.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in SLA services (not hardware manufacturing); 30-year expertise in material science and rapid turnaround (24-48 hours); proprietary coloring capability unavailable from generic SLA bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
B2B manufacturers requiring high-precision small plastic parts, prototyping, and series production with short lead times
Industry Verticals
Precision manufacturing; Prototyping; Medical devices (potential); Dental (potential); Automotive (potential)
Competitors
Other German SLA service providers (e.g., companies listed on 3druck.com service directories); EOS (metal and polymer systems, also serves prototyping market); Formlabs (desktop SLA systems; indirect competitor via customer segments)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1–4 employees (verified from wlw.com, 2010–present). Family-operated micro business with 24/7 service capability. No public revenue, growth, or customer case studies found.
Major Milestones
1996 (approx): Jörg Grießbach established Der SL-PROFI as independent stereolithography business; 2018+: Continuous exhibition at Formnext (major AM trade show); 2020: New material available – SL(AC)2300 (Q2 2020); 2021: AMUG Conference participation; office relocation (Dec 2020)