DIAMANT Polymer
Develops high-performance metal-polymer systems and capillary-active sealers to seal porosity in additively manufactured parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Carsten Kunde, Sandra Pinter
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €1.6M
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
DIAMANT Polymer offers a comprehensive portfolio including: dichtol (low-viscosity polymers for impregnation/infiltration of 3D printed parts), MM1018 (pressure-resistant metal-polymer for gap adjustment in steel structures), iron cement (high-temperature resistant compounds up to 1,200°C), SKC (epoxy-based sliding surfaces), moglice (polymer composites with excellent sliding properties), ultrametal (filled epoxy resins), and plasticmetal (flexible polyester putty for metal repair).
Technological Advantage
Proprietary epoxy and polyester resin formulations designed for high-demand industrial environments; established global distribution and partner network.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides capillary-active polymer systems that seal porosity in 3D printed parts, ensuring gas and liquid impermeability for industrial-grade applications.
How They Differentiate
Leverages over a century of material science expertise to provide specialized sealing solutions that outperform generic resins in industrial porosity applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers using additive manufacturing, automotive, steel, and foundry sectors.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Steel; Bridge Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Foundries
Competitors
PCG; AM Solutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired DIAMANT Polymers Inc. USA in January 2025; Acquired product business of SKC Gleittechnik GmbH in April 2026; Moved to new 1,200 sqm headquarters in 2022; Global sales network of 40+ representatives.
Major Milestones
1886: Founded by Robert Schulz as drugstore / Rheydter Farben-, Spachtel- und Kittfabrik in Rheydt; 1951: Started polymer formulations under Diamant-Kitte Schulz & Co.; 1970s: Expansion to Asia and America; 2019: Sandra Pinter & Carsten Kunde consolidate and take over; 2021: North America expansion via partner handover; 2022: Renamed to DIAMANT Polymer GmbH; 2022: Moved to new HQ in Mönchengladbach; 2025: Acquired DIAMANT Polymers Inc. USA; 2026: Acquired SKC Gleittechnik product business
Notable Customers
Serves global industrial customers across automotive, construction, foundry, machinery, thermal spraying, and additive manufacturing industries. Products used in major infrastructure projects like the 25th April Bridge (Lisbon) and Piiparinmäki Wind Farm (Finland). July 2026: dichtol used by Rapid Manufacturing AG / Ronovatec AG to seal AM parts on the RoviMo® autonomous pitch-maintenance vehicle (UEFA/FIFA guidelines).