DIPROmat
German developer and producer of high-performance thermoplastic materials for additive manufacturing, including filaments, granules, and powders for FFF, FGM, and SLS processes.
- CEO / Founder
- Michaela Moriconi
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
DIPRO®blend H (high-performance polyolefins, glass fiber reinforced); DIPRO®mid (radiation-crosslinkable precision polyamides); Diproflex (TPE brand); PPA filaments for high-temperature applications; SLS powders (PA12, PPA); glass fiber and carbon fiber compounds for FGM; custom compounds for injection molding and extrusion
Technological Advantage
Proprietary low-shrinkage polyolefin compounds (patent EP4389818A1 granted Q4 2024); radiation-crosslinkable precision polyamides; near-zero mold shrinkage polyamide compounds with low moisture sensitivity; hard/soft combination capability for 3D printing; in-house cryogenic milling for SLS powder production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between standard 3D printing materials (PA12, PLA, ABS) with moderate thermal properties and ultra-high-temperature materials (PEEK, PEKK) at very high prices, by offering high-performance thermoplastics with near-zero mold shrinkage, excellent layer adhesion, and tailored development for small-to-medium customers who lack direct access to raw material suppliers.
How They Differentiate
Focus on customer-specific development of engineering thermoplastics (ETPs) and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for AM, including radiation-crosslinkable polymers; in-house Plastics Engineering Center with compounding, filament extrusion, cryogenic grinding for SLS powders, and comprehensive testing; serves small/medium customers that large raw material suppliers typically bypass.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Innovative partners in the 3D industry (machine manufacturers to industrial users); medium-sized injection molding and extrusion processors; selected chemical material manufacturers as development partners
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Marine (boatbuilding); Industrial manufacturing; Consumer goods; Aerospace
Competitors
BASF Forward AM; Covestro (Addigy); Evonik (VESTOSINT, INFINAM)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2016: ROTFELD-Consulting founded by Uwe Stenglin; 2020: DIPROmat GmbH founded as spin-off from ROTFELD network; Q2 2020: Filament production partnership started; Oct 2020: AF materials production started (filaments, granules, SLS powders); Q4 2024: Patent granted for DIPRO®blend H high-performance polyolefins; 2025: CEAD HDPro material launch for marine applications
Notable Customers
Q.BIG 3D (materials used in caravan/RV components on the road); CEAD (large-format 3D printing)