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DyeMansion

Post-ProcessingPlanegg, GermanyFounded 2015· One of 137 Post-Processing companies tracked by AMPulse

DyeMansion offers an integrated 'Print-to-Product' workflow, providing automated post-processing solutions for cleaning, surfacing, and coloring of industrial polymer 3D-printed parts.

CEO / Founder
Felix Ewald
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$43M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
UVC Partners, btov Partners, AM Ventures, Nordic Alpha Partners, KGAL, European Investment Bank (EIB), EIC Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

DyeMansion offers an integrated Print-to-Product workflow with automated post-processing solutions for cleaning, surfacing, and coloring of industrial polymer 3D-printed parts. Their portfolio includes high-volume finishing systems and VaporFuse technology for superior surface finishing.

Technological Advantage

Automation of post-processing addresses a major bottleneck in additive manufacturing, enabling scalability, high repeatability, and cost-efficiency. Their technology ensures consistent quality and opens up new applications for 3D printing, especially for consumer-facing products requiring high-quality aesthetics and vibrant, durable colors.

Patent position

DyeMansion’s patent families are concentrated in EP (43%) and WO (36%), followed by US (21%) and CN (4%). AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
5 families filed 2022–2024, 28 in 2019–2021
Filed in
EP 43%WO 36%US 21%CN 4%

47 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enabling the industrial use of 3D printing by providing an automated, efficient, and repeatable post-processing workflow that transforms raw prints into high-quality, colorful, end-use products.

How They Differentiate

DyeMansion differentiates through its comprehensive 'Print-to-Product' workflow and deep expertise in color science, offering a vast range of precise and durable colors. Its VaporFuse technology provides a superior, sealed surface finish compared to purely mechanical methods. The company also emphasizes sustainability with features like reusable processing materials and a focus on process efficiency.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers and 3D printing service bureaus using polymer additive manufacturing technologies (like SLS, MJF, FDM) for series production and high-value applications.

Industry Verticals

Automotive, Medical, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle, Aerospace, Motorsport, Industrial Manufacturing, Eyewear

Competitors

No specific competitors were explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the company operates in the post-processing solutions for industrial polymer 3D printing market.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Over 1000 of its systems are installed worldwide (as of 2024).

Major Milestones

2015: Company founded in Munich, Germany., 2018: Raised $5 million in Series A funding., 2020: Raised $14 million in Series B funding to accelerate growth., 2021: Launched the advanced Powershot Performance series and expanded its partnership with Stratasys., 2022: Secured €15 million in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Innovation Council (EIC)., 2023: Collaborated with Siemens, EOS, and BASF to launch the 'AM I Navigator' to guide industrial users., 2024: Launched 3 new products at Formnext 2024: Powershot X, DM60 Reservoir, and extended Automotive Colors., 2024: Launched Black Diamond Finishing Hub - global online platform for industrial post-processing as a service., 2025: Acquired ASM and added VX1 vapor smoothing system to portfolio.

Notable Customers

ZEISS Vision Care

https://dyemansion.com

Recent coverage of DyeMansion

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
54
Granted
13
Families
47

Leading domains: process (54), equipment (9), material (7)

Filings by year: 2023: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 7

  1. METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A MOULDED PART2017046418 · WO
  2. METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A MOULDED PART03349965 · EP
  3. METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A SHAPED PART MANUFACTURED IN AN ADDITIVE METHOD2024160807 · WO
  4. DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF MOLDED PARTS112996654 · CN
  5. Method for treating the surface of shaped parts12151435 · US

Funding rounds

  • Strategic Investment$15.0M2022-02-03
  • Series B$14.0M2020-08-05
  • Series A$5.0M2018-09-06
  • Seed$0.8M2015-09-01

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

DyeMansion addresses a critical bottleneck in polymer additive manufacturing: post-processing. Founded in 2015 and based in Planegg, Germany, the company offers an integrated three-step workflow that automates cleaning, surfacing, and coloring of parts produced via SLS, MJF, and FDM. This system transforms raw prints into finished goods with injection-molding-like surface quality and vibrant, durable colors, making it a key enabler for series production.

The company's core technology includes high-volume finishing systems and VaporFuse, a vapor-polishing process that seals and smooths surfaces. DyeMansion's deep expertise in color science allows for a wide range of precise colors, while its automated approach ensures repeatability and cost-efficiency. The company emphasizes sustainability through reusable processing materials and efficient workflows.

DyeMansion targets industrial manufacturers and service bureaus in automotive, medical, consumer goods, aerospace, motorsport, and eyewear. Its systems are used for high-value, consumer-facing applications where aesthetics and durability are critical. The company has installed over 800 systems in more than 40 countries as of early 2022.

Strategic partnerships with HP, EOS, Stratasys, Carbon, Siemens, and BASF Forward AM reinforce its market position. DyeMansion has raised $36.2 million from investors including AM Ventures, UVC Partners, and the European Investment Bank. Its primary competitive risk lies in the emergence of alternative post-processing methods or in-house solutions from printer manufacturers, but its integrated workflow and first-mover advantage in automated polymer finishing provide a strong moat.