Eichenberger Futuretech
Provides Selective Laser Melting (SLM) metal 3D printing services for prototypes and production parts, specializing in precious metals for jewelry, watchmaking, and industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Juan Franco
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) services; Precious metal 3D printing; Prototype and production part manufacturing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary SLM process optimized for precious metals; 15+ years of precision mechanics expertise applied to additive manufacturing
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of complex metal geometries without tooling, allowing simultaneous printing of different models in same alloy for efficient machine utilization and reduced lead times
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on precious metals SLM printing compared to general metal AM service bureaus; Proprietary SLM machine development for precious metals
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Jewelry and watch manufacturers, medical device companies, automotive and aerospace suppliers, dental industry, tool and mold makers
Industry Verticals
Jewelry and watch industry; Tool and mold; Medical parts; Automotive and aircraft industry; Dental Industry
Competitors
Materialise; Proto Labs; Shapeways
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company entered liquidation with dissolution resolution dated March 13, 2019.
Major Milestones
Founded around 2000; Developed proprietary SLM machine for precious metals; Company entered liquidation with dissolution resolution dated March 13, 2019