Ekstrametal
Provides sand binder jetting 3D printing services for molds and cores to produce cast iron components, enabling rapid prototyping and short-run production for industrial customers.
- CEO / Founder
- Sukru Atilgan
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment (50% ownership by Or Metal Döküm San)
- Key Investors
- Or Metal Döküm San (50% ownership)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D sand printing services (molds/cores); Nodular and grey cast iron castings; Machining/finishing services; Design-to-production solutions
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Proprietary integration of binder jetting with traditional foundry processes enables production of complex internal geometries and rapid turnaround. Defensible through operational know-how and ExOne partnership.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for cast parts from months to weeks by 3D printing sand molds/cores, enabling production of complex geometries impossible with traditional tooling while maintaining high-quality standards.
How They Differentiate
Ekstrametal differentiates itself by offering 16,000 tons/year casting capacity and 9,000 tons/year machining, leveraging over 30 years of foundry experience with a strong focus on EU exports. They also emphasize rapid prototyping and short-run production for complex geometries using 3D printing to reduce lead times and avoid pattern modification costs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in agriculture, shipbuilding, railways, construction, hydraulics, and machine manufacturing requiring complex cast parts.
Industry Verticals
Agricultural Machinery; Shipbuilding; Railways; Construction; Hydraulics; Machine Manufacturing
Competitors
Döktas, Erkunt
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
10,000 tons/year casting capacity; 3,500 tons/year machining capacity; 220 total employees
Major Milestones
1987: Founded as a medium-sized foundry; 2008: Awarded as top small-medium exporter in Ankara; 2010s: First Turkish foundry to purchase ExOne binder jetting system; 2022: Participated in CastForge fair
Notable Customers
Companies in agricultural machinery, shipbuilding, machine manufacturing, railways, construction, and hydraulics industries.