Elektror
High-performance industrial fans and side channel blowers for 3D printing processes—loss-free inert gas circulation, metal powder handling, and component post-treatment.
- CEO / Founder
- Ulrich W. Kreher
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-performance industrial fans: side channel blowers, centrifugal fans; custom variants for metal AM applications (inert gas circulation, powder handling, post-treatment). 95+ year manufacturing heritage.
Technological Advantage
95+ year manufacturing heritage; deep expertise in dust-free, contamination-free powder handling; ability to design custom variants to exact specifications; established global logistics and after-sales support; Chinese manufacturing presence (Changzhou facility, 2,000 m²).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Precise air technology systems tailored to 3D printing workflows: loss-free inert gas extraction/circulation for metal AM (LPBF, DED), metal powder processing without cross-contamination, and optimized cooling/drying of printed components. Customized design from planning to commissioning; ATEX-certified options; full pressure/flow-rate range from low-pressure to high-pressure applications.
How They Differentiate
95+ year proven manufacturing excellence; deep contamination-free powder expertise; custom engineering capability; global supply chain and after-sales support; established presence in China.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Metal AM equipment OEMs (system integrators), powder processing facilities, metal 3D printing service bureaus, industrial manufacturers with in-house AM.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing, Powder Processing, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Components, Medical Device Manufacturing
Competitors
Pfeiffer Vacuum, Busch Vakuum, APT Vacuum (powder handling); alternative: custom in-house fan solutions by equipment OEMs.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue doubled from 2017 to 2022; $19.6M revenue (2025); expanded manufacturing capacity in China (Changzhou facility, 2,000 m², opened July 2023); established regional offices in Beijing, Changzhou, and Chengdu.
Major Milestones
1924: Founded; 2013: Established sales company in Beijing; 2023: Opened Changzhou manufacturing facility (2,000 m²); 2025: Formnext exhibition participation; revenue $19.6M
Notable Customers
Metal AM equipment OEMs, European and Chinese powder processing facilities, aerospace and automotive suppliers.