Element22
Provides titanium component manufacturing services using sinter-based additive manufacturing technologies like Cold Metal Fusion (CMF) and lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), primarily for medical and consumer applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Matthias Scharvogel
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €777.8K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- BMWK (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Titanium MIM components; 3D printed titanium parts via CMF; LMM titanium parts; Medical implants (screws, brackets); Consumer products (bike pedals, smartwatch housings)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary titanium feedstock formulations and sintering processes optimized for AM, achieving high density and mechanical properties; early adopter of Cold Metal Fusion (CMF) technology for titanium.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables cost-effective, high-volume production of complex titanium components with reduced lead times compared to traditional methods, leveraging proprietary sinter-based AM processes.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on titanium with deep expertise in both MIM and sinter-based AM, offering integrated services from feedstock to finished parts; unlike pure AM service bureaus, combines traditional and additive methods for optimized production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Medical device manufacturers, aerospace companies, consumer product brands requiring high-volume titanium parts
Industry Verticals
Medical; Aerospace; Consumer Goods; Automotive
Competitors
Headmade Materials; MetShape; MIMPlus Technologies; CADmore
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
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Major Milestones
Founded in 2011; ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified since 2011; Added EN/AS 9100 certification in 2020; Adopted Cold Metal Fusion (CMF) technology in 2023; Collaborated with Incus on LMM titanium smartwatch housings
Notable Customers
Sturdy Cycles (titanium bike components); Utilis AG (tool manufacturer); Medical device companies (implants)