MaterialsEssen, GermanyFounded 2007· One of 1019 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse
Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals offering a range of polymer materials for additive manufacturing including polyamide powders and photopolymers suitable for various 3D printing technologies.
CEO / Founder
Christian Kullmann
Team Size
10000+
Stage
Public
Total Funding
Publicly Traded
Latest Round
IPO
Key Investors
RAG-Stiftung
Technology & Products
Key Products
INFINAM® PA polyamide powders (including PA12 and PA613), INFINAM® PEEK filaments, INFINAM® TPA thermoplastic amide powders, INFINAM® RG photopolymer resins, VESTOSINT® Polyamide 12 powders, RESOMER® bioresorbable polymers, VESTAKEEP® PEEK filaments (implant and care grade)
Technological Advantage
Expertise in polymer science to create materials with tailored properties and a global supply chain for reliable delivery worldwide.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-performance, reliable, and customized polymer materials enabling industrial-scale 3D printing of durable and functional parts.
How They Differentiate
Long-standing expertise in PA12 production, comprehensive ready-to-use materials, and strong collaborations with leading 3D printer manufacturers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and defense companies.
Consistent revenue growth focusing on expanding high-performance polymer portfolios for additive manufacturing.
Major Milestones
Public listing in 2013, Expansion of INFINAM® brand and material portfolio, Strategic 3D printer manufacturer partnerships for material certification, Opened advanced 3D printing technology center in Austin, Texas
Notable Customers
Major automotive manufacturers; Aerospace companies; Medical device producers; Apple; Google; Amazon
Leading domains: process (9), equipment (7), material (1)
Filings by year: 2012: 7 · 2008: 2
FIBRES FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF A MOULDED BODY FORMED IN LAYERS03231589 · EP
FIBRES FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF A MOULDED BODY FORMED IN LAYERS02282884 · EP
Use and manufacture of coated filaments for extrusion-based 3D printing methods2016501137 · JP
Multicolor extrusion 3D printing2016501136 · JP
USE AND PRODUCTION OF COATED FILAMENTS FOR EXTRUSION-BASED 3D PRINTING PROCESSES2014072148 · WO
Funding rounds
IPO€2B2013-04Lead: RAG-Stiftung, CVC Capital Partners · Source
Private Equity€2.4B2008-06Lead: CVC Capital Partners · Source
Why this company matters
AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure
Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that has built a broad portfolio of polymer materials for additive manufacturing. Its INFINAM brand includes polyamide powders such as PA12 and PA613, PEEK filaments, thermoplastic amide powders, and photopolymer resins. The company also supplies VESTOSINT polyamide 12 powders and RESOMER bioresorbable polymers for medical applications. With more than 20 years of experience producing polymer powders for 3D printing, Evonik positions itself as a leading supplier of ready-to-use materials compatible with multiple printer brands.
The company targets industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and consumer goods. Its materials are used in powder bed fusion processes such as HP Multi Jet Fusion and EOS laser sintering, as well as in stereolithography and filament-based printing. Evonik has established partnerships with major printer OEMs including HP, EOS, Stratasys, Carbon, 3D Systems, Cubicure, Evolve Additive Solutions, and Farsoon. These collaborations focus on material certification and process optimization for production-grade parts.
Evonik's competitive advantage lies in its deep polymer science expertise and global supply chain, which enable tailored material properties and reliable delivery. The company competes with Arkema, BASF 3D Printing Solutions, and Solvay in the polymer AM materials space. A key open question is how Evonik will maintain its position as the polyamide powder market matures and new high-performance thermoplastics enter the field. Its 2013 public listing and the opening of an advanced 3D printing technology center in Austin, Texas, signal continued investment in AM-specific R&D and customer support.