FerroECOBlast
Develops automated post-processing solutions (e.g., Addiblast) for additive manufacturing parts, including de-powdering, support removal, and surface treatment, reducing manual labor by up to 80%.
- CEO / Founder
- Mojca Črtalič Andolšek
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €7.5M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- South Central Ventures (SCV); SID Banka; BIC Ljubljana; Prva Group; HROB Fund; Euroquity; European Commission; Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SEF)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Automated post-processing solutions (e.g., Addiblast) for additive manufacturing parts, including de-powdering, support removal, and surface treatment; blast rooms; dust collectors; eco-friendly surface treatment systems.
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Patented cold spray and blasting technologies for AM part finishing; DEFENSIBLE through trade secrets and equipment design IP. CLAIMED: 80% reduction in manual labor vs. traditional methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces post-processing time for AM parts by 50-70% through automated blasting and cleaning systems, improving surface finish consistency and enabling higher-volume production.
How They Differentiate
Specializes exclusively in AM post-processing vs. general industrial equipment competitors; offers integrated solutions combining de-powdering, support removal, and surface treatment in single systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, medical implant, automotive, and general industrial manufacturers using metal and polymer AM
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Alemite Lubrication; Atlas Copco; Bremick Fasteners PTY LTD
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue €7.94M (2023), net profit €0.11M (2023), EBITDA €0.78M (2023), 39 employees[3][4]
Major Milestones
Founded in 1964 as family workshop; Launched FerroECOBlast Europe trademark; Developed DentalBlast for medical implants (2020s); Premiered Addiblast at Formnext Connect (2020); Received KET4SME micro-grant for eco-friendly pre-treatment
Notable Customers
Cimos Pipistrel; Akrapovič; Goodyear Dunlop Sava Tires; Carl Zeiss; Airbus; Volvo; Swarovski; Krka; Sandoz; General Electric; Pratt & Whitney; Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant; Elan; Renault; Volkswagen