Post-ProcessingSela pri Dolenjskih Toplicah, SloveniaFounded 1964· One of 132 Post-Processing companies tracked by AMPulse
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
$8.1M
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
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
FerroECOBlast applies over 60 years of surface treatment expertise to additive manufacturing post-processing. While most industrial blasting equipment makers treat AM as an afterthought, FerroECOBlast has built integrated systems that combine de-powdering, support removal, and surface finishing into a single automated workflow. Its Addiblast platform, premiered at Formnext Connect in 2020, targets the bottleneck that keeps metal and polymer AM from scaling beyond prototyping.
The company's core technology centers on automated cold spray and blasting systems designed specifically for AM part geometries. These systems handle delicate lattice structures and internal channels that manual methods struggle with, reducing post-processing time by 50-70% according to the company. FerroECOBlast also offers blast rooms and dust collectors for larger production environments, and its DentalBlast system addresses medical implant finishing.
Customers include aerospace primes such as Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, automotive OEMs Renault and Volkswagen, and medical device manufacturers like Carl Zeiss. The company serves manufacturers using metal LPBF, binder jetting, and polymer AM processes across aerospace, medical implant, automotive, and industrial production. Its 2023 revenue of €7.94 million and 39 employees reflect a focused operation serving both traditional surface treatment and AM-specific post-processing markets.
FerroECOBlast's competitive moat lies in its proprietary equipment design IP and trade secrets around cold spray and blasting for AM. The main risk is that larger industrial equipment players like Atlas Copco could integrate AM-specific features into their broader product lines. The company's participation in the KET4CleanProduction project and partnerships with KET Technology Centres suggest it is investing in eco-friendly pre-treatment processes to stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
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