FKM Sintertechnik
German industrial 3D printing service bureau specializing in high-quality SLS plastic and metal AM for production components.
- CEO / Founder
- Christian Blöcher & Matthias Henkel
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Government/public sources (e.g., VariKa-Netwo program)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Plastic SLS Services, Metal Additive Manufacturing, Post-Processing, Assembly & QA
Technological Advantage
Extensive SLS/metal AM expertise with automotive/aerospace certifications and proven production-scale reliability
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Industrial-grade SLS 3D printing services with ISO certifications and 30+ years of manufacturing expertise for production components.
How They Differentiate
Industrial discipline approach with automotive/aerospace certifications and integrated post-processing
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs, automotive suppliers, aerospace manufacturers, medical device makers, industrial enterprises
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Machinery
Competitors
Shapeways, Solukon, Protolabs, regional German service bureaus
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: Less than $5 million (estimated); Over 5,000 orders per year on 31 machines; More than 40 industrial production systems in Germany; Several thousand parts produced per year; One of Germany's largest service providers for 3D-printed parts
Major Milestones
1994: Founded as 3D printing service provider; 2019: 25+ years in business; 2023: 30+ years of additive manufacturing experience; 2023: Commissioned world's first 3D printing plant for industrial-scale manufacturing; 2024: VX1000 HSS installation scheduled at headquarters
Notable Customers
Automotive suppliers; Aerospace companies; Mechanical engineering firms; Medical technology companies; Aviation sector