German RepRap
A former German manufacturer of large-format FDM printers, now operating as the brand 'innovatiQ' within ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG, specializing in industrial 3D printing with both high-performance thermoplastics (FFF) and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LAM).
- CEO / Founder
- Florian Bautz
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $1.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Hehl and Keinath families (owners of Arburg)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["TiQ 2 (Successor to x500pro, for high-performance thermoplastics)","TiQ 5 (Liquid Additive Manufacturing for Liquid Silicone Rubber)","LiQ 320 (Previous generation LAM printer)"]
Technological Advantage
The integration into Arburg, a global leader in plastics processing machinery, provides unparalleled advantages in R&D, manufacturing excellence, and access to a worldwide sales and service network. The open material system offers customers flexibility and a wider range of applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing robust, large-format industrial 3D printers with an open material platform, including the unique capability for Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) of silicone, all backed by the global engineering, manufacturing, and service network of Arburg.
How They Differentiate
German RepRap (as innovatiQ) differentiates through its unique Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) technology for silicone parts, which most competitors do not offer. In the FFF space, it competes on large build volumes and high-temperature capabilities. The backing by Arburg provides a level of industrial credibility, service, and support that is a significant differentiator from other standalone 3D printer manufacturers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and engineering.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Industrial","Medical"]
Competitors
Stratasys; BigRep; UltiMaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully grew from a startup to a recognized industrial printer manufacturer, leading to its acquisition by a major industry player, Arburg, in 2020.
Major Milestones
["2010: Company founded as German RepRap GmbH by Florian Bautz.","2020: Acquired by the entrepreneurial families Hehl and Keinath, the owners of Arburg.","2020: Rebranded from German RepRap GmbH to innovatiQ GmbH + Co KG.","2021: All Arburg additive manufacturing activities, including innovatiQ, are consolidated into the new subsidiary ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG."]
Notable Customers
Information not publicly available.