GRATZ Prototyping
Delivers rapid prototyping and engineering services using SLS and DMLS, integrated with rapid casting and simulation for complex industrial components.
- CEO / Founder
- Carsten Scheuermann
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- No known funding rounds
- Key Investors
- No known investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Prototyping; Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS); Rapid Casting Services; Engineering Simulation & Parts Management
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Seamless process chain from CAD to prototype with expert material selection. VERIFIED: Proven DMLS and SLS implementation for high-accuracy parts; rapid casting validated as low-cost alternative to direct metal printing. DEFENSIBLE: Process integration and engineering expertise (replicable but requires specialized know-how).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping costs and lead times by combining SLS/DMLS with rapid casting and engineering simulation, eliminating expensive tooling for complex geometries.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on hybrid rapid casting + AM workflows for complex metal geometries, offering lower cost-per-part than direct metal printing while maintaining engineering-grade simulation and localized DACH support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive OEMs, special machinery manufacturers, and industrial engineering firms
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Special Machinery; Industrial Engineering
Competitors
Protolabs; Stratasys Direct; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Geographic expansion indicated by the presence of a second operational location/branch in Weinsberg (registered under Amtsgericht Stuttgart HRB 726422) alongside the Dieburg headquarters.
Major Milestones
Achieved TISAX certification for automotive data security; Passed EcoVadis sustainability assessment; Expanded to multi-site operations in Dieburg and Weinsberg
Notable Customers
Automotive suppliers (e.g., Bosch group affiliates), aerospace firms in Germany, medical device manufacturers