GROB-WERKE
Develops Liquid Metal Printing (LMP) systems for high-speed, powder-free production of aluminum components.
- CEO / Founder
- German Wankmiller
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Grob Family
Technology & Products
Key Products
GROB-WERKE specializes in production and automation systems, including Liquid Metal Printing (LMP) systems for high-speed aluminum component production, 5-axis CNC machines, and solutions for electric vehicle manufacturing.
Technological Advantage
LMP technology provides a faster, safer alternative to powder-bed fusion for aluminum alloys, leveraging GROB's decades of expertise in automotive automation and production systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables high-speed, flexible production of aluminum parts without the safety risks and costs associated with powder handling, achieving axis speeds up to 30 m/min.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from powder-bed fusion (PBF) incumbents by using a liquid metal process that avoids powder-related safety hazards and high material costs while maintaining high production speeds.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive manufacturers and industrial producers requiring near-net-shape aluminum components.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Electromobility; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Fluent Metal, ADDiTEC (ElemX liquid metal jetting), ValCUN (Molten Metal Deposition)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Official site reports ~9,600 employees worldwide and €2.0 billion output; family-managed group with six production plants.
Major Milestones
1926: Founded in Munich; 1956: Brazil plant; 1968: HQ Mindelheim; 2022–23: GMP300 LMP system enter AM market; 2024: Bangalore plant opened; 2026: Centennial year; 1 Jul 2026: Olaf Böckers appointed CFO
Notable Customers
Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler, General Motors