HA Group
Develops and produces advanced binder systems and coatings for sand-based 3D printing in the foundry industry.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Stefan Pfaffenbach
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH
Technology & Products
Key Products
HA Group develops and produces advanced binder systems and coatings for sand-based 3D printing in the foundry industry, including inorganic binders, Arkopal RP (Rapid Prototyping) coatings, resin coated sands, refractory coatings, and metal feeding systems.
Technological Advantage
Pioneer in foundry AM with a global network of over 30 countries; only producer in Mexico with localized technical support for foundry chemistry in 3D printing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces environmental impact and improves casting precision by providing inorganic binder systems that eliminate emissions during pouring while maintaining high dimensional accuracy for complex sand molds.
How They Differentiate
Focus on environmentally friendly inorganic binders and a long-standing partnership with voxeljet for optimized binder-machine compatibility and exclusive warranties.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Foundries (iron, steel, non-ferrous casting) and aerospace manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
Foundry; Casting; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
ASK Chemicals; Voxeljet; ExOne (Desktop Metal)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Mexico's 3D printing market projected to grow at 27.3% CAGR through 2022; 1,800+ employees globally across 30+ countries.
Major Milestones
Established partnership with voxeljet for binder system optimization; Launched inorganic binder systems for emission-free casting; Expanded operations into Mexico via HA México subsidiary
Notable Customers
voxeljet (long-standing partnership for optimized binder-machine compatibility and exclusive warranties)