Hartwig
Distributes and supports industrial 3D printing systems (including metal LPBF, polymer SLS/FDM/SLA) and provides comprehensive AM services, enabling manufacturers to adopt additive manufacturing with reduced downtime and optimized production environments.
- CEO / Founder
- Geoff Hartwig
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
EOS metal LPBF systems; Markforged FX10 and Digital Forge platform; Axtra3D Lumia.X1 Hi-Speed SLA printers; FormAlloy DED systems; Solukon depowdering systems; Sodick hybrid AM/EDM/milling machines; Additive manufacturing consulting and support services
Technological Advantage
Established distribution network across 14 U.S. states with 12,000+ machine tool installations, providing localized technical support and application engineering; proprietary integration of AM with CNC machining and EDM workflows.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides turnkey additive manufacturing solutions through distribution partnerships with leading AM technology providers (EOS, Markforged, Axtra3D, etc.), offering equipment sales, technical support, application engineering, and service to reduce implementation risk and accelerate ROI for industrial customers.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general CAD/PLM distributors, Hartwig focused specifically on industrial AM with deep machine tool integration, offering hands-on application support and a broader range of metal and polymer AM technologies through exclusive Midwest partnerships.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies in aerospace, automotive, medical, oil & gas, and industrial sectors seeking to integrate additive manufacturing into their production workflows.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Oil & Gas; Industrial Manufacturing; Construction; Farming
Competitors
GoEngineer; Fisher Unitech; CAD MicroSolutions
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 180 team members supporting customers from nine office locations; 12,000+ machine tools installed across 14 states; annual revenues estimated $100-$500 million.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1960 as a machine tool distributor; Entered additive manufacturing distribution in early 2020s; Formed partnerships with EOS, Markforged, Axtra3D, and others; Shut down additive manufacturing business at end of 2025
Notable Customers
Boeing; General Motors; Caterpillar; John Deere; Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon Technologies; Emerson Electric; BJC HealthCare; Mercy; SSM Health; Washington University in St. Louis; University of Missouri