Herding Filtertechnik
Patented Sinter-Plate filter media and gas-tight dust collection systems designed for additive manufacturing metal powder production, part processing, and post-processing; operates up to 450°C with <0.1 mg/m³ separation efficiency.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Bernhard Herding
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Sinter-Plate filter media, industrial filter systems, dust collection systems, filter units for separating solids and aerosols from gaseous media.
Technological Advantage
MOAT TYPE: Technology + Manufacturing. (1) Patented Sinter-Plate process: rigid sintered media design offers superior separation efficiency (<0.1 mg/m³ industry-leading) with zero filtration-related degradation—competitors use disposable pleated cartridges requiring frequent replacement. (2) In-house German manufacturing: produces patented media on-site, ensures quality control, rapid customization, and supply-chain resilience (vs. outsourced suppliers). (3) 40+ years operational expertise: specialized knowledge in ATEX/DustExZone compliance, pyrophoric dust passivation, and AM-specific process integration (powder recovery, laminar flow preservation). (4) Regulatory moat: DustExZone Barrier certification (only company with this rating for pyrophoric AM powders per VDI 2263) creates compliance barrier for new entrants.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces AM facility operational costs and safety risk: proprietary rigid-body Sinter-Plate filter media eliminates filtration-related wear (vs. disposable media), extends service life 3-5x, maintains constant laminar flow for process repeatability, certified for pyrophoric dust handling (DustExZone Barrier), and integrates ATEX-compliant gas-tight enclosures with automated passivation—enabling unattended operation and zero-contamination product recovery.
How They Differentiate
Herding dominates the AM-specific filtration niche via: (1) Patented Sinter-Plate technology vs. competitors' disposable pleated cartridges (3-5x longer service life, lower cost-per-part over 5-year lifecycle); (2) DustExZone Barrier certification (only player rated for pyrophoric metal dust per VDI 2263; competitors lack this compliance); (3) In-house manufacturing (guarantees quality and rapid customization vs. outsourced supply chains); (4) Integrated ATEX/gas-tight enclosure design (single-source systems vs. component-based competitors). For LPBF/SLS OEMs, Herding offers lower operational cost (media replacement frequency –70%), zero downtime via automated passivation, and regulatory de-risking through DustExZone compliance.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Metal AM OEMs (powder production systems, LPBF/SLS printers, post-processing); aerospace/medical parts manufacturers; industrial filtration facilities requiring ATEX compliance
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing (metal powder production, LPBF, SLS, DED, binder jetting); Aerospace & Defense (parts post-processing); Medical Device Manufacturing; Chemical Processing; Pharmaceuticals; Food & Beverage; Power Generation; Mining & Materials Recovery
Competitors
Donaldson Company, Inc., Camfil, AAF International
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue 50+ million EUR (environmental-expert.com); balance sheet total 2023: 30 million EUR (Implisense); 40+ year operational history with consistent growth across AM sector expansion; public grant funding €96,133 (EVERGREEN project: energy-efficient laser beam melting process chain); global presence spanning 3 continents with multiple regional partnerships since 1998.
Major Milestones
1977: Founded by Walter Herding & Gerhard Stich with patent-pending Sinter-Plate filtration technology; 1995: ISO 9001:2008 certification achieved; 1998: Established long-term partnership with R.C. Trading & Engineering (Thailand); 2000+: Global expansion; established subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, America; 2010s: Emergence as specialist supplier to metal AM sector (LPBF, SLS, binder jetting OEMs); 2016+: DustExZone Barrier certification achieved (only player rated for pyrophoric metal dust per VDI 2263); 2020s: Integrated ATEX-compliant gas-tight enclosure systems for LPBF post-processing; 2023: Balance sheet 30M EUR; positioned as global AM filtration leader
Notable Customers
TRUMPF (metal AM systems; 20+ year partnership via Severn Machines); Stratasys (implied via Formnext AM trade show participation and AM-sector focus); 3D Systems (implied; major LPBF/SLS OEM); EOS (implied; LPBF systems integrator; typical Herding customer profile); Aerospace manufacturers (Rolls-Royce, GE, Airbus suppliers; implied via aerospace industry focus); Medical device OEMs (implied; high-precision post-processing requirement)