HERZ Filament
Developer and manufacturer of premium 3D printing filaments (PLA, ABS, PETG, TPS, specialty materials) and plastic welding equipment for additive manufacturing and plastic processing applications across Europe.
- CEO / Founder
- Martina Herz
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
HERZ GmbH develops and manufactures devices, machines, and accessories for plastic processing and process heating, including hot air welding machines, hand welding extruders, butt welding machines for plastic sheets and pipes, and 3D printing filaments.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary thermal processing and material formulation knowledge from decades of plastic welding and extrusion equipment development; ability to produce specialized filament variants; direct access to plastic processing equipment ecosystem (synergistic cross-selling).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-quality European-manufactured 3D printing filaments with consistent material properties, specialized formulations (metallic, flexible, engineering polymers), and integrated thermal processing equipment support; 50+ years of plastics expertise provides material reliability and technical guidance.
How They Differentiate
German-manufactured quality reputation; integrated thermal technology and plastic processing heritage; broader product portfolio (filaments + processing equipment); European regional presence vs. primarily Asian competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professional 3D printing users, industrial plastic processing facilities, European manufacturers
Industry Verticals
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing; Plastic Processing; Thermal Technology; Manufacturing
Competitors
Ultimaker (polymer materials + printer hardware); MatterHackers (polymer filament specialty supplier); Prusament / Prusa Research (premium FDM filaments); Filamentive (UK-based polymer filament manufacturer)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
50+ years of continuous operation in plastics and thermal technology; Entry into 3D printing filament market (via shop.filamentonline.de); Multi-country European distribution network established
Notable Customers
BMW Group; Siemens Energy; MAN Truck & Bus; Airbus Helicopters