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
- $27.0M
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Family-owned (HERZ family); KfW Bank; BMBF/Fraunhofer; Siemens Energy
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA filament (1.75mm, 2.85mm); ABS filament (multiple colors); PETG filament; TPS (thermoplastic elastomer) filament; Specialty filaments (metallic, composite formulations); Plastic welding equipment; Extruders; Air heaters; Thermal process technology equipment; Heating and bending machines
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