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HERZ Filament

MaterialsNeuwied, GermanyFounded 1964· One of 931 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

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