Hetitec
Provides rapid metal casting services using 3D-printed sand molds and cores, delivering machined castings up to 600kg within days for prototyping, spare parts, and small series production.
- CEO / Founder
- Heikki Kantola
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Not disclosed
- Latest Round
- Expansion funding round
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D-printed sand molds and cores; Casting simulations; Production of cast parts from steel (including duplex), grey/ductile iron (including ADI, SiMo), and aluminum alloys; Machining of final parts; Prototype casting; Spare parts casting; Small series casting
Technological Advantage
Proprietary process integration (3D printing → casting → machining) enables 7-day delivery for large castings vs. traditional weeks-long timelines, with build volumes up to 2,000 mm × 1,000 mm × 1,000 mm using Voxeljet printers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces casting lead times from weeks to days (e.g., delivery within 7 days for large castings) by integrating 3D printing into foundry workflows, eliminating traditional tooling and enabling on-demand production of intricate parts with high accuracy.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general AM hardware firms, Hetitec specializes in end-to-end rapid casting services using sand binder jetting, offering faster turnaround (days vs. weeks) and integrated post-processing vs. competitors' broader but less focused offerings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
European manufacturers in diesel motors, lifts, transfer gear, electric motors, paper/pulp processing, shipbuilding, energy, and automotive industries requiring urgent, complex metal parts.
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing; Automotive; Energy; Shipbuilding; Paper and Pulp Processing; Heavy Machinery
Competitors
voxeljet AG; 3D Systems; Stratasys; EOS GmbH; Desktop Metal
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded internationally and invested in a VX2000 3D printer in 2021 to enhance production capabilities
Major Milestones
2013: Founded as a 3D printing center for sand molds/cores with Voxeljet VX1000; 2018: Scaled to full foundry model (Casting Age 4.0); 2021: Added VX2000 large-format printer to expand capacity; Achieved PED certification; Reported $1 million annual revenue in 2025
Notable Customers
Many leading European manufacturers (not named individually)