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Hofmann – Ihr Möglichmacher

ServiceLichtenfels, GermanyFounded 1991· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides comprehensive additive manufacturing services including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and small-batch production for metal and plastic components across automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer industries.

CEO / Founder
Oliver Hofmann
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Established
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
No external funding rounds identified

Technology & Products

Key Products

Toolmaking, mechanical engineering, contract manufacturing, particle foam, and automation solutions. Specializes in additive manufacturing, injection molding, and rapid prototyping for metal and plastic components.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary expertise in integrating conventional and innovative manufacturing processes; early adopter of 3D printing technology (one of first two German companies to own a 3D printer); recognized as one of largest rapid prototyping providers globally.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Full-service engineering from CAD model to small series with single-source responsibility, reducing lead times and providing cost-effective solutions for complex manufacturing tasks.

How They Differentiate

Offers comprehensive single-source solutions from design to production with expertise in both metal and polymer AM technologies; combines additive and conventional manufacturing for hybrid approaches; recognized as one of largest rapid prototyping providers with decades of experience.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers requiring complex assemblies, prototypes, and small-series production

Industry Verticals

Automotive; Aerospace; Medical; Consumer Products

Competitors

3D Systems; Stratasys; Materialise

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Won 'Bayerns Best 50' award for above-average employee and revenue growth over five years; previously part of Hofmann Innovation Group which grew from €22M to €50M revenue.

Major Milestones

Founded in 1991 as classic model-making company; One of first two German companies to own a 3D printer; Rebranded to Hofmann – Ihr Möglichmacher; Won Bayerns Best 50 award in 2015 and again later; Presented first 3D-printed metal Bayerns Best 50 award; Developed into one of largest rapid prototyping providers globally