INPECA
Provides metal additive manufacturing services using LPBF technology for prototypes, development parts, and niche series volumes, primarily for automotive and aerospace applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Thomas Böllinger
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printed metal components via LPBF; High-performance machining; Aluminium sand casting; Measurement and scan technology; Engineering and heat treatment services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in LPBF for large-format metal components (e.g., engine blocks), validated through academic collaborations (e.g., Aachen University) and published research demonstrating fatigue performance improvements.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex metal prototypes and low-volume series by leveraging LPBF technology, enabling rapid iteration and functional testing while maintaining high strength and durability standards.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on LPBF for metal prototypes and niche series with integrated engineering services, unlike pure-play AM service bureaus that may lack traditional manufacturing capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, mechanical engineering companies, consumer goods producers
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Mechanical Engineering; Consumer Goods
Competitors
3D Systems; EOS; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue estimated at $26.8M with 200-500 employees and turnover in the 20-50 million Euro range
Major Milestones
2012: Founded as trading company within BÖLLINGER GROUP; Strategic shift to additive manufacturing production; Development of 3D printed aluminum engine block with Aachen University; Participation in Gaia-X Onboarding for SMEs initiative