IVA Schmetz
Market leader in vacuum and atmospheric furnace systems for industrial heat treatment, with specialized expertise in additive manufacturing post-processing (debinding and sintering).
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Thomas Wülfing
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment - Undisclosed - July 2019
- Key Investors
- European Capital S.A. SICAR; LOI Thermprocess GmbH; Tenova; Techint Group; Ningbo Qijing Holding Co., Ltd.; Qizhi GmbH; Shanghai Qizhi
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vacuum furnaces; Atmospheric furnaces; Debinding systems; Sintering systems
Technological Advantage
Deep process knowledge in vacuum heat treatment combined with SYSTEM CARB PLUS LPC (low-pressure carburizing) technology and a digital service platform that enables remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Tailor-made vacuum and atmosphere furnaces with comprehensive service and MULTIBRAND maintenance, enabling reliable heat treatment and sintering for AM metal parts and traditional industrial components.
How They Differentiate
IVA Schmetz combines 80 years of vacuum and atmosphere furnace expertise with manufacturer-independent MULTIBRAND SERVICE, allowing customers to consolidate heat treatment equipment maintenance regardless of brand — a key differentiator for AM debinding and sintering workflows.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, medical device manufacturers, automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering and toolmaking firms requiring precision heat treatment for 3D-printed and conventionally manufactured components.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Aerospace; Medical Technology; Tooling
Competitors
Ipsen International (Germany/USA); Seco/Warwick (Poland)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded: 1945; Employees: 20-49 or approx. 180 (conflicting); Predictive maintenance product in use across Europe since 2016; No revenue, sales growth, or other metrics available; Estimated valuation: $24,000,000; Annual revenue: $7,500,000
Major Milestones
Founded 1948 as IVA (Industrieöfen und Vakuumanlagen) in Menden, Sauerland. Developed expertise in vacuum and atmosphere furnaces for heat treatment. Rebranded to IVA Schmetz GmbH. Launched EASY RFQ online configurator for custom furnace ordering. Introduced MULTIBRAND SERVICE for competitor furnace maintenance. Serves global customers across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.
Notable Customers
leading steel supplier in Taiwan