Kaut-Bullinger
Kaut-Bullinger's 3D printing business was a German value-added reseller of HP Multi Jet Fusion industrial polymer 3D printers, post-processing equipment (AMT, Teknox) and application/production support, acquired by Bechtle Additive Manufacturing Deutschland in September 2026.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Brech
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
HP Jet Fusion 3D printers (4200, 5200, 1200), HP open-platform 3D materials, AMT post-processing/automation systems, Teknox dyeing/coloring systems, used/refurbished 3D printers, application consulting and 3D print production services.
Technological Advantage
Deep specialization in HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) polymer powder-bed-fusion workflow plus integrated post-processing automation partnerships (AMT, Teknox), enabling a full production-grade AM service rather than machine sales alone.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Full-service HP Multi Jet Fusion reseller offering machine selection, materials, post-processing automation (smoothing, blasting, dyeing) and application support for customers moving from prototyping to serial industrial production.
How They Differentiate
Positioned itself as one of Europe's busiest Multi Jet Fusion operations with strong technical/application support, distinguishing on service depth and post-processing integration rather than price alone.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial and commercial customers (manufacturing, medical, automotive-adjacent) seeking HP Multi Jet Fusion polymer additive manufacturing capacity and end-to-end 3D print production workflow support in the German market.
Industry Verticals
Industrial manufacturing, Medical, general serial/prototype production
Competitors
Bechtle Additive Manufacturing Deutschland (pre-acquisition, described in German trade press as Kaut-Bullinger's biggest HP 3D-print competitor); other German/European HP Multi Jet Fusion resellers and industrial AM service bureaus
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Parent company Kaut-Bullinger founded 1794 as a Munich-based purveyor/office supplies company; ~2016-2017: partnered with HP as an early adopter for HP's 3D printing initiative (HP Multi Jet Fusion); operated printing-solution-partner.de as dedicated 3D/AM storefront; September 14, 2026: 3D printing business unit (Business Unit 3D) acquired by Bechtle Additive Manufacturing Deutschland via asset deal (purchase price undisclosed), with Kaut-Bullinger exiting the 3D printing business entirely.