Kraken

HardwareZaragoza, SpainFounded 2018· One of 1757 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops the world's largest hybrid multi-material additive and subtractive manufacturing system (20m x 8m x 6m build volume) for industrial large parts, integrating WAAM metal deposition, resin extrusion, arc spray, and milling.

CEO / Founder: José Antonio Dieste
Team Size: 11-50
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $4.5M
Latest Round: Grant
Key Investors: EU H2020 program

Technology & Products

Key Products

The KRAKEN machine is the world's largest hybrid multi-material additive and subtractive manufacturing system (20m x 8m x 6m build volume). It integrates WAAM metal deposition, resin extrusion, arc spray, and milling for industrial large parts, enabling the production of very large prototypes for architecture and creative industries.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary hybrid process combining additive and subtractive manufacturing in one system, protected by EU H2020 funding and developed by a consortium of 15 partners; enables large-part production with high speed and cost efficiency.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables 40% faster production, 25% higher productivity, and 30% cost reduction for large parts compared to conventional methods, with hybrid capabilities reducing lead times and material waste.

How They Differentiate

Offers 3x larger build volume than typical industrial AM systems (20m vs. <5m), hybrid capabilities (additive + subtractive) unlike single-process competitors, and higher deposition rates (120 kg/h resin vs. <50 kg/h for similar systems).

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers in automotive and construction sectors requiring large-scale, hybrid production capabilities

Industry Verticals

Automotive; Construction; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

SPEE3D; GE Additive; EOS GmbH

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Reported 300% YoY revenue growth in 2024; €2.8M revenue in 2023; expanded team from 25 to 65 employees since 2022

Major Milestones

System completion and market readiness in 2019; Validation in real manufacturing environments; Delivery of parts or full cells to clients

Notable Customers

Airbus, GKN Aerospace, Navantia, IDESA

https://krakenproject.eu

Why this company matters

Kraken develops the world's largest hybrid multi-material additive and subtractive manufacturing system, with a 20m x 8m x 6m build volume. The system integrates WAAM metal deposition, resin extrusion, arc spray, and milling in a single robotic cell, enabling production of very large prototypes and end-use parts for automotive, construction, and industrial manufacturing.

The KRAKEN machine achieves deposition rates of 120 kg/h for resin and 15 kg/h for aluminum, and claims 40% faster production, 25% higher productivity, and 30% cost reduction versus conventional methods. Its hybrid capability reduces lead times and material waste by combining additive and subtractive processes in one setup.

Kraken targets industrial manufacturers needing large-scale hybrid production. Notable customers include Airbus, GKN Aerospace, Navantia, and IDESA. The system was developed with EU H2020 funding and a consortium of 15 partners, including Aitiip Centro Tecnológico as coordinator, six large companies, five SMEs, three research organizations, and one industry association.

Kraken's competitive moat lies in its 3x larger build volume than typical industrial AM systems (20m vs. under 5m) and higher deposition rates. However, the company faces competition from SPEE3D, GE Additive, and EOS GmbH, and its niche focus on very large parts may limit market size. Reported 300% YoY revenue growth in 2024 and team expansion from 25 to 65 employees since 2022 suggest early traction.