KRONOS Mechatronics
KRONOS Mechatronics manufactures industrial-grade 5-axis 3D printed electronics (AME) systems—Helios (economic rapid prototyping) and Hyperion (production-scale)—combined with proprietary Aion 5X CAD/CAM software, delivering end-to-end services from PoC studies to electronics manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Jörg Dickerboom
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Helios 3D Electronics Printer (piezo-actuated, 5-axis, rapid prototyping); Hyperion 3D Electronics Printer (production-scale variant); Aion 5X CAD/CAM Software Platform (multi-machine architecture support); Product application services (PoC, EMS, contract manufacturing)
Technological Advantage
Eliminates traditional PCB assembly bottlenecks by integrating design-to-manufacturing workflow; reduces NRE (non-recurring engineering) costs vs. traditional circuit manufacturing; enables on-demand, low-volume production economics; freeform surface printing capability unavailable in competing flat-panel printing systems.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market for complex electronics by integrating PCB manufacturing, assembly (SMT), and structural fabrication into single modular 5-axis platform; eliminates manual assembly steps and enables freeform geometries; scalable from R&D to production with software-controlled quality.
How They Differentiate
KRONOS differentiates via (1) True 5-axis freeform printing vs. flat-panel competitors; (2) Modular, software-centric architecture (Aion 5X) supporting multi-machine scaling; (3) Integrated SMT+deposition in single system vs. post-processing workflows; (4) Piezo actuation enabling fine-feature resolution and speed; Concrete metric: Helios combines 'economic' rapid prototyping with 'complex 3D geometry' capability, positioning between low-cost flat printers and expensive multi-material systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electronics OEMs, contract manufacturers, R&D centers, aerospace/defense, medical device companies requiring integrated 3D electronics and structural components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Medical Devices; Electronics Manufacturing; Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Industrial IoT
Competitors
Optomec (3D electronics printing systems, competing in additive manufacturing electronics); Nano Dimension (3D electronics printers, PCB drilling/patterning focus); Cartesian (precision deposition systems for electronics)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Strategic partnership with APES announced (VoxelMatters); APES expanding additive manufactured electronics offerings using KRONOS Helios and Hyperion systems — indicates market validation and geographic/channel expansion in electronics manufacturing sector
Major Milestones
Product reintroduction through APES partnership (2025) — Helios and Hyperion systems re-launched into market; Aion 5X software platform launch — Next-generation CAD/CAM tool supporting multiple machine architectures; NKubator accelerator participation — EU deep-tech incubation program (timing ~2024); EU Funding & Tenders Portal registration (Org ID 874182140) — Government/innovation funding eligibility; Won LOPEC 2026 Startup Award for Best Business Potential (Feb 25, 2026, Munich), recognizing progress in in-mold/printed electronics (IME)
Official records
Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.
- [F] Horizon / CORDIS · 1 AM awardProject records derived from CORDIS, the European Union research results portal, CC BY 4.0.
- [F] ULTRA-LIGHT, SELF-CORRECTING, “LIVE” MIRRORS: Lowering the areal density of mirrors and maximizing performance with non-abrasive, additive, 3D-printed novel technology. · 2023
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- AMMO25-6153- Delivery of an integrated additive manufacturing ecosystem for advanced multi-material applications.Buyer: Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven · Supplier: KRONOS Mechatronics GmbH