Laempe Mössner Sinto
Integrated sand core 3D printing systems (L3D series) and core production equipment for foundries, combining binder-jetting additive manufacturing with conventional core shooting technology to enable flexible, high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Andreas Mössner, André Klimm, Frank Arlt
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Sintokogio Ltd (Sinto Group) - 40% stake
Technology & Products
Key Products
Machines and systems for core shops including core shooters (LHL-series, LFB-series, L-series, LL-series), solutions for sand preparation, gassing, subsequent treatment, automation (flexible handling, robotic and conveyor systems), and turnkey core package assembly. They offer integrated 3D sand printing systems (L3D series) and conventional core shooting technology.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary binder jetting process integrated with conventional core production eliminates foundry need for separate capital expenditures on additive vs. conventional equipment; microwave curing technology reduces cycle times and improves quality; open 3D printer system architecture enables customer customization and ecosystem partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces foundry core production complexity and cycle times through integrated 3D sand printing and conventional equipment in single system; eliminates separate capital expenditures; enables flexible, on-demand manufacturing while supporting digital transformation.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration: only company offering all core production methods (conventional + additive + hybrid) in unified systems; proprietary microwave technology (LMW) reduces hardening cycle time; 15,000+ installed machines provide competitive moat through customer lock-in and ecosystem effects; partnership with world's largest foundry equipment manufacturer (Sinto) strengthens market position.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Foundries serving automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, and industrial applications
Industry Verticals
Automotive (through foundries); Mechanical Engineering; Energy and Power Generation; Pump Technology; Foundry Equipment
Competitors
Kurtz Ersa, Lüber
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 15,000 machines delivered worldwide; $62.3M annual revenue (2025); ~350 employees globally; expanded from family business (founded 1980) to international operations with subsidiaries in Germany, India, and China; delivered first full-automated sand core 3D printing production line to BMW (December 2024).
Major Milestones
Founded 1980 by Dipl.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Laempe as family business; Strategic minority stake acquisition by Sinto Group (Japan); Strategic partnership with Lüber (Switzerland) announced; Delivered full-automated 3D printing line to BMW Group foundry, Landshut (December 2024); Won Formnext (R)Evolution Award 2025; Recognized among 150 most innovative companies in East Germany (2019)
Notable Customers
BMW Group (received full-automated 3D printing line, December 2024); William Lee Ltd (Castings PLC Group subsidiary); Global foundries across automotive, mechanical engineering, energy sectors