Langer Engineering
Provides specialized metal 3D printing (SLM/LPBF) services, SLM machine maintenance/spare parts, and AM consulting/training for industrial clients.
- CEO / Founder
- Hans-Peter Langer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D Printing Services (SLM/LPBF); SLM Machine Maintenance & Spare Parts; AM Consulting & Training; Parameter Development; Metallurgical Testing; Sand 3D Printers; CLIP Polymer Systems
Technological Advantage
(Claimed) 20+ years of hands-on SLM expertise enabling rapid workflow optimization and reduced print failures. (Verified) Specialized focus on parameter development and metallurgical validation for high-performance alloys, creating high switching costs for clients relying on their technical support. Defensible via proprietary process knowledge and long-term service relationships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates capital expenditure on metal AM equipment while reducing production lead times and machine downtime through expert SLM parameter development, metallurgical validation, and OEM-agnostic maintenance services.
How They Differentiate
Unlike high-volume aggregators (Xometry, Protolabs) that prioritize part fulfillment, Langer Engineering operates as a technical partner offering OEM-agnostic SLM machine maintenance, custom parameter optimization, and metallurgical validation, directly addressing equipment downtime and process qualification bottlenecks.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, medical device, and automotive manufacturers requiring certified metal AM parts, SLM machine support, and workflow optimization
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; 3D Systems Additive Services
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 20 years of expertise in additive manufacturing; Serves industrial clients across aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors
Major Milestones
2010: Founded; 2015: Expanded SLM machine services; 2020: Launched comprehensive AM consulting and training programs