Launhardt
Provides industrial SLS and HSS 3D printing services for series production of plastic components, specializing in soft TPU and PA12 materials for decentralized manufacturing in Germany.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Martin Launhardt
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €201K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- KMU-innovativ
Technology & Products
Key Products
Specializes in industrial SLS and HSS 3D printing services for series production of plastic components, including soft TPU and PA12 materials. Also offers extrusion services for thermoplastic products with metallic backing.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: High reproducibility, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness for series production. VERIFIED: HSS TPU proof-of-concept recognized by voxeljet's HSS Material Network as one of the softest on the market. DEFENSIBLE: Process expertise and material formulation know-how, though not explicitly patented.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates tooling costs and reduces lead times for series production (1-100,000 units) by leveraging SLS/HSS 3D printing, enabling cost-effective, decentralized manufacturing of complex plastic parts directly in Germany.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on German-based decentralized series production with specialized HSS TPU capabilities, contrasting with global platforms that outsource or lack specialized soft-material HSS expertise. Combines traditional extrusion/injection molding with AM for hybrid manufacturing solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring low-to-medium volume series production, prototyping, and custom plastic/metal components
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical/Orthopedics; Electrical/Installation; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
UST, Genpact, Happiest Minds
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Launhardt participates in R&D projects including the ReFlaM-LS project for recyclable, halogen-free, flame-retardant plastic powder and the HSS Material Network Proof of Concept III for spherical TPU powder, with partners such as Paderborn University, Fraunhofer IPA, and University of Bayreuth.
Major Milestones
1997: Founded by Erich Launhardt; 2019: Installed FDM system for prototyping; 2021: Second generation (Dr. Martin & Christian Launhardt) took over management; 2024: Expanded industrial 3D printing portfolio with HSS TPU capabilities
Notable Customers
Otofaktur; microhelis.de; Bicalla; Voxeljet; Ossberger; HUECK System GmbH & Co. KG; K+K Klebetechnik; Roxtec GmbH; Durable