Normfinish
Develops and manufactures Normfinish abrasive blasting systems for post-processing of 3D printed polymer and metal parts, achieving injection-molding-like surface quality.
- CEO / Founder
- André Gaalman
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Acquired by SurfacePrep
- Latest Round
- Acquired by SurfacePrep
- Key Investors
- SurfacePrep (Acquirer)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Normfinish abrasive blasting systems; Blast cabinets; Industrial cleaning solutions; Tooling and automation products
Technological Advantage
Proprietary abrasive blasting processes achieve surface quality comparable to injection molding (Ra < 0.8 µm) for 3D printed parts, protected by trade secrets and industry certifications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces post-processing time for 3D printed parts by up to 70% while delivering consistent, high-quality finishes that meet aerospace and medical standards, enabling scalable AM production.
How They Differentiate
Specializes exclusively in AM post-processing with Normfinish systems, offering 3x faster cycle times than generic blasting solutions and integration with Industry 4.0 environments.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, 3D printer producers, specialized 3D print service providers
Industry Verticals
Medical; Automotive; Aerospace; Consumer Products
Competitors
Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.; Chemco, Inc.; Rodeco Company
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue of $4 million in 2025; participation in trade shows (TechniShow 2024 and Technishow 2026); acquisition by SurfacePrep indicating strategic growth; expansion of capacity with three identical cells
Major Milestones
Founded in 1939; Launched Normfinish brand for AM post-processing 15+ years ago; Acquired by SurfacePrep in 2024