LIGHTWAY
Full-service provider for 3D metal printing and CNC machining, offering end-to-end solutions from design to finished components for complex metal parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Hilger
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €353,179
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D metal printing services (SLM/SLS); CNC machining (5-axis); Design and engineering; Material and parameter development; Post-processing (surface treatment, assembly); Quality assurance
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in SLM parameter development for materials like copper and titanium, enabling production of components (e.g., structural heat sinks) only feasible with additive methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for complex metal parts by integrating additive manufacturing with CNC machining in-house, enabling rapid prototyping and production with full quality control.
How They Differentiate
Offers integrated full-service (design, 3D printing, CNC machining, finishing) unlike pure hardware manufacturers (EOS, SLM Solutions) or limited-service providers; ranked among top 10 3D printing service providers in Germany.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial customers requiring high-precision, complex metal components in small to medium series
Industry Verticals
Motorsports (Formula 1, GT3, hypercars); Automotive; Aerospace; Medical technology; Semiconductor technology; Mechanical engineering
Competitors
EOS GmbH; SLM Solutions; Rosswag Engineering
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Produces over 25,000 individual parts annually; serves over 50 global customers with 50+ projects annually.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2016; Ranked among top 10 3D printing service providers in Germany (2019); Testing DMG Mori Lasertec 30 SLM 3rd Gen printers (2024)
Notable Customers
Formula 1 teams; GT3 racing teams; Hypercar manufacturers