Liqtra
A German industrial 3D printing company developing high-productivity multi-nozzle additive manufacturing systems and software solutions for economical production of technical polymer parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr.-Ing. Tristan Hocke
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- $366K
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
["LIQTRA FX-7 Pro - Multi-nozzle industrial 3D printer with up to 7 nozzles for FFF/FDM","LIQTRA VPX-1 - Industrial pellets 3D printer for Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF)","PX-Series - Valve nozzle technology line for dynamic material discharge","In-house software suite including web applications, process planning tools, and firmware","Contract manufacturing services from individual parts to series production","Product development and design consulting for additive manufacturing optimization"]
Technological Advantage
Combines patented multi-nozzle hardware with intelligent proprietary software covering the entire process chain (web applications, process planning, firmware), enabling economical production from inexpensive hardware through automated optimization; processes low-cost plastic pellets via valve nozzle technology while maintaining high quality at high speeds
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers up to 300% productivity increase and 37% higher component strength compared to conventional 3D printers through patented multi-nozzle technology, enabling overnight production (reducing process times from 24+ hours), supporting sustainable manufacturing with recycled plastic pellets, and eliminating post-processing through multi-material printing capabilities
How They Differentiate
Patented Variable Parallel Extrusion (multi-nozzle) technology delivering up to 300% productivity increase and 37% higher component strength compared to conventional single-nozzle FFF/FDM printers, combined with intelligent software suite and valve nozzle technology for economical production
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring fast, economical 3D printing for end-use parts and small series production, including medical device companies, automotive suppliers, aerospace/defense contractors, and manufacturing enterprises
Industry Verticals
["Medical & Healthcare (orthotics, prosthetics, medical aids)","Automotive (manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, series parts)","Aerospace & Defense","Industrial Manufacturing","Electronics (on-board computers, intercom systems)","Infrastructure & Transportation"]
Competitors
Stratasys; EOS GmbH; 3D Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Team size of 11-50 employees; PCT patent granted in October 2024 for Variable Parallel Extrusion technology providing international IP protection; Operating in series production phase with expanded manufacturing facilities
Major Milestones
["October 2019: Founded as Gudemo GmbH through EXIST start-up grant","April 2022: Merger with HoGroTec GmbH, renamed to Liqtra GmbH","November 2022: Pre-series FX-7 Pro launched at Formnext trade show","2024: PCT patent for Variable Parallel Extrusion officially granted, providing far-reaching international protection","2024: Large production hall added to company site for series manufacturing and expanded development areas","2025: Expansion of manufacturing capabilities with contract manufacturing services"]
Notable Customers
Forvia Faurecia (automotive supplier) - Installed FX-7 Pro system for manufacturing aids and series parts; aft automotive GmbH - Series production collaboration for automotive and defense industries; Sittig Technology - Utilizing increased productivity for casings production; Sanitätshaus Köck & Dengl Orthotreff GmbH - Medical supply partner for orthotics and prosthetics applications; Multi Cash Solutions - Precision manufacturing solutions customer; igus GmbH - Component supplier for drive technology, conveyor rollers and energy chains