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
- Tristan Hocke
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $730K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- IFB Hamburg (PROFI / PROFI Umwelt Transfer); EXIST start-up grant (BMWK / AiF Projekt GmbH)
Technology & Products
Key Products
FX-Series (multi-nozzle FFF/FDM 3D printers), PX-Series (FGF 3D printers with valve nozzle technology)
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
15 employees (IFB Hamburg, Jun 2026); PCT patent granted October 2024 for Variable Parallel Extrusion; series production phase with expanded manufacturing facilities; granule/FGF PX technology commercialized via IFB-funded ÖkoMEx project
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, January 2023: Large production hall added for series production of 3D printers and expanded development, October 2024: PCT patent for Variable Parallel Extrusion officially granted, 2024: IFB Hamburg PROFI grants (€298,689 and €215,755) for innovation / Umwelt Transfer granule-printing development, 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