Lithoz
Lithoz develops and produces advanced additive manufacturing systems (3D printers), specialized ceramic materials, and proprietary software to create high-performance ceramic parts for demanding applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Johannes Homa
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $11.7M
- Latest Round
- Corporate Round
- Key Investors
- AM Ventures, Constantia Industries, ETF Fonds, e&Co. AG
Technology & Products
Key Products
CeraFab systems (3D printers), specialized ceramic materials, and proprietary software for high-performance ceramic parts.
Technological Advantage
Industry-leading resolution (feature sizes < 100 µm, surface roughness Ra < 1µm), superior material properties, and an integrated ecosystem of printers, materials, and software.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end ceramic additive manufacturing solutions that deliver high precision, density (up to 99.99%), and enhanced design freedom compared to traditional methods.
How They Differentiate
Mature LCM technology offering superior precision and material performance, supported by a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates hardware, materials, and software.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Companies and research institutions in medical/dental, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy, electronics, and luxury goods sectors.
Industry Verticals
["Medical & Dental","Aerospace & Defense","Industrial & Engineering","Energy","Electronics","Luxury Goods","Research & Development"]
Competitors
3DCeram Sinto, Admatec Europe BV, XJet Ltd.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expansion to 200 employees, establishment of subsidiaries in the USA and China, milestone of 100th printer sold by 2022, and multiple industry awards.
Major Milestones
["2011: Founded as a spin-off from TU Wien","2017: Established Lithoz America LLC","2021: Completed a corporate funding round to accelerate growth","2022: Opened Lithoz China in Shanghai","2023: Achieved ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturing"]
Notable Customers
Steinbach AG has expanded its fleet to seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 systems for industrial-scale ceramic production, with 13 post-processing furnaces now active and optimized workflow reducing delivery times to 3-4 weeks. Various companies in medical, dental, and aerospace sectors.
Recent coverage of Lithoz
- Lithoz and Evove partner on Separonics technology to redefine lithium extraction using ceramic AM
- DTU achieves 5x power-to-weight gain in solid oxide fuel cells using Lithoz ceramic 3D printing
- Steinbach AG has expanded its fleet to seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 systems, signaling a move toward industrial-scale ceramic production.