LMI
Engineering and development service provider for laser material processing machines and systems, offering custom machine development, prototyping, and AM production services.
- CEO / Founder
- Niklas Kretzschmar
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0.31M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Kurtz Ersa
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Alpha 140","Custom development services (special machines, LMD heads, optics)","Powder extraction system","Nitrogen generator module","ProCloud3D data management","AddMamBa LPBF machine platform"]
Technological Advantage
The Alpha 140's diode laser technology provides a cost-effective yet reliable energy source for melting metal powders, protected by foundational research from Fraunhofer ILT.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Full-service engineering partner for laser material processing — from machine development and special machine construction to prototyping and AM production services, leveraging deep Fraunhofer ILT heritage.
How They Differentiate
The Alpha 140 offers a larger build volume (140mm diameter x 200mm height) and higher laser power (200W diode) compared to many entry-level competitors, backed by Kurtz Ersa's industrial manufacturing and service infrastructure.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research institutions, and educational facilities.
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing; Research & Education; Automotive; Aerospace
Competitors
One Click Metal; Xact Metal; Meltio; Sharebot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Commercialized the Alpha 140 globally; integrated into Kurtz Ersa's worldwide service and sales network.
Major Milestones
["2017: Founded as a spin-off from Fraunhofer ILT","2020: Licensing of Alpha 140 to Kurtz Ersa","2021: LMI offers customized development services in AM","2024: Expansion of service portfolio into general mechanical engineering and laser material processing"]
Notable Customers
Kurtz Ersa; Fraunhofer ILT