LMI
Engineering and development service provider for laser material processing machines and systems, offering custom machine development, prototyping, and AM production services.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Andreas Gebhardt
- 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