Machinefabriek De Valk
Provides industrial 3D metal printing (LPBF) services for complex prototypes and parts in stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum, alongside CNC machining, assembly, and cleanroom packaging.
- CEO / Founder
- John Hagelaars
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- VADO Beheer
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D metal printing services (LPBF); CNC turning and milling; Assembly and cleanroom packaging (ISO class 7); Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) for prototypes/rush orders
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in finishing complex 3D printed metal parts (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum) with integrated CNC machining and cleanroom assembly, providing a one-stop-shop solution under Anvil Industries.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex metal components from months to weeks through additive manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and on-demand production with integrated post-processing and cleanroom assembly.
How They Differentiate
Offers integrated additive manufacturing (LPBF) with CNC machining and cleanroom assembly, unlike traditional metalworking competitors focused solely on machining; part of Anvil Industries one-stop-shop for high-tech mechanical components.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in semiconductors, optics, medical, food, and machine building industries
Industry Verticals
Semiconductor; Optical; Medical; Food; Machine Building; Aerospace
Competitors
Lemmens Metaalbewerking; Voortman; Boschman Technologies
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquisition by ANVIL INDUSTRIES; participation in industrial automation trade conference in Warsaw, Poland in 2025; collaboration in K3D-AddFab partnership in Eindhoven
Major Milestones
Founded in 1948 by Jan Hagelaars; Developed additive manufacturing specialization (3D metal printing); Acquired by Anvil Industries (VADO Beheer) in November 2022; Partner in K3D-AddFab consortium at Brainport Industries Campus
Notable Customers
K3D, NTS, KMWE, Additive Industries (as collaborators in K3D-AddFab partnership)