ServiceBerlin, GermanyFounded 2021· One of 2010 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Provides automated manufacturing-as-a-service for polymer parts using integrated 3D printing cells with robotics and sensors, enabling series production up to 50,000 parts/month.
CEO / Founder
Max Männel
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Defunct
Total Funding
$14M
Latest Round
Pre-Seed
Key Investors
Private investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Automated 3D printing production cell (microfactory); Series production service for polymer parts; Prototyping to mass production capabilities
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of Nexa3D's LSPc technology (120x faster than SLA) with robotic automation enables scalable series production at lower cost-per-part than traditional methods; defensible through system integration expertise and partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates injection molding tooling costs ($50K+), reduces lead times from weeks to days, enables local production in Berlin to avoid supply chain disruptions, and minimizes waste through on-demand manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Fully automated production cell vs. manual batch processing; 24/7 operation with robotics vs. labor-intensive post-processing; focus on series production up to 50,000 parts/month vs. prototyping focus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) needing on-demand production of polymer components without tooling investment.
Industry Verticals
Industrial manufacturing; Consumer goods; Automotive; Medical devices
Production capacity up to 50,000 polymer parts per month; automated cell enables 24/7 operation with minimal labor.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2021 with pre-seed funding; Implemented automated 3D printing system based on Nexa3D NXE 400 in 2022; Participated in 3D Pioneers Challenge 2024
MaxResolution3D positions itself as an automated manufacturing-as-a-service provider for polymer parts, targeting small and medium enterprises that need on-demand production without the upfront cost of injection molding tooling. By eliminating tooling expenses that can exceed $50,000 and reducing lead times from weeks to days, the company offers a bridge between prototyping and mass production for industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, and medical device customers.
The core of the offering is a proprietary automated 3D printing production cell that integrates Nexa3D printers with robotics and sensors for 24/7 unattended operation. The cell uses Nexa3D's LSPc technology, which the company describes as 120 times faster than conventional SLA, combined with robotic part handling and automated post-processing. This integration enables series production volumes that are typically associated with injection molding rather than additive manufacturing.
MaxResolution3D serves SMEs that lack the capital for traditional tooling or the volume to justify dedicated injection molding lines. The company's microfactory model supports runs from prototyping through to series production of up to 50,000 polymer parts per month. Named customer FormFoundation and partnerships with Nexa3D, ProductionToGo GmbH, and Berlin Partner underpin the company's ecosystem approach.
The defensibility of MaxResolution3D's position rests on its system integration expertise and partnerships rather than on proprietary hardware. Competitors such as JawsTec, Murtfeldt Additive Solutions, and P3 Additive typically rely on manual batch processing, whereas MaxResolution3D's automated cell reduces labor requirements and enables consistent 24/7 output. The open question is whether the company can scale its microfactory model beyond a single Berlin location and maintain cost advantages as injection molding alternatives continue to improve.