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MBRAUN

HardwareGarching, GermanyFounded 1976· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and implements gas-tight enclosures and purification systems for laser additive manufacturing (SLM, LMD) and 3D printing, enabling ultra-pure inert atmospheres with O2/H2O <1 ppm.

CEO / Founder
Dr. Hans Mayrhofer
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
INDUS Holding AG, Europa

Technology & Products

Key Products

Gas purification systems, gloveboxes, inert gas systems, process tools for sealing devices.

Technological Advantage

VERIFIED: Patented gas purification achieves O2/H2O <1 ppm vs. industry standard 5-10 ppm, critical for reactive metals (Ti, Al). DEFENSIBLE: 3+ patents on membrane technology and enclosure designs.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces contamination risk in metal AM by maintaining O2/H2O levels <1 ppm, cutting scrap rates by up to 15% and enabling repeatable high-density parts (e.g., 99.7% density in Ti-6Al-4V) for aerospace and medical applications.

How They Differentiate

Offers largest gas purification range with 30% lower consumption vs. Nippon Gases; custom enclosures for SLM vs. Spacetek's generic gloveboxes; ISO class 2 cleanroom integration unmatched by asecos. Differentiates by influencing how their brand is perceived by their target audience.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Research institutions, aerospace/defense manufacturers, automotive OEMs, battery/OLED producers requiring controlled environments for AM processes.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Energy/Batteries; Electronics/OLED; Research/Education

Competitors

Corsol GmbH, Fijaplast, GURPEA GROUP

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue of $186.4M and 311 employees

Major Milestones

Founded in 1974; Acquired by INDUS Holding AG in 2002; Merged with CreaPhys GmbH; Partner in ProLMD metal 3D printing project (2021); Supplies equipment to 120 countries

Notable Customers

Aerospace and medical applications (implied from value proposition)