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Microtrac MRB

HardwareHaan, GermanyFounded 1972· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures particle characterization and analytical instrumentation for quality control in AM powder processing.

CEO / Founder
Sven Dotor
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$350K
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Verder Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

CAMSIZER series (Dynamic Image Analysis); Sync (Laser Diffraction + Image Analysis); BELSORP (Gas Adsorption); Nanotrac (Dynamic Light Scattering)

Technological Advantage

Enables detection of oversized 'spatter' particles in recycled AM powders that cause structural defects, a critical requirement for aerospace and medical certification.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Optimizes AM build quality and powder recyclability by providing high-resolution particle size and shape data, reducing material waste and part defects.

How They Differentiate

3x higher resolution for oversized particles via dual-camera CAMSIZER; unique combination of laser and image data in the Sync platform.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

AM powder producers and industrial manufacturers using metal/polymer powders.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals

Competitors

Malvern Panalytical; Horiba; Granutools

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

51-200 employees; Acquired by Verder Group; Serves AMRC and major aerospace/defense companies globally; Multiple product lines generate recurring revenue

Major Milestones

2020 Merger of Retsch Technology, Microtrac, and Bel Europe; 2023 Acquisition of Formulaction

Notable Customers

AMRC