MGA
Berlin-based non-profit industry network co-founded by Deutsche Bahn that connects 130+ organizations to accelerate industrial adoption of additive manufacturing as a certified production method.
- CEO / Founder
- Stefanie Brickwede
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
AM Parts Qualification Network; AM Standards Development (DIN/EN/ISO working groups); Knowledge Exchange Platform; Training and Certification Programs; AM Procurement Network; Technology Scouting for member companies
Technological Advantage
Deutsche Bahn founding partner provides real-scale deployment data; neutral platform lowers individual AM adoption risk; direct links to standardization bodies (DIN, CEN, ISO) enable members to shape emerging AM norms; multi-sector membership creates technology cross-pollination.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Neutral network bridging 130+ AM users, technology providers, and research institutions to pool resources, share best practices, develop AM standards, and qualify 3D printed parts at scale across mobility and industrial sectors.
How They Differentiate
Exclusively focused on mobility/transport sector AM adoption with Deutsche Bahn as anchor, providing real-world large-scale deployment case studies unavailable from generalist AM associations.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs, mobility operators (rail, automotive, aviation), Tier-1 suppliers, AM technology providers, research institutions, and public authorities seeking to industrialize additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Rail & Transportation; Automotive; Aerospace/Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Research & Academia; Energy
Competitors
AMGTA (Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association); Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG); America Makes (US AM institute)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
130+ member organizations as of 2025; 20+ countries represented; Deutsche Bahn anchor member scaled to 100,000+ 3D printed rail parts; multi-sector expansion beyond rail to automotive and aerospace
Major Milestones
Founded 2016 by Deutsche Bahn and Stefanie Brickwede; grown to 130+ member organizations across 20+ countries by 2025; Deutsche Bahn reached 100,000+ 3D printed spare parts in rail by 2022; hosted annual AM in Rail events; active in DIN/ISO AM standardization committees
Notable Customers
Alstom; NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen); ÖBB; Angel Trains; Wiener Linien; 3D Systems; materialise; Nikon SLM Solutions; voestalpine; MANN+HUMMEL; UKM Universitätsklinikum Münster; Universität Bayreuth