naddcon
Private research, development and application center providing comprehensive 3D printing services for metals and polymers, from design to production with digital process chain integration
- CEO / Founder
- Christian Steinhage
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €100K
- Key Investors
- HZG Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services for metals and polymers; AM design, simulation and production software; Digital process chain from 3D scan to printed component; Pre- and post-processing; Quality assurance; Dedicated test areas for prototypes; Small batch production services
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Access to LaserCUSING technology inventor Frank Carsten Herzog (55 patent families, 483 individual rights) and his expertise; Defensible advantage: Proprietary digital process chain integration reducing workload by up to 80%
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and costs by providing access to state-of-the-art 3D printing infrastructure and expertise, enabling rapid prototyping and small batch production with up to 80% workload reduction through digital process optimization
How They Differentiate
Focuses on research and development services rather than pure production; offers access to founders with deep metal AM expertise (Concept Laser heritage) and integrated digital process chains, while competitors are primarily production service bureaus
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial companies, startups, scientific institutions seeking to implement or advance 3D printing technology
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Machining; Composites; General industrial manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise; Proto Labs; Sculpteo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Equipped with extensive machine park and modern software in first two years; gained highly qualified talents and diverse customer orders; expanded product portfolio progressively
Major Milestones
Founded in 2021 as part of HZG Group; Appointed Christian Steinhage as Managing Director in November 2023; Established technology partnership with University of Bayreuth; Formed exclusive silicone 3D printing partnership with Spectroplast AG; Implemented digital process chain with AIM3D and Siemens NX