NB Additive
Independent, OEM-agnostic additive manufacturing sales agency and consultancy focused on production-ready metal and polymer AM workflows for North American manufacturers.
- CEO / Founder
- Jens Kautzor
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vendor-neutral AM sales agency and consultancy: metal LPBF systems (Nikon SLM Solutions), polymer SLS, WAAM/DED (Caracol VIPRA), hybrid resin (Axtra3D); post-processing solutions (Solukon depowdering, AM Solutions/Rösler mass finishing, DLyte dry electropolishing, REM chemical finishing, Joke precision tools); consulting, workflow integration, application development, training.
Technological Advantage
Expertise in production-scale metal LPBF (multi-laser systems up to 12 lasers), automated depowdering, and surface finishing; vendor-neutral position enables best-of-breed technology matching; safety-first approach (ATEX/ESD, inert gas, powder management).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Independent, OEM-agnostic AM advisory that guides manufacturers from part selection through full workflow integration with a focus on production ROI.
How They Differentiate
OEM-agnostic (no vendor lock-in); senior-led boutique model (not a large distributor); deep focus on post-processing and workflow integration; production-first philosophy; 14-state regional coverage with LATAM reach; founded by former Hartwig AM lead with 15+ years in the industry.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, medical, energy, mold/tooling, precision job shops, automotive, and industrial manufacturers in the U.S. (14-state region) plus select projects in Brazil and Argentina.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Medical & Dental; Energy & Industrial Equipment; Mold Making & Tooling; Precision Job Shops; Automotive & Motorsports; Robotics & Automation; Electronics & Thermal Management; Research, Education & Labs
Competitors
Hartwig Inc. (prior employer, exited AM in 2025); Addman (additive manufacturing services and distribution); GoEngineer (reseller and consulting for AM)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded January 2026 by Jens Kautzor and Terre Kautzor following Hartwig Inc.'s exit from additive manufacturing; Strategic partnership with Nikon SLM Solutions announced June 2026; Partnership with AM Solutions for post-processing automation.