Neue Materialien Bayreuth
Independent research institution offering industrial-scale R&D, process development, and contract manufacturing services for additive manufacturing materials and technologies across polymers, metals, and composites.
- CEO / Founder
- Holger Ruckdaeschel
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $274.4K
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal powder development and characterization for additive manufacturing; SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) R&D and process optimization with digital demo factory (opened January 2025); MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) material and process development; Metal FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) with metal filaments research; Cold spray and thermal spray surface coating integration with AM; Materials analysis and component testing services; Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for sustainable manufacturing; Contract manufacturing for prototypes and small series; Tool sampling and design support
Technological Advantage
Proprietary capabilities in metal powder production for 3D printing combined with powder-based AM process development (SLS, MJF); recent investment in digital demo factory for SLS validates commitment to industrial-scale process validation; proven ability to translate academic research into commercially viable AM applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
De-risks AM adoption by combining expert materials R&D, industrial-scale testing facilities, and process optimization support; enables manufacturers to develop new AM applications 6-12 months faster while reducing material waste and development costs through sustainable process innovations.
How They Differentiate
Integrated materials + process expertise under one roof; industrial-scale facilities reduce validation risk vs. laboratory-only competitors; direct university partnerships accelerate technology transfer; sustainability focus (LCA, waste reduction) increasingly valued by aerospace/industrial customers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace OEMs, materials suppliers seeking AM process optimization and material development
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer Products; Medical Devices
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded team to 42 employees; invested in new digital SLS demo factory (January 2025); expanded tooling capabilities with new co-injection center; recognized among TOP 100 most innovative companies in Germany (2024); established track record of successfully commercializing materials innovations from academic research.
Major Milestones
2024: Innovation Award for hardened metal (tungsten carbide) additive manufacturing research; 2024: TOP 100 Innovation Seal recognition; January 2025: Digital demo factory for powder-based SLS 3D plastic printing opened; 2025: New PUR In-Mold Coating tooling launched; 2025: New tooling center for co-injection and advanced injection molding
Notable Customers
wiseON; GePart