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NPPower

HardwareMaribor, SloveniaFounded 2018· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and manufactures the Malachite metal LPBF 3D printer for industrial applications, focusing on making metal AM technology more accessible and affordable

CEO / Founder
Niko Leben
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active

Technology & Products

Key Products

Malachite metal 3D printer

Technological Advantage

Proprietary LPBF system design optimized for cost reduction while maintaining industrial-grade metal part quality; software integration with leading CAD/CAM platform (Autodesk Fusion)

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides a budget-friendly metal 3D printing solution that reduces entry barriers for businesses and individuals, enabling production of functional metal parts at significantly lower cost than traditional industrial systems

How They Differentiate

Positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to established metal AM systems; Malachite targets price-sensitive segment while maintaining industrial-grade LPBF capabilities; integration with Autodesk Fusion provides workflow advantages

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Small to medium-sized businesses, dental labs, research institutions, and individual professionals seeking affordable metal 3D printing capabilities

Industry Verticals

Dental; Aerospace; Automotive; Research & Development; General Manufacturing

Competitors

Desktop Metal; EOS; SLM Solutions

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

NPPower launched its Malachite metal 3D printer at Formnext and exhibited at the MIS International industry fair in Slovenia.

Major Milestones

Gold award for innovation in Carinthia (2020); Launch of Malachite metal 3D printer (2023); Integration with Autodesk Fusion software (2023); Exhibition at IFAM trade fair in Slovenia