NPPower
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