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OECHSLER

ApplicationAnsbach, Germany· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

A global manufacturing partner specializing in polymer technology and high-volume additive manufacturing for various industries.

CEO / Founder
Karl Ostler (appointed Spokesman of Executive Board January 2024, Chairman/CEO January 2025)
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$30.56M
Latest Round
Private Equity
Key Investors
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG); DBAG Expansion Capital Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

Injection-moulded precision plastic parts, electromechanical components, actuators, components for vacuum pumps, sporting goods, plastic metal systems, powder injection molding, and medical devices under OECHSLERhealth brand.

Technological Advantage

The company's core advantage is its proven capability for series production in additive manufacturing, allowing it to serve high-volume clients like Adidas for consumer products. This is supported by deep expertise in materials science, process development, and quality assurance.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

OECHSLER delivers innovative, high-tech solutions in polymer processing and additive manufacturing, enabling the mass production of complex components with certified, high-quality standards, backed by over 150 years of manufacturing expertise.

How They Differentiate

OECHSLER differentiates through its long-standing history and deep expertise in polymer science, which it leverages for its advanced additive manufacturing services. Unlike many competitors, it has a proven track record of high-volume AM production for consumer-facing products.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies in the automotive, medical, and consumer goods (especially sporting goods) industries requiring high-volume, high-precision polymer parts and additive manufacturing solutions.

Industry Verticals

["Automotive","Healthcare","Sporting Goods","Industrial"]

Competitors

Nemera, PlastFormance, Novares

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company has been consistently expanding its global footprint and investing heavily in its additive manufacturing and medical technology divisions. It has publicly reported sales figures, showing resilience and growth in key strategic areas.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 1864, achieving over 150 years in business.","Establishing one of the world's largest polymer-based additive manufacturing facilities for series production.","Long-term partnership with Adidas for the mass production of 3D printed footwear components.","Successful expansion into the healthcare and medical device manufacturing sector under the OECHSLERhealth brand."]

Notable Customers

Mekra Lang, Kiekert

Why this company matters

OECHSLER is a global polymer technology group based in Ansbach, Germany, that bridges traditional injection molding with high-volume additive manufacturing. Founded in 1864, the company operates three business units—Mobility, Innovative Solutions, and Health—and is undergoing a transformation program called BE:FOCUSED to streamline operations toward profitable growth.

The company's core technology is polymer additive manufacturing, deployed at industrial scale for series production. Its facility is among the largest of its kind globally, enabling the mass production of complex polymer components. OECHSLER also produces injection-molded precision parts, electromechanical components, actuators, and medical devices under the OECHSLERhealth brand.

OECHSLER serves automotive, healthcare, sporting goods, and industrial customers. Its most visible application is the mass production of 3D-printed footwear components for Adidas, a long-term partnership that demonstrates its capability for high-volume consumer goods. Other named customers include Mekra Lang and Kiekert. The company's technological advantage lies in its materials science expertise, process development, and certified quality assurance for series AM production.

OECHSLER differentiates from competitors like Nemera, PlastFormance, and Novares through its proven track record in high-volume AM for consumer products, backed by deep polymer science heritage. Key partnerships with Carbon and HP support its additive capabilities. The company has raised approximately $30.56 million from investors including Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and DBAG Expansion Capital Fund.